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Multi-tenant Security
Securing the Building
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ommon security concerns require unified approach
ulti-tenant buildings come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from a few to dozens of stories tall. Tenants may include residents, professional service providers, com- mercial businesses, government agencies or retail shops.
security that comes from 24/7 locked doors.
Gaining Access
Either way, there will be times—perhaps nights and holidays—when doors must be locked. During these times employees and/or residents may still need entry. An access control system using card readers, keypads or fobs can handle the job.
Access systems are more secure and convenient than mechani- cal locks. Keys can be easily lost, stolen or copied. The services of a locksmith to rekey locks every time a key is missing can become
Some buildings have a mix of tenant types.
No matter their differences, multi-tenant buildings share many
common security needs requiring a unified approach of layered sys- tems. One of the first requirements is determining who can enter the building and how. Owners, managers and tenants may disagree. Some want a more open-entry policy while others prefer the added
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GOVERNMENT SECURITY MAY/JUNE 2019
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