Rooms containing computers, printers, or other mobile, high-tech equipment may require a security system. Computer-equipped (three or more computers) classrooms and Computer labs require a security system. Safety and Transportation should be consulted for a recommendation.
If a room contains this type of equipment and will be monitored during all open hours, then the following system is recommended:
- Door sensors
- Motion detector (if there is a mode of entry other than a door, such as a window)
If a room contains a substantial amount of equipment, but will not be monitored during all open hours, then the following system is recommended:
- Fiber optic "lacing" system routed through all susceptible equipment items.
Note: No door sensors or motion detectors are required in conjunction with the "lacing" system unless the desire is to keep vandals from doing other types of damage to the room. The alarm will be activated once the fiber optic cable is severed, so the equipment cannot be removed without activating the alarm. This type of system will not activate, however, when someone enters the room.
Note: All equipment locations should be verified prior to installation of the lacing system since relocating equipment is difficult and costly once the lacing system has been installed.
The University has a contract with a security system vendor. The person responsible for coordinating the installation should do the following:
- Fill out a PPA request form and submit it to Design & Construction.
- Design & Construction will contact Safety and Transportation, who will work with the requestor and the contractor in selecting the system.
- Once a satisfactory design and cost from the current contract is determined, Design & Construction will issue a requisition for the installation of the system.
Installation of a security system that is to be centrally monitored will require that a telephone line be installed from the security system control panel to the Safety Office's central monitoring equipment. Ensure that this line is ordered from Telecommunications once the control panel location has been determined within the room. Since reaction time is based on current demand, provide Telecommunications with at least two weeks of lead time to get this line installed.
Coordinate actual keypad and transformer locations within the room. If feasible, ensure that all keypads are located on the same "level" as other wall-mounted devices (thermostats, etc.) for aesthetic purposes. Ensure that all outlet-connected transformers are not installed in high-traffic or high-visibility areas. Keypads should not be located within view through a window. All keypad-controlled systems must have access codes and these access codes must be communicated to Safety and Transportation and Custodial Services. Security system keypads are not to be located where individuals outside the room can easily see them through windows in the walls or doors.
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