If you own a commercial building it is your job to keep your employees safe. You also want to keep things inside your building safe, such as computer systems, office equipment, and much more. One way to do this is to install a commercial security system. Below is information about this so you can feel much better about security for your company. 

Commercial Security System

A commercial security system is different than a residential system. This is because many commercial buildings are larger than homes. There are different parts of this type of security system. 

Alarm Systems

There are different types of alarm systems you can install. One is an intrusion alarm that sounds an alarm when someone tries to break through a door, window, or other area. This will deter the burglar from continuing to get inside your building. Hire a company to install the system and your system connects to them. This means the authorities will be automatically notified when the alarm goes off. 

With this type of alarm system, consider also installing an intercom system. This allows you to monitor visitors and access control over parts of the facility. For example, there may be an emergency and everyone needs to leave. 

Surveillance Cameras

Another part of a commercial security system is surveillance cameras. If a burglar walks up to an entrance to break in and sees a security camera this may deter them from continuing. A video camera can help police as you will catch the intruder on camera and then show the police the video.

There are video security cameras that connect with access control systems so you can monitor who comes into your building. This way if someone you know should not enter, such as an employee that was fired, you can stop them. Having employees that can sit and monitor the video cameras can be helpful, especially if you have a large company. 

Fire Safety System

A fire safety system will alert all employees if there is a fire in your building. There are systems that detect fires and other systems detect only smoke. It can be helpful to install both systems in your buildings. It is the law in most states that you have a fire system installed. If you purchased your building from someone else, it may already have this system so make sure you ask. 

This fire system has alarms that will sound if there is smoke or fire detected that is heard throughout the building. It also includes having fire extinguishers in different areas. A sprinkler system is also available as a fire system, which can be vital in putting out a fire before it becomes out of hand.

Talk with a commercial security company in your area and they can give you much more information about commercial security systems.