Custom Security Solutions for Condominium Buildings
Earlier this year, a building client approached us to increase physical security in their condominium building without impacting resident access and convenience. We conducted a careful security assessment of the building layout, vulnerable access areas, and resident needs, then presented a security solution. This solution addressed both the requirement for enhanced building security and ease of use.
Security Video Surveillance
We installed digital security cameras throughout the underground parkade and in key monitoring locations inside the building. The surveillance cameras provide high-definition digital images and create a historical video record of onsite activity that supports investigation of security incidents.
The security cameras employ Remote Live Video monitoring in addition to recording activity. Live video monitoring enables TELSCO monitoring personnel to view the security cameras remotely when a security alarm triggers. A visual connection to the monitoring site 24/7 for alarm investigation ensures that operators can respond to verified security alarms with an increased sense of urgency.
Security alarm triggers for the building include glass break detection alarms, security doors left open, and emergency pull station activation alarms.
Electronic Access Control
We added Electronic Access Control (electronic fob entry) to security doors throughout the building to limit unauthorized access while allowing residents to easily move throughout the building without a physical key.
Security doors remain locked at all times except for the main front entry door. The front entry door automatically unlocks each morning at 7 am and re-locks for the night at 9 pm. A valid electronic fob or security pin code enables entry between 9 pm and 7 am.
The passenger elevator incorporates electronic access control and requires a valid security fob for use between 9 pm and 7 am.
TELSCO receives an alert signal for investigation using Remote Live Video Monitoring if anyone forces or leaves open any security doors.
Access Control Security Doors feature a small audio sounder that reminds residents when doors remain open.
Security Alarm Systems
A traditional electronic alarm system protects multiple areas in the building including:
- Building Mechanical Room Door
- Underground Garage Room Doors
- Main Front Entry Glass
- Security Lockbox and Entry Intercom
- Emergency West Exit Door
The waste garbage room alarm system automatically arms at 9 pm and disarms at 7 am to maximize protection and convenience.
The building mechanical room alarm system remains active at all times unless someone enters a valid security pin code.
The security alarm for the lockbox and entry intercom in the front vestibule stays active 24/7 and triggers alarms if anyone tampers with or damages the lockbox or intercom equipment.
Emergency pull stations by the residents’ entry gate trigger a security alarm when residents activate them. TELSCO operators investigate the emergency alarms using Remote Live Video Monitoring.
ULC Building Fire Alarm Monitoring
TELSCO’s monitoring centre monitors the building fire control panel 24/7 and receives all fire alarms or system troubles. Building fire alarm monitoring ensures the fire department receives quick dispatch in the event of an emergency.
Individual Residential Condo Unit Security
Several homeowners enlisted TELSCO to install custom residential security solutions for their individual residential suites. The security solutions included TELSCO connect mobile smart phone app, wireless security cameras, electronic smart door locks, water flood sensors, and more.
The integrated security solution has operated for several months now, and the security solution meets the requirements of the original request: it increases building security while maintaining convenience for the residents.