Securing your school’s entrance points is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors. This helps control access, prevent unauthorized entry, and create a safer learning environment. Engaging a qualified team early, including your construction manager, results in a well-planned project that meets modern safety standards and is completed efficiently.
Stahl’s proactive approach helps prevent delays and cost overruns by ensuring accurate ordering and timely delivery of materials. Our early involvement allows for improved schedule coordination, proactive identification of potential issues, and effective resource management.
Modern Security Features for Schools
In this article, we explore the secure entrance features that we’ve successfully implemented on recent projects. By understanding and adopting these measures, you can create a safer environment conducive to learning and growth.
Secure Vestibules with Double-Door Systems
Secure vestibules provide an additional layer of security, ensuring that individuals are properly identified before gaining access to the building. Once installed, make the most of this feature by making certain the vestibule is monitored and regularly maintained.
Ballistic Glass Installation
Ballistic glass provides an additional layer of protection against potential threats, such as active shooters, thereby enhancing the safety of students and staff. Install ballistic glass in high-risk areas, such as the main entrance and windows, and regularly inspect and maintain the glass to ensure its integrity.
Emergency Lockdown Capabilities
In the event of a threat, specialized doors can be remotely locked. This allows for a quick and efficient lockdown of the building, preventing unauthorized entry or exit and keeping occupants safe. Once installed, conduct regular drills to ensure the systems work as expected and that staff and students are familiar with lockdown procedures.
Intrusion Detection Systems
These systems detect unauthorized entry attempts and trigger alarms, alerting security personnel to potential threats and enabling a swift response. Sensors are typically installed at all potential entry points, including doors and windows.
Communication Systems
Intercoms and public address systems facilitate communication between the entrance and main office, allowing security personnel to verify the identity of visitors and communicate important information quickly.
Access Control Systems
Systems requiring identification, such as ID cards or biometric data, ensure that only authorized individuals can enter the building, enhancing overall security.
Video Surveillance Cameras
Surveillance cameras placed at strategic points around campus allow for real-time monitoring and recording of activities, helping to identify potential threats and providing valuable evidence in case of incidents.
These features help deter, detect, and delay threats, giving law enforcement time to respond. They also provide peace of mind for parents, staff, and the community, knowing the school is doing everything it can to protect occupants. Together with the design team, we can provide valuable lessons learned and best practices to ensure you select the best products and locations for your specific facility.
Let’s Partner on Your Next School Improvement Project
We would love to discuss these security features further and help make your school a safer place. With extensive experience in education, we understand the importance of building secure entries as the first line of defense against potential threats, ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
Our goal is to ensure your peace of mind through a proactive approach to construction, through on-time delivery, maximized value, and a successful project aligned with your vision and goals. Every structure we create is built with care by dedicated construction professionals who bring to their projects a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields. Check out these recent examples of our work with educations partners.