Security Planning

2 articles

AGS Protect fire watch guide image showing a security officer monitoring a Los Angeles commercial building near a fire alarm panel, with the headline “When Is a Fire Watch Required in California?”
Compliance & Risk

When a sprinkler or alarm system goes down — or hot work starts on your property — California fire code may require a dedicated fire watch within hours. Here's when fire watch is required, who can legally perform it, what the logs must contain, and what drives cost in Los Angeles.

10 min read
AGS Protect mobile patrol vehicle on a Los Angeles property during evening rounds
Operations & Management

Most properties overspend on static guard presence and underfund mobile patrol — and it shows in their incident rates and budgets. Here's how to right-size the mix for your specific risk profile, site layout, and operational hours.

6 min read

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