Hotel security checklist pdf

Are unprotected windows locked? Are all the windows on the ground floor safe and secure? If they are not necessary, can they be replaced with a safer alternative such as a glass block? Are all skylights protected? Are roof hatches and doors properly secured? Are laundry and trash suits securely protected? Are all the ventilator shafts and vent openings protected?

Are all entrances to sewers and service tunnels protected? Are all fire exits and escapes easy to access in case of emergency and yet ably protected against forced entry?

Are the building walls of frame construction and fire resistive? Is the roof of the building secure and fire resistive? Is the safe in proper condition and securely fastened with alarm system? Is cash on hand kept to a minimum? Have the security officers received proper training? Are the security personnel properly armed and able? Are there regular emergency drills? Does the hotel have emergency power capability? Is the area of the hotel free of high risk facilities like embassies or key government buildings?

Are entrance doors other than the main entrance monitored to prevent unauthorized access? Is there a system for alerting hotel guests of a problem? Are they clearly marked? Is there a sprinkler system? Are emergency exit doors equipped with panic hardware? The emergency exit doors swing out? Do the emergency exit stairs go directly to the outside of the building?

Is the fire plan regularly tested? Does the hotel have emergency power capability? Is access to underground parking controlled? Is the area of the hotel free of high risk facilities like embassies or key government buildings? Is the lighting around the outside of the hotel adequate? Is there a professional security manager? Is there CCTV coverage of public areas? Is there security screening of bags at the entrance to the hotel?

Is there security screening of people at the entrance to the hotel? Are emergency exit doors equipped with panic hardware? Are they clearly marked? Do the emergency exit doors swing out?