CHECKLIST: LIMITING BUILDING ACCESS

• Ensure doors are sturdily constructed and securely installed
• Use heavy-duty locks on exterior doors
• Two-inch deadbolts are most secure
• Metal guard plates can be added to strengthen doors and protect against kick-ins
• Hinges should be mounted on the insides of door to prevent intruders from gaining entry by merely taking
• Install emergency alarms
• Put mirrors in elevators
• Include peepholes for personal protection
• Should give a wide-angle view (180 degrees)
• Install on low doors to maximize access for children for disabled individuals (or install two peepholes)
• Educate residents and guests about not letting strangers into the building. Emphasize this is in new resident handbook, and via newsletter and other notices.