Lighting makes a big difference in the security of your business premises, which will help keep your guests, employees, and property safe. Along with consulting an expert lighting contractor for installation, use the following guidelines to help make sure your premises are well lit.

How Does Lighting Improve Security?

Lighting your property at night will deter intruders. Potential intruders are less likely to enter well lit premises because they don’t want to be seen by security staff and cameras.

Lighting will make other security measures such as warning signs and cameras more visible to further deter intruders. It will also reassure any employees who are working at night; they’ll feel safer navigating the inside and outside of a well-lit building.

Where Should You Install Lights?

Lighting should be placed in areas with lots of activity, including walkways, parking lots, and entrances. Cover the areas around first-floor windows too. These are the places to monitor with security cameras as well, and lighting will contribute to clear footage. You can also leave ground-floor interior lights on as an extra deterrent.

When considering which types of fixtures to install, flood lights are particularly useful because they completely illuminate a wide area. Spotlights connected to motion sensors that come on suddenly will help scare away intruders. 

How Else Can You Enhance Security Lighting? 

Use automation to make sure your security lights only come on when it’s sufficiently dark outside. This will save energy and ensure you don’t forget to turn the lights on at night.

Even if your lights are automated and correctly positioned, they won’t be useful if they’re not working properly. Have a lighting contractor conduct an inspection at least once a year but more regularly for lights in areas of high activity. They’ll confirm that wiring and other components are in working order and that the lights are operating at full brightness. The contractor should also clean and reposition the lights.

To upgrade your property’s lighting to maximize security, seek assistance from the certified lighting contractors at Oahu Electrical Services in Waimanalo, HI. Along with interior and exterior lighting, they offer general electrical services such as circuit repair and retrofits. To get a free estimate, call (808) 321-5748, or visit their website for more information on their services.