Safe Backyard | RCD Article
Hello RCD readers,
Welcome to our voted themed OG RCD article post. This is maybe a four or five
blog post. In this article you’ll have a really short intro of the four levels of security
systems.
- The definition
- Inexpensive safety tips
- Alarm systems
- Camera systems
- The definition
- Inexpensive safety tips
- Alarm systems
- Camera systems
Level 1: Perimeter Protection Security System (FENCE)
Level 2: Middle Area Protection Security System (YARD)
Level 3: Inner Perimeter Protection Security System (WALLS)
Level 4: Internal Security System (INSIDE HOUSE)
Definition: 
Middle Area Protection Security System is the second level. This level of security
specifies only the yard itself. We are talking about tips that you as home owner can
do to protect you from burglars if they climbed over your house fences and
entered your yard.
Inexpensive safety tips:
Animals!!
• If possible train your dogs. Important to train your dogs what to do when you
have an uninvited guests on your yard.
• Plus important not to let them eat from everyone.
Cleanliness !!
• Keep your yard clean. This makes it easier.
• Less stuff means safer. Don’t create hiding places on your yard. If you have
plants make sure that you can still see everything on your yard.
• Don’t create hiding places, when your landscaping and designing your yard.
• Make sure to consult your designer with in mind the safety of your yard.
Secure your property!!
• If you keep ladders out, be sure to chain or padlock them.
• A ladder can be used to gain entry to second story windows.
• If at all possible, store the ladders in a shed or garage.
• Lock the following : dirotank, hydrofoor, washroom and gas bomb.
A) Put tools away.
• Be sure to put any tools away after a day of yard work.
• Lock them in a shed or in an enclosed garage area.
• Tools like screwdrivers, hammers, and pry bars are not only expensive, but they could also be used against you by a burglar.
B) Chain tables and chairs.
• Use a chain or a cable to lock down your patio furniture.
Power in number:
• Implementing a neighborhood watch is very helpful. Posting neighborhood
watch signs.
• Know your neighbors and give a looking eye for burglars.
• Putting up signs or stickers on the windows with your security company’s name
prominently displayed.
Alarm systems
Placing outdoor motion sensors
Use a Corner:
• Placing your motion sensor in a corner of your yard with a view of each entry
point is one of the most effective placements for it.
• The sensor can take inventory of its surroundings without obstruction and notice
any changes going on. It provides the most coverage.
• If you stick it up high in the corner of your fence an intruder will be less likely to
notice or reach it.
On the Patio:
• If you’ve got a patio, wrap your sensor in saran wrap to keep it dry and place it
perpendicular to your door and windows.
• It’ll pick up on when someone steps onto your patio or porch and let you know.
Working of outdoor motion sensors
Camera systems
Placing outdoor cameras:
• Make use of your trees
• Keep the outdoor cameras high
• Make sure they are not visible
• Make sure that the branches are trimmed and not interfering
Placing outdoor cameras:
• Make use of your walls
• Make use of your columns
• Keep the outdoor cameras high
Placing outdoor cameras:
• Make use of your junction box
• Make use of the gutter
Motion sensor lighting
• Lights and cameras go hand in hand
• Make sure that your lights are bright enough to light up your whole yard
• Keep the lights high enough to light up your whole yard
• Useful when it comes to providing extra security for your garden or backyard
area.
• Lighting is especially helpful if you have a heavily foliaged area. When motion is
detected, the light turns on and stays on from 1 to 20 seconds, depending on the
preset timer.
• The light automatically shuts off unless it continues to detect motion.
• Sensor lights are generally inexpensive to install, but are excellent deterrents.
• Position sensor lights to cover sidewalks leading to any door. You can also aim
these lights at decks, patio areas, or stairways.
• For additional security, put sensor lights at any entry way to the house or
backyard. It’s best to place your motion sensor lights approximately 6 to 10 feet
above the ground.
Good camera placement:
• Make use of corners
• Try to let the camera make an angle of 130º
Check our RCD clip these two blog posts:
RC Designs Articles: Safe House Part 1, March 22th 2017
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