RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SECURITY SURVEY CHECKLIST
The purpose of a security survey is to identify security vulnerabilities which may make a building an easy target for criminals. Survey your own property with the help of this checklist below. Each question with an answer of “no” indicates you my have a security weakness which requires attention.
LIGHTING
Is there a minimum illumination level of three foot-candles at the building’s entrances? YES / NO/ N/A
Is there adequate lighting around the perimeter of the building to enable residents to detect the presence of persons at 75 feet? YES / NO / N/A
Are the building’s lighting fixtures protected against damage? YES / NO / N/A
MAILBOXES
Is the mailbox area open to public/street view? YES / NO / N/A
Are first names or initials removed from mailboxes? YES / NO / N/A
ELEVATORS
Are there mirrors in the elevators? YES / NO / N/A
Is there a working alarm button in the elevator? YES / NO / N/A
LAUNDRY ROOMS
Is the laundry room door secured with a high security lock or electronic access control system? n YES n NO n N/A
Does the laundry room have a window for visibility? YES / NO / N/A
Do key switches control the lighting in the laundry room? YES / NO / N/A
ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS
Are roof doors locally alarmed or monitored by building staff? YES / NO / N/A Does the building have CCTV? YES / NO / N/A
BUILDING PERSONNEL
Does building management conduct background checks on building staff? YES / NO / N/A
Does building management conduct background checks on outside contractors? YES / NO / N/A
LANDSCAPING
Does the building’s landscaping provide concealment for individuals? YES / NO / N/A
Are tree branches within 10 feet of the building trimmed to prevent them from being utilized for second-floor access? YES / NO / N/A
If you have more than seven “no’s then you should consider consulting a professional security consultant. Note, this checklist is not intended to provide the reader with a complete security program, but to identify and raise awareness of risks.