Security & Community Safety

Description

The Security and Community Safety (S&CS) Team are an integral part to Imperial College London. For all project work they require oversight of what the project involves from both a technical aspect and an operational aspect. Points to consider are highlighted in the table below. 

Technical Operational
What existing systems will be changed or removed Does the project present any operational risk while construction works are underway
What new systems will be implemented On completion of the project does the new space change operational risk i.e. is the area now a CBS lab or now leased to an external 3rd party
Security system interfaces with other infrastructure e.g. fire alarms, automatic doors, refuge alarms Does the project cause any operational changes around the campus or building
Any bespoke security systems required specifically for this project

Does the project provide any opportunities for a wider security system upgrade 

Security systems include but are not limited to:

  • Security Access Control System (SACS)
  • CCTV
  • Refuge Alarms
  • Intercom
  • Public Address System
  • Panic Buttons

Engagement

The below personal need to be consulted at various points of the project life-cycle:

  • Fire and Security Engineer
  • Technical Security Operations Manager
  • Senior Security Service Manager 
  • ID Office Supervisor
  • Security Control Room (SCR)

Please engage with the responsible Senior Supplier from Imperial for contact details.

Forms and Links

Approvals and Compliance Review

TRM: For the technical aspect of Security Systems, include Fire and Security Engineer and Technical Security Operations Manager.

TAG: For the operational aspect of Security Design, include Senior Security Service Manager and ID Office Supervisor

Repeated Subsequent RIBA Stages 

RIBA Stage 1
  • Share high level overview of the project with the Fire and Security Engineer, Technical Security Operations Manager and Senior Security Service Manager.
RIBA Stage 2-4
  • As project continues ensure that Fire and Security Engineer, Technical Security Operations Manager and Senior Security Service Manager.
  • Campus Coordination - attend meetings and highlight any parking suspensions/road closures that may be required during construction works.
  • For any out-of-hours working required - complete and issue form (see above) to Security Control, copying Building Manager and Maintenance Manager.
RIBA Stage 5
  • Campus Coordination - attend meetings and highlight any parking suspensions/road closures that may be required during construction works.
  • For any out-of-hours working required - complete and issue form (see above) to Security Control, copying Building Manager and Maintenance Manager.
  • Inform Car Park Team (car.park@imperial.ac.uk) of any deliveries and/or parking requirements.
  • Contact Technical Security Operations Manager on a regular basis to confirm any VIP events that may impact project delivery (these are not generally highlighted during Campus Coordination).
  • Ensure appointed contractor is aware that incumbents need to be used. 
  • Liaise with ID Office Supervisor towards the end of Stage 5 to confirm and set-up access groups for any newly installed or altered access control readers. 
  • Invite Fire and Security Engineer to attend any project required witnessing and commissioning works.