difficult when residents, visitors When the security design is
or contractors don’t play by the optimised and the specification
rules. Clearly this is where the expertly prepared, extended
estate management has to play guarantees can be obtained.
its part in keeping the peace Correctly designed & installed,
and ensuring that the security a l a rg e p o r t i o n o f t h e
personnel are not undermined. infrastructure can have a lifetime
of approximately 20 years. This
There is also a realisation that helps keep the cost of security as
security is not just CCTV and low as possible.
access control. Power supplies,
back-up power, transmission Adequate and ongoing training
systems, surge protection and so and management of manpower
on all form part of the solution. are required to ensure that all
This merging of products, systems are operated at the
technologies and skills places a correct levels, to get the best
further demand on the designer returns for the investment.
and the integrator.
There is a clear trend in the
It is unlikely, for instance, that a guarding industry to provide
good CCTV installer would also specialist solutions for the
be able to size cable for power residential
estates.
The
supplies. The solution is to personnel involved need to
ensure that the overall security have good communication
plan is understood and then skills, patience and an ability
make sure that the design and to act in a firm manner
implementation are undertaken without being abusive. Quality
by individuals with the correct management is necessary to
expertise, and all electrical work achieve this.
must be covered by a certificate
of compliance.