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Security & Fire Safety

In our current world, Physical Security and Fire Safety are two of the most important, but frequently overlooked, factors in the design and operation of today’s buildings.

Physical Security assessments and secure designs should be performed by a certified professional who is totally unbiased in these developments.   The proper selection and implementation of integrated security measures during the building design phase can save money and protect personnel and property. Furthermore, the performance of an assessment of existing facilities can identify potential improvements that can greatly improve security and reduce risk.  The implementation of the identified modifications can improve the potential for incident reduction and liability improvement for the organization.

The design and operation of the safest and most secure facilities possible MUST be a primary concern, not only for building owners, but also for the architects and engineers that design these facilities.  It is possible to maximize the safety and security of the built environment with thoughtful and careful planning.  Lead by Dale Simmons, CPP™, PSP™, Director of Security and Fire Safety, Karpinski Engineering has the certifications, the experience and the expertise necessary to improve your facility security and fire safety system design and to assist in the implementation of appropriate security and fire safety measures in your building and around your campus.

Specific systems include: 

• Emergency voice/mass notification
• Fire safety systems
• Access control including biometric capabilities
• Surveillance
• Intrusion detection

Additional areas of service include: 

• Certified NICET fire alarm system design
• Certified security system design
• Certified Facility Security surveys
• Systems and equipment training
• Fire and Security system commissioning

In addition to the systems and equipment necessary for these secure facilities, Karpinski Engineering is certified in the use and application of a comprehensive design strategy known as Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED).  CPTED is a multi-disciplinary approach used to deter criminal behavior by manipulating the built environment in which those crimes occur.  Karpinski Engineering can assist in the implementation of CPTED concepts to reduce the initial and long term cost of installing and maintaining security devices and to enhance the quality of the secure environment in your facility.