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Perimeter and Lighting - Confirm parking lots, breezeways, and stairwells meet IESNA foot-candle minimums. - Replace failing fixtures with full-cutoff LED heads. - Trim landscaping away from first-floor windows and entries. - Verify perimeter fencing is intact. ## 2. Access Control - Audit gate codes quarterly and rotate after tenant turnover. - Confirm callbox directories match the current rent roll. - Test every fob reader monthly. - Post signage that trespassing is enforced under NC G.S. 14-159.13. ## 3. Patrol Routes and Coverage - Map the property into zones and require a checkpoint scan in each zone per tour. - Vary patrol timing to avoid predictable rounds. - Cover peak-incident windows: Fri 10pm-2am, Sat 11pm-3am, Sun 1am-4am. - Require GPS-verified check-ins. ## 4. Camera Systems - Verify 30-day retention on every DVR/NVR. - Cover clubhouse, mailroom, pool, and vehicle entrances. - Test overnight IR performance monthly. ## 5. 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