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OverviewAn alarm system and total security coverage is today essential for every factory, business and shop. This book is a comprehensive guide to evaluating security needs, planning and purchasing a system, and managing a security system. It is essential reading for business managers, premises managers, shop owners, shopping centre managers, and security professionals. As well as a complete guide to alarm systems, including their installation, Vivian Capel explores all areas of security that should concern businesses, encompassing fire, fraud, liability claims, shoplifting, violence to staff and computer crime. The second edition is a long awaited revision that brings this popular guide up to date with the latest technology and recent developments in security strategy, such as the applications of CCTV. In addition, a case study has been added which provides the reader with an opportunity to test their own knowledge and judgement- solutions are provided at the end of the chapter! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Vivian Capel (Technical author, audio consultant)Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Imprint: Newnes (an imprint of Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd ) Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.620kg ISBN: 9780750642361ISBN 10: 075064236 Pages: 301 Publication Date: 06 April 1999 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsAlarm system requirements The basic alarm system Control equipment; Sensors Space protection sensors Sounding the alarm Closed- circuit television General security Planning a security system Domestic systems Preventing shoplifting Violence against staff; Employee theft Fire alarm systems; Public liability Installing intruder alarms Testing the intruder alarm Fault finding and maintenance of alarms The National Supervisory Council for intruder alarms Installation and maintenance of fire alarms Case study Reference information British standardsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |