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Meet the security demands of today's world with the updated edition of NFPA 730: Guide for Premises Security.

Make sure you know what it takes to maximize asset protection and premises security. The 2018 edition of NFPA 730: Guide for Premises Security outlines construction and occupancy features, security measures, and other factors that can reduce vulnerabilities to life and property.

NFPA 730 offers vital guidelines on the use of security systems in schools, colleges and universities; hospitals and medical centers; hotels; banks; multi-dwelling units; restaurants; shopping centers; retail establishments; office buildings; and other facilities.

Count on NFPA 730 for insight on how to:Choose the right security equipment for your propertiesDeter workplace violenceEstablish a security perimeter that enables Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)Use protective and security lighting as a crime deterrentThis 2018 edition of NFPA 730 is revised to include:Changes in Chapter 3 that correlate with NFPA 731:Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security SystemsUpdated and new terms that reflect today's world. For example key is replaced by key/credential throughout the document to provide for more modern technology such as access control cards and other means for unlocking or locking doors.Revised subsections 5.2.3 and 5.3.2 pertaining to security planning and SVAs to recognize that there are comparable security risk assessment methodologies and provide guidance for certification organizations in security or crime preventionRevised terminology addressing educational facilities, colleges, and universities that provides for education and training for these conditions and provides for semiannual security-related drills; addresses visitor identification; and offers added criteria for exterior portal windows and sidelights

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Published: 09/06/2017 ISBN(s): 9781455917037 Number of Pages: 102