Update on the card-access
After a heated brainstorming session to discuss the pros and the cons of installing the cards -access, the committee unanimously agreed to go ahead with the installation. As for the appointment of the company to carry out the job, the committee made the decision to leave it to the management to make the decision. I think this is a wise decision for the simple reason that the committee simply do not have the time and expertise to monitor and appoint the company to do it. If we were to appoint the companay, our responsibility would be very much heavier. We have to carry out an open tender and it does not stop here. We have to make sure the system works or else the management would put the blame on us. Since our properties are still managed by them, I think it's best to define our roles clearly. Our job is to propose and theirs is to implement . The management would be arranging a dialogue session between the company appointed and the committee soon. I would brief you all on the outcome of the dialogue session .
Good night and have a nice day!
posted by SEE @ Wednesday, September 20, 2006
3 Comments
3 Comments:
While the idea to have such a card access system is a good system to control traffic and access, the most important for the success of the system is in the IMPLEMENTATION and the ENFORCEMENT.
When (and if) the system is eventually in place, its not as simple as just giving all residents and tenants cards to access the closed lobbies, and then hope that everything will be rosy for all eternity. This is when well thought out implementation and strict enforcement need to be in place together.
Who gets the cards must be strictly monitored and registered, and tracked (i know that some systems do allow for access history to be kept.) Also, do we allow for "tail-gaters" (persons thata follow in once the doors are opened) and how do we control them?
One suggestion is to have only ONE access door, while the other side is completely blocked. And the card access system is to be used on both entrance and exit side. Meaning unlike normal systems, u need a card to exit the lobby too. This will prevent quick getaway in the normal system where there is a release button on the exit side. All access card holders will have entry and exit right as they have the cards.
One guard will be placed at each entrance fulltime. All visitors will have to register their details with the guard. The guard will insist on IC/passports of the visitor, and the guard himself will write the details in the visitor book. Upon completion, the IC/passport will be returned. No such crap as the visitors writing rubbish in the books themselves, and in the event of theft/robbery, the actual details of all visitors are recorded and handed to police.
The guard will then either radio the main security room to release the door, or use his card to allow the visitor to enter. Likewise, visitors leaving the lobby will have to signal the guard to let him out the same way.
This way, no additional guards are required, as the main access lobbies are strictly controlled. Two guard will round the blocks as usual, and another 2 at the main security room at the entrance. Thats a total of 7 per shift required, and thats close to the number of guards we have per shift now.
As presented, the enforcement of the system is more important than having the system. This is my suggestion, based on some very high-end condo units i have been to locally and overseas. While the system need not be costly, the implementation and the enforcement will make it the best we can have, not afford.
Thank you for reading.
Besides lift lobby, the card reader need to be install at the main guard house, entrance of all walk in residents/visitor. I mean we need to install an automatic gate, like those used in LRT station. Only you touch your card on the reader, the rotation rod will rotate once and only ONE person can go in. Hence those without card cannot go in automatically and must register with the guard. With this way, we can almost 100% blocked and verify all walk-in visitor. This acts as primary filter beside the secondary filter at lift lobby.
Now thief cannot walk in any more. They need to go in by car. I believe guard will record the unit number of drive-in visitor would like to visit. Then guard need to pay a visit to the particular unit (may be after 15 minute) to verify the drive in visitor not simply mention a unit number and go in. (If he is a thief, definitely will not mention a correct unit number) If the visitor is not in the mentioned unit, action need to be taken when the visitor drive out. I believe drive-in visitors are not many as we have very limited visitor parking. Pay visit can be done by those guards on patrolling duty.
With these ways, I am confident break-in cases will significantly reduced.
Block C Resident,
I was shock when i arrive at prima block c lift on sunday night after a long travel from my parents house. the lift was vandalize. the whole circuit panel was totally painted my silver where u cant even see the numbers and indicator panel.
When i arrive at home, my fren told me that lvl 8 was vandalize. there were drawing and words. something to do with guards. i was wondering is this the work of thief or work of frustrated with our guard.
however, our management clean up the lift except for the circuit panel and yet lvl 8 paint still havent been remove. i wonder wat will be the next heartbreaking news.
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