{"id":510,"date":"2020-05-26T17:07:26","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T17:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/?p=510"},"modified":"2020-05-26T19:16:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-26T19:16:48","slug":"safes-and-vaults-evaluating-security-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/safes-and-vaults-evaluating-security-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Safes and Vaults: Evaluating Security Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Shelley Swearingen | May 26, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignleft\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\n  <strong>Safe<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Vault<\/strong><strong><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">noun:   a place or receptacle to keep articles (such as valuables) safe   adjective:   affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty<sup>1<\/sup>   \u00a0   <\/td><td>noun:   a room or compartment for the safekeeping of valuables, or an underground   storage compartment, or an arched structure of masonry usually forming a   ceiling or roof <sup>2<\/sup>   \u00a0   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">   \u00a0      <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"265\" height=\"265\" class=\"wp-image-511\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tl-15-dea-approved-safe-controlled-substance-security-safe.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tl-15-dea-approved-safe-controlled-substance-security-safe.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tl-15-dea-approved-safe-controlled-substance-security-safe-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/td><td>   \u00a0      \u00a0   <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"550\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-image-441\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Armorstor-MJ1212.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Armorstor-MJ1212.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Armorstor-MJ1212-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning for the safety and security of a facility can seem like a daunting task. It doesn\u2019t need to be. By taking a few steps and evaluating the needs of your business, you can easily identify what the best solutions are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What are you planning to store and in what quantities? <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/products\/safety-compliance\/atf-approved-storage.html\">Firearms or explosives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/cannabis-facility-design-and-planning.html#products\">Cannabis &amp; Marijuana Products<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/products\/safes\/dea-approved-safes.html\">Pharmaceutical drugs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/products\/cabinets\/osha-approved-storage.html\">Medical equipment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/products\/cabinets\/osha-approved-storage.html\">Hazardous materials<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/products\/safes\/gsa-approved-safes.html\">Confidential \/ Top Secret Documents or Proprietary Information (hardcopies)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/products\/safes\/cash-management.html\">Cash<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>First,\nyou must identify what will be stored. Consideration should also be given to\nthe level of theft associated with the item. For example: cannabis, firearms,\nand some pharmaceutical drugs are highly sought after on the black market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smaller\namounts of items could safely be stored in a safe while others may require a\ncustom-built vault room. KL Security offers custom vault rooms that are\nmanufactured in individual panels for fast and easy installation. This cuts\ndown on construction costs and keeps your project on schedule.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Where do you plan to store items? <ul><li>On-site or off-site? <\/li><li>Who will have access to this location? <ul><li>Does access need to be limited? <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Where is the location of the storage room? <ul><li>Interior of building? Or does room contain an exterior wall? <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Does\nyour facility already have standards of procedure in place for who will have\naccess to the items? Are there time restrictions on when these items can be\naccessed? Do you need to develop plans and standards for procedures on access? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nthe storage location is off-site, perhaps additional measures should be taken;\nKL Security (through a partnership with March Networks) offers state of the art\nsurveillance cameras. If the items are going to be contained in a room with an\nexterior wall, perhaps the wall should be reinforced by a vault panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What are the legal security or storage requirements? <ul><li>Are there compliance mandates for the storage of items? <ul><li>What are the consequences for violation? <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Various government departments regulate the sale, storage, handling, and disposal of certain materials. The DEA has requirements as to how certain medicines must be stored; the ATF has requirements as to how explosives must be stored; States have requirements for the storage of cannabis that vary depending on legislation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What is your budget? <ul><li>Have you weighed the cost of purchase vs. cost of non-compliance?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nis where the evaluation of regulations is so important. If your facility were\nto be found to be non-compliant, there could be costly fines. In addition to\nfines, regulating departments may also require a cessation of business\noperations until the changes are made to bring violations up to code. These\ncosts will undoubtedly exceed the initial cost of investment.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluating\nsecurity needs is a multifaceted process, and should not be taken lightly. The\nexperts at KL Security are experienced and willing to help. We\u2019re dedicated to\nstaying educated on legislation mandates and strive to provide the best\npossible service. Let us assist you in finding the right solution for your\nfacility\u2019s needs. To start a conversation on how we can secure your facility,\nimprove safety compliance, or review security protocols call or email us: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color\">(866) 867 \u2013\n0306 OR <a href=\"mailto:contact@klsecurity.com\">contact@klsecurity.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Information has been gathered from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/safe\">https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/safe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/vault\">https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/vault<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Shelley Swearingen | May 26, 2020 Safe Vault noun: a place or receptacle to keep articles (such as valuables) safe adjective: affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty1 \u00a0 noun: a room or compartment for the safekeeping of valuables, or an underground storage compartment, or an arched structure of masonry usually forming &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/safes-and-vaults-evaluating-security-needs\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Safes and Vaults: Evaluating Security Needs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/510"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=510"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/510\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":516,"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/510\/revisions\/516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.klsecurity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}