MEBS6000:
Utility Services
Security
and Alarm Systems
1. Basic Concepts
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Common terms, objectives of
security design
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Key concerns
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Major issues
2. Risk Assessment
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Identify security risks/threats,
assessing the risks
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Design considerations
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Survey of premises
3. Security Planning
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Major considerations
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Planning of security systems
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Video presentation: “Safe as
Houses” (17 minutes) [SL
690.22 W28]
4. System Components
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Common types of systems
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Burglar alarm system, security/fire-alarm
system, false alarms
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Closed circuit television (CCTV)
system
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Intruder detection
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Access control
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Security lighting
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Security company licence in
HK
PowerPoint files: [Security
and Alarm Systems]
Video Presentation:
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"Safe as Houses" (17
min. videocassette), Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, University
of York, King's Manor, York, England. [SL
690.22 W28]
References:
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CIBSE, 1991. Security Engineering,
Applications Manual AM 4, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers,
London. [P
621.38928 S44]
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De Saulles, T., 2001. The
Illustrated Guide to Electrical Building Services, Building Services
Research and Information Association, Bracknell, Berkshire, England, pp.
23-29 (Security Systems). [LB
621.3 D27]
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Demkin, J. A. (ed.), 2004. Security
Planning and Design: A Guide for Architects and Building Design Professionals,
J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J. [720.4
S44 D38]
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Owen, D. D. and and RSMeans
engineering staff, 2003. Building Security: Strategies & Costs,
Reed Construction Data, Kingston, MA. [658.473
O97]
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| Created: Sep 2005 | Update:
15 Oct 2005 | By: cmhui@hku.hk |