A. Hinged Doors (Single Door)
1__ Reinforce frame with long screws into sub frame
2__ Install security strike plate
3__ Install deadbolt lock (check local codes)
4__ Pin hinges
5__ Install 180 degree door viewer (windowless doors)
6__ Install window grille (door with glass)
7__ Install adjoining window grille (if equipped)
8__ Install window grille above door (if equipped)
9__ Replace damaged or hollow door with solid core door
B. Hinged Doors (Double Doors)
1__ Reinforce frame with long screws into sub frame
2__ Upgrade flush bolts or rim slide bolts
3__ Install security strike plate
4__ Install deadbolt lock (check local codes)
5__ Pin hinges
6__ Install 180 degree viewer (windowless doors)
7__ Install window grilles (doors with glass)
8__ Install adjoining window grille (if equipped)
9__ Install window grille above door (if equipped)
10__ Replace damaged or hollow doors with solid core doors
C. Sliding Doors
1__ Install screws in upper track to prevent lifting door out of track
2__ Install charlie bar to frorced entry
3__ Install supplemental lock system
4__ Pin doors together with drilled holes and connecting nail or pin
D. Garage Doors
1__ Install auxiliary garage door lock
2__ Install padlock in track to prevent rollers from bypassing
E. Window Air Conditioners
1__ Install bars to prevent exterior removal of air conditioner unit
F. Casement Windows
1__ Adjust or replace latch if needed
2__ Secure latching mechanism with through hole and pin
3__ Remove crank to deter operation of the crank mechanism from outside
G. Horizontal Sliding Windows
1__ Pin windows together with drilled holes and connectiong nail or pin
2__ Install auxiliary clamp unit to prevent window from sliding
3__ Install screws in top track to prevent removal of window from track
H. Secure Outside Access To Attic
1__ Install hasp and padlock as required
I. Secure Outside Access To Basement Or Crawl Space
1__ Install hasp and padlock as required
2__ Install padlocked security grille on entrance to crawl space
J. Exterior Of Building
1__ Trim shrubbery to prevent any areas being hidden from view
2__ Add thorny security plants near window areas
3__ Add automatic 'dawn to dusk' lighting photocell fixtures
4__ Install gate locks to deter intruders
K. Safety Concerns
1__ Install smoke or fire alarms
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