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PARKING
glass-backed elevators, open or
glass-enclosed stairs, is defined
as passive security or security-
by-design. This approach refers
to specific parking facility design
elements, features, materials
and systems that can enhance
the overall security of the facility
without active human interaction.
Passive security measures are cost-
effective and last the life of the
parking facility.
Installing bright lighting fixtures
strategically so they do not create RISING CASES OF THEFT
shadows is one of the more
effective ways to make the facility AND VANDALISM ARE A
safer. Eliminating dark corners GROWING CONCERN IN
and brightening stairways & PARKING AREAS AND
walkways improve visibility for OWNERS ARE FINDING IT
drivers and pedestrians reducing
the likelihood of accidents, slips, DIFFICULT TO COPE WITH
and falls. Smart lighting with RISING OPERATIONAL
motion sensors also improves COSTS. ON THE ONE
safety and security of the facility.
Clear-span construction technique HAND, DRIVERS HAVE
reduces the number of columns DIFFICULTY FINDING
within the parking area, creating FREE SPACE IN
an open environment, better
visibility, and minimizing potential ENORMOUS PARKING
hiding places. LOTS AND ON THE
Other cost-effective security OTHER, OPERATORS
measures include installing CCTV COMPLAIN ABOUT THE
cameras at highly visible spots, LOW SPACE UTILIZATION.
clear signage informing visitors
of security cameras, driving safety
signs, clear demarcation between – Ashish Dhakan
parking and pedestrian areas and
gates at entry and exit points to and
from the facility. A well-maintained
B efore incorporating will avoid a place that receives
parking area also means criminals
high-end technology,
regular attention. Maintenance
would include replacing burnt-
a few fundamental
out light bulbs, addressing wet,
requirements for
parking
security
trimming nearby vegetation and
need to be in place.
shrubbery so people cannot hide
Borrowing the definition from the damaged, or weathered areas and
International Parking Institute, behind it.
any measure or technique not There are different categories of
requiring human interaction or parking facilities and each requires
response, including lighting, unique and bespoke solutions, says
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