How Integrated Smart Security Protects Commercial Properties
When Systems Work Together, Buildings Stay Secure
Security for office buildings and multi-dwelling units is no longer just about cameras and alarms. Property managers across Philadelphia face a more complex challenge: protecting people, assets, and operations around the clock while keeping systems manageable and efficient. The answer lies in smart security that goes beyond standalone equipment. When access control, surveillance, fire-life safety, intercom systems, and lighting work together as one integrated platform, commercial properties gain protection that's both comprehensive and practical. For buildings throughout the Philadelphia tri-state area, this integrated approach has become the standard for serious security.
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The Foundation: Access Control & Entry Systems
Access control sets the tone for building security. Modern entry systems have moved far beyond traditional keys and basic card readers. Today's commercial properties use mobile credentials that let tenants access their buildings through smartphone apps, while property managers grant or revoke access instantly from anywhere. Touchscreen video intercom systems, like those from 2N, allow staff to screen visitors before they ever reach the lobby. Delivery drivers can be given temporary access codes for package drop-offs, and maintenance teams operate on scheduled permissions that automatically expire. For property managers overseeing multiple buildings, remote management allows them to control every entry point from a single dashboard. This first layer of security determines who enters your building and when, making it the foundation upon which everything else is built.
Layered Protection: Surveillance & Fire-Life Safety
Video surveillance adds the next critical layer. High-resolution cameras positioned throughout common areas, entry points, parking facilities, and hallways provide property managers with eyes everywhere. Modern systems allow you to pull up live footage from anywhere—whether you're at another property or responding to a tenant concern from home.
However, surveillance is most effective when it's part of a comprehensive strategy. Fire-life safety systems integrate directly with building automation to respond instantly when sensors detect smoke or fire. The building takes over: HVAC systems shut down automatically to prevent smoke from spreading through ventilation, emergency lighting activates to guide occupants to exits, and doors unlock to ensure no one gets trapped. Meanwhile, the system sends real-time alerts to property management and emergency services. A coordinated response can mean the difference between a contained incident and a catastrophic loss.
The Advantage of Integrated Systems
Comprehensive commercial security requires system design expertise, integration, and support that doesn't disappear after installation. JM Resources has spent over 40 years helping property managers and developers throughout the Philadelphia area design and implement security systems that work together as a cohesive solution. Ready to discuss what integrated smart security could mean for your commercial property? Let's start a conversation.
