Security guidance written for BC strata councils
Not written for security professionals. Written for the volunteer council member who just got handed a $40,000 access control quote and has no idea where to start.
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Getting Security on the Agenda
How to present a security upgrade proposal to your strata council — including cost-benefit framing and risk language that resonates.
BC Strata Property Act & Security
What the SPA says about common property security, CCTV requirements, privacy obligations, and who pays for what.
Budgeting for Security in Your CRF
How to build security system lifecycle costs into your Contingency Reserve Fund contribution calculations.
Evaluating Security Vendors
Questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and what a proper scope of work looks like for strata security projects.
Fob & Key Control
Best practices for managing access credentials in buildings with high tenant turnover.
PIPA & Camera Placement
BC's Personal Information Protection Act requirements for CCTV in strata buildings — what you must disclose and where cameras can be placed.
Security Passport Program
The Security Passport Program goes beyond guides — it puts a Level 3 IS technician at your building monthly, with GPS-verified visits, finding reports, and council-ready summaries.
Learn About the Passport Program