ABSTRACT
Security and safety consist of those measures taken by an organization to provide the protection of property, life, materials and facilities against fire, damage, unauthorized entry, theft and any other dishonest, illegal or criminal acts that might happen to the organization. Architects and engineers aim to find cost-effective solutions addressing the security and safety concerns of employers, employees, customers and other users of buildings, which not only comply with government regulations, but also provide enhanced protection. This chapter provides an introduction to the systems and their main technologies, including:
• closed circuit television (CCTV) systems; • access control systems; • burglar alarm systems; • fire alarm systems.
