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83 NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets | Version 1.0 (December 2017) A2.5.5 Accessory Property, Parking This section provides recommendations to control security vulnerabilities in parking facilities, whether a structure or a space, used for the storage of motor vehicles [NFPA 730 §10.2]. A parking facility should have a security plan. Vehicle entrance and exit portals should be limited to the minimum required for operation of the parking facility. Crime and Loss Prevention. Parking areas should be well marked. Lighting should meet the following criteria [NFPA 730 §8.4.1]: (1) Be lumen efficient (2) Be designed to create adequate light levels without being excessive (3) Minimize night sky pollution For the purpose of natural surveillance and normal use, reasonable illumination should be provided and maintained or exterior areas, including but not limited to the following [NFPA 730 §8.4.3]: (1) Pedestrian entrances and walkways (2) Exterior doors (3) Vehicular entrances (4) Perimeter fence line (5) Sensitive areas or structures within the secure perimeter (6) Parking area A2.5.6 Security Systems The installation of electronic premises security systems where available should be in accordance with this section. Intrusion Detection Systems. [NFPA 730 §9.4.2] Intrusion detection systems should be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 731. Signals from an intrusion detection system alarm should be in accordance with the requirements of 5.1.3 of NFPA 731. The alarm system should be periodically tested and properly maintained as required in Chapter 10 of NFPA 731. Access Control Systems. [NFPA 730 §9.4.3] Access control systems should be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 731. Access to unissued active machine-readable credentials should be controlled. Video Surveillance. [NFPA 730 §9.4.4] Video surveillance systems should be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 731. Where video surveillance is installed, the system should be monitored or recorded. Where signs are installed, the signs should be maintained. Video surveillance systems should be maintained so that the system will continue to perform as determined by the design. Lighting. [NFPA 730 §8.4] Security lighting should be protected from vandalism and sabotage. Security lighting should be maintained. Constant interior lighting should be maintained for: (1) Egress lighting (2) Minimum lighting levels for areas under video surveillance

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