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Emphasizing the future need for Preventative Maintenance in Lighting Design: A Security and Liability Perspective

Nov 12, 2023

As lighting design pivots towards energy efficiency driven by evolving energy codes, a crucial aspect often overlooked is the impact on premise security and the increased need for preventative maintenance. This post delves into the nuances of lighting design from a security and liability standpoint, highlighting the essential role of preventative maintenance in safeguarding against security negligence and premise liability.

As lighting design pivots towards energy efficiency driven by evolving energy codes, a crucial aspect often overlooked is the impact on premise security and the increased need for preventative maintenance. This post delves into the nuances of lighting design from a security and liability standpoint, highlighting the essential role of preventative maintenance in safeguarding against security negligence and premise liability.

 

LED Lighting and the Rise of Maintenance Challenges:

The shift to energy-efficient LED lighting, while beneficial for energy conservation, introduces unique challenges. LEDs degrade over time, a process that's not immediately apparent but can significantly impair lighting performance when unchecked. This degradation can have serious implications for premise security, making it a matter of security negligence if not properly addressed through regular maintenance.

 

The Imperative of Preventative Maintenance:

Preventative maintenance is paramount in the era of LED lighting. It involves routine checks and early detection of performance issues, ensuring lighting systems meet both security and energy efficiency standards.

 

Integrating Security Management in Maintenance Plans:

Maintenance plans should not only focus on the technical aspects of lighting but also recognizing the evolving technology and its drawbacks.

 

Mitigating Premise Liability Through Maintenance:

Regular maintenance is a proactive approach to minimizing premise liability. It involves ensuring that lighting systems are functioning optimally and safely, thereby reducing the risk of incidents that could lead to premise liability claims. Expert witnesses in premise liability can attest to the importance of consistent maintenance in legal contexts.

 

The intersection of energy-efficient lighting design, security management, and premise liability highlights the critical importance of preventative maintenance. Involving forensic security experts and expert witnesses in developing maintenance strategies ensures that lighting systems are not only energy efficient but also secure and compliant with legal standards. This holistic approach is essential in preventing security negligence and effectively managing premise liability risks.


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SEAN A. AHRENS, MA, CPP, CSC, BSCP, FSyl, CHPA

Years in Practice: 23

  • General Specialties: Security Management

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Fields in specialization focus: Workplace violence, armed assailant active shooter, operations alarm, surveillance, crime prevention through environmental design, commercial, retail, and hospitality.

Working as a current security consultant, I have current knowledge regarding current threats, and vulnerabilities for a myriad of building types: parking garages, apartment buildings, warehouses, bars, restaurants, entertainment, office, workplace violence and security technology, operations, and architecture. 

My focus is on premise liability, negligence, wrongful hiring, foreseeability, crime demographic analysis, benchmarking, physical security, and security management.

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  • My education: I have a master's in organizational security management from Webster University, graduating with honors–Cum Laude. Before that, I did my bachelor's in criminal justice at Western Illinois University. I continue to obtain certifications that further substantiate my security lineage.

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