Consulting
Services
In addition to our low cost Threat Protection Recommendation
Packages, we also provide personalized consulting services
for those that desire additional help and assistance in
designing and implementing a secure spaces solution.
These additional consulting services are divided into
two groups
A. Secure Spaces Consulting Services
B. Professional Consulting Services
A. SECURE SPACES CONSULTANT SERVICES
Secure Spaces Consultant Services provides the
Owner with the design expertise necessary for the conceptual
design of a totally independent Secure Space. This
expertise is accomplished by a team consisting of architects,
engineers and security consultants. It is the Secure
Spaces Consultant's job to provide the Owner with
a solution that accomplishes the Owner's goals within
the parameters established by the following elements:
- The existing structure(s)
- Applicable zoning regulations
- Applicable code regulations
- Owner's functional requirements
- Owner's Aesthetic requirements
- Owner's perceived threats
Through an analysis of these
elements, an overall conceptual approach can be established.
The following are examples of typical design considerations:
- Establishing or maintaining the internal circulation
and functional relationships between existing spaces
of the house and the Secure Space.
- Utilization of the Secure Space for alternative
daily uses such as:
- Home theater
- Sound room
- Recreation room
- Isolation of the Secure Space by concealment.
- Provision for alternate means of egress from the Secure
Space.
- Providing the appropriate architectural elements necessary
to meet the Owner's perceived threats,
- Design of the Secure Space considering the
location and configuration such that it becomes a natural
extension of the existing architectural character.
- Assessment of the exterior and interior of the home
regarding potential security weaknesses.
- The culmination of the design process yields the following
Conceptual Diagrams illustrating these aspects of the
Secure Space:
- Architectural (Secure Space location / room
relationships / access points / circulation routes)
- Security (plan for the resident that has the most
likely security breech scenarios planned out)
- Structural (framing)
- Mechanical (existing system / backup system)
- Electrical (existing system / backup system)
- Plumbing (existing system / backup system)
Upon completion of the Secure
Spaces consulting design services the Owner can employ
the services of Architects and Engineers of his/her choice
to produce the Construction Documents and provide Construction
Administration of the project.
For this consulting service, please contact us at:
101 Westpark Drive,
Suite 101 Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone 615 370-3008
Fax 615 370-3002
Toll Free 1-800-SECURES
Email info@secure-spaces.com
B. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES
Architect
The Architect will prepare
a set of Construction Documents providing the information
necessary for the construction of the Secure Space.
During the construction process, the Architect will observe
the construction process at periodic intervals to verify
conformance to the Construction Documents.
Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering Services
include the Design and Documentation of the structure
of the Secure Space meeting or exceeding FEMA standards.
In addition, any structure required to successfully incorporate
the Secure Space into the existing construction,
is included. Shop Drawing Review and Construction Observation
are performed during construction as well.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Services
include the Design and Documentation of the expansion
of a standard HVAC system supply and return air utilizing
dampers for isolation of the Secure Space in an
emergency. In addition, a positive pressure NBC filtration
system can be included at the Owner's discretion.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Services
include the Design and Documentation of the expansion
of the house wiring to the Secure Space, backup
power supply with separate panels for the Secure Space,
and house circuits receiving backup power. EMP protection
may be provided at the discretion of the Owner.
Plumbing
Mechanical Engineering Services
include the Design and Documentation of the extension
of the Municipal Water Supply and sanitary sewer to the
Secure Space. In addition the Mechanical Services
include the Design and Documentation of a redundant water
supply system consisting of either a well or storage tank
along with sanitary services utilizing a prefab septic
unit.
For this consulting service, please contact
us at:
101 Westpark Drive,
Suite 101 Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone 615 370-3008
Fax 615 370-3002
Toll Free 800-SECURES
Email info@secure-spaces.com
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