Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Factors That Make A Well Secured Self Storage Facility

By Samuel Rodriguez

Frequently, people worry that their household items and personal belongings may be subject to theft in a self storage facility. But you don't have to worry about this due to the level of security provided by self storage companies!

Prior to selecting a self-storage company, you should check out the following regarding security:

Alarms - they should have an alarm as well as security guards and the neighborhood police should be watching. There should be alarms on your unit and the whole area also. With this system installed, any nuisance inside the storage premises is easily noticeable.

Smoke alarms - these are quite necessary for self storage units since they can prevent a disaster. Smoking is not allowed at any self-storage facilities because it is a fire hazard.

Access that is restricted with all visitors using a physical key pass, or the insistence of the signing in and out of all visitors prior to entering the storage facility.

Closed Circuit TV cameras that are normally watched all day and night. CCTV cameras are installed in all good storage facilities these days to ensure complete security. Continuous guarding of the interiors of a warehouse is possible through this system, which can efficiently avert any act of theft or burglary inside the premises. Door alarms are a regular feature as well and combined with electronic access to all doors it is quite easy now to find a breach.

The key-code or swipe card or key allowing access to your unit will only be provided to you. Unless you grant prior permission, no one else will be able to access the unit. Such highly secure systems are perfect for storing items that are extremely precious or secretive.

Are the units guarded by an actual person round the clock?

Reinforced units that provide extra security against theft.

There are several other groundbreaking technologies being utilized by storage firms for better and more secure storage, with their necessity in the industry growing rapidly. This is ensuring full safety and security of your valuable items at affordable costs.

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