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» » JAMES GRAY, PROJECTS MANAGER
at Videx UK, a leading manufacturer and
supplier of audio and video door entry
intercoms and access control systems
in the UK, explains why Secured by
Design (SBD) accredited systems play
an important role in improving security
and reducing anti-social behaviour. He
also discusses why building contractors
and security installers need to know
about it and the role it plays in crime
prevention.
“The principles of Secured by
Design have been proven to achieve
a reduction of crime risk by up to 75%
and significant reductions in anti-
social behaviour, which is why all door
entry, access control and associated
physical security products should carry
the SBD accreditation, whether we’re
talking about housing associations,
assisted living, or hospitals, schools and
apartment blocks.
Videx was the first door entry company
to be SBD-approved, and we have
been a member company since 2013.
The aim of ‘Designing Out Crime’ is
to reduce the vulnerability of people,
property, and businesses to crime
by removing opportunities that may
be unintentionally provided by the
surrounding environment. It also aims
to reduce fear of crime and, in doing so,
helps to improve people’s quality of life.
Videx has taken the principles of
designing out crime and applied them
to the specification and development
of our class leading ‘Police Preferred
Specification’ products. Offering a wide
range of suitably tested products, we
introduce a compliant and cost-effective
system into the access control and door
entry market.
Every business and organisation is
different, which is why we can create
unique systems. We manufacture and
provide a wide range of door entry
systems from audio and video solutions
to GSM, concierge and biometric readers
which each carry specific features to
meet particular entry and security
obligations. Engraving
a system is also
part of this bespoke
service. As well as
featuring engraving for
apartment numbers,
many clients ask
for a specific logo,
company name or block name on the
panel. Our bespoke service is not just
limited to the look, size and feel of the
external door panel. We can also fully
adapt the system’s software to meet the
end user’s needs. For example, we have
provided bespoke software options
which allow multiple doors to open upon
authorisation and remain open following
very specific commands from the user.
One popular system that we provide is
the Secured by Design accredited VX2200
system for both private and public
sector installations. It is an extremely
flexible system which can accommodate
individual houses through to large blocks
with multiple entrances. Concierge
facilities are also available for this system
allowing a concierge to be used either
on site or remotely via an IP or ethernet
connection. Videx offers a range of
door panel styles ranging from modular
through to vandal resistant and also offers
a number of different styles of apartment
video monitors and telephones.
An important feature of the VX2200
system that helps to reduce anti-social
behaviour is the ability to monitor events
that are happening within the building or
property in real time, to keep track of calls
and access within the building. Events
can be filtered to find specific incidents
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that have occurred within the property
and can be viewed on any device such
as a tablet, mobile phone, laptop, or PC.
Additionally, email alerts can be setup
when important events take place during
certain times or days.
SBD has recently updated its
legalisation and there now exists a
Secured by Design National Building
Approval that provides installers,
contractors, developers, and builders
with a more efficient and simplified route
to compliance. New SBD guidelines
state that any residential or commercial
developments that provide over 25
dwellings must capture and record colour
images of those who use the property’s
door entry system. Videx’s market
leading memory videophone offers this
feature and more. Critically, on board
memory can store up to 100 pictures and
it provides the capability of recording
images onto an SD Card.
Videx offers assistance and support
to all SBD door entry and access control
projects, especially larger scale projects
where installation can be complex.
Videx can be involved from the planning
and design stages right through to post
installation support.
www.videxuk.com