Staffing: the number of guards, across how many shifts and at which posts; whether employed directly or through an agency; and whether training and night supervision are in place - staffing at two in the morning being described as more indicative than at two in the afternoon.

Access control: whether a visitor management system operates, whether delivery personnel and domestic staff are registered and verified, whether separate vehicle and pedestrian gates with a barrier exist, and whether the perimeter is continuous rather than interrupted at the rear.

Surveillance: camera coverage at entries, lobbies, lifts, basements and the perimeter, and - the points most often examined - the retention period for footage, whether recording is actually occurring, and who may access it, a substantial proportion of installed cameras in residential projects being reported as non-functional.

Design: lighting in basements and along walkways, sightlines without concealed corners, and fire staircases secured against external entry while remaining openable from within.

Emergency: intercom or application connection to the gate, tested procedures for medical emergencies and fire, and whether an ambulance can reach the tower entrance.

Residents are asked whether items have been taken from the basement.

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Reviewed: September 2026