Security Systems For Small Businesses

*This article was published on 10/15/2016    and updated on  12/13/2021

Small business is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, accounting for 44% of all American economic activity according to a report by the U.S. small business administration, SBA. Small businesses drive competitiveness and innovation, create nearly two-thirds of all net new jobs in the U.S. and up until recent years accounted for close to 48% of all gross domestic product, GDP. That figure has recently fallen closer to 43.5%, while GDP for large businesses has grown a little faster. 

This benchmark shows that small businesses continue to be a large contributor to the U.S. economy. While growing at a slower rate than large businesses, small businesses continue to drive jobs, innovation, and economic growth. Protecting your small business is more than protecting brick-and-mortar, it is protecting your livelihood, the result of your efforts and hard work.  Most small business owners have invested much of their own blood sweat and tears along with their passion for entrepreneurship to bring their products or services to market.

Protecting your small business is personal. A small business security system does more than protect your building, assets, and people, it protects your dreams and your future. 

Small Business Commercial Security Systems

Small business security systems include many of the same elements of fire alarm and life safety systems for large commercial properties. Small business alarm systems should include at the very least:

 

●       Fire and smoke detection equipment

●       Notification and evacuation equipment

●       Security monitoring such as video surveillance and secure access systems

●       Reliable monitoring with emergency dispatch

With small business security integration, these systems may overlap such as video surveillance that can monitor secure access sites as well as give more information for stranded employees during an emergency or visual progress of a fire.

Security and Intrusion Control

With closed-circuit TV and security systems that provide automatic locking or unlocking of exit doors, certain areas of a business can be locked down until emergency responders arrive. Exterior camera systems can monitor parking lots, entrances and exits. Video surveillance cameras can provide high-definition resolution, night vision enhancement and read or record license plate numbers from vehicles.

Video surveillance with documented recordings protects your business against unwanted intruders and provides valuable evidence in case of emergencies. Business owners are in control of access to their property with update capability to authorize or deauthorize employees or visitors instantly.

Fire alarm equipment, notification systems, monitoring, surveillance, and mass notification systems can all be integrated to protect a small business against a variety of threats.

Wireless Remote Monitoring from Any Device

Security systems available today offer remote monitoring with entire system accessibility available from various devices such as smartphones, tablets, or remote computer systems. Small business security systems that allow for easy, wireless remote monitoring provide small business owners with the flexibility they need to conduct their daily business activities with easy control of safety and security.

Integrated, easily managed small business security systems give business owners the peace of mind in knowing their property and people are protected with the flexibility to access data, activate cameras, or alarms with the push of a button.

Contact your trusted commercial fire alarm and safety system provider, High Rise Security Systems, HRSS, to learn more about integrated safety and security systems for small businesses.

HRSS is a leading Midwest provider of fire alarm and life safety systems to commercial properties in and around Chicago. We offer fully integrated systems starting with code compliant fire alarm system design, UL listed equipment, and comprehensive services including maintenance and monitoring. Contact us to learn more about protecting your small business with integrated safety and security solutions.

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What Is An Integrated Alarm System

 

*This article was published on 8/17/2016    and updated on 12/09/2021

An integrated safety and security system is a combination of various equipment and components that provide a multilayered level of protection against various threats. Integrated alarm systems include fire safety with detection and notification devices, enhanced security with things like automatic locking or unlocking of doors and mass notification systems as well as reliable monitoring.

Integrated Alarm System Components

Integration of alarm system components provides valuable protection to many types of properties whether a small business, a storage warehouse, industrial manufacturing, or high-rise hotels. Quick detection and response to various threats whether a fire or security risk is necessary to protect people and property. Integration of safety and security systems provides many benefits to business owners with comprehensive protection.

Additional benefits include cost savings and easy upgrades when working with experienced fire and life safety consultants and non proprietary fire alarm equipment. Components of an integrated alarm system include:

●       Fire safety with notification and detection devices

●       Security systems such as secure access and mass notification systems

●       Video surveillance provides valuable protection with wireless cameras, night-vision, recording capabilities and easy installation

●       Continual monitoring provides reliable dispatch to emergency personnel

●       Evacuation procedures and equipment such as audible evacuation equipment helps direct occupants to safety

Integrating all these systems into one network provides practical, responsive, and cost-effective protection.

How an Integrated Alarm System Protects Your People and Property

Integrated alarm systems provide the greatest level of protection with various components for smoke and fire safety, security alerts and continual monitoring. Early detection of fire, smoke or gas will provide early warning of an emergency in time to safely evacuate. Unauthorized access could activate alarms to notify security personnel of a breach. Video surveillance including closed-circuit TV along with motion detectors could track unauthorized personnel, help to locate stranded individuals and give visual information on the extent of fire damage in certain areas.

In any case, monitoring and quick dispatch is critical to saving lives and property. Audible alerts such as smoke alarms, automatic evacuation procedures, and fire suppression systems like automated sprinklers provide quick response to fire. Visual alerts such as strobe lights are required in areas such as public hallways or work areas of the hearing impaired. Designing your integrated alarm system for maximum safety and code compliance is critical to achieve the level of protection your system is designed for.

Integrated Alarm System Design

Only an experienced fire alarm and life safety system provider should design your integrated alarm system to ensure maximum safety and code compliance. High Rise Security Systems, HRSS, offers code compliant integrated alarm system design based on decades of experience and utilizing only high-quality, UL listed equipment. By integrating non proprietary fire alarm system equipment from the best names in the industry of fire safety you can enjoy the highest level of protection with the most cost-effective solution.

Monitoring

Monitoring can be performed from a central location on the property or from a remote location. Sophisticated monitoring available today provides peace of mind 24/7 with quick dispatch to emergency personnel. Fire alarm systems can provide technologically advanced monitoring of the safety system and components themselves, alerting building owners and fire safety providers when equipment requires maintenance.

Integrated alarm systems allow for easy identification of emergencies and quick response to a wide range of security threats.

HRSS provides integrated fire alarm, life safety and security systems to commercial properties in and around Chicago. We offer decades of experience and in-depth expertise in designing alarm systems to meet all fire and safety code regulations. Contact us to learn how to protect your people and property with integrated safety and security systems.

This article was originally published at: https://hrsschicago.com/fire-alarm-installation/integrated-alarm-system/