CONFIDENTIAL

Philippine Society for Industrial Security

Certified Security Professional (CSP) Class 193 “MAALAB”
Sunrise Center Bldg. #448 Vito Cruz St., corner FB Harrison St.,Malate, Manila

28 July 2011

FOR : Board of Directors

Philippine Society for Industrial Security

THRU : DR. EDUARDO M FULGENCIO, Ph.D.,CPP, CFE, CSP

Chairman of the Board (PSIS)

SUBJECT : Physical Security Survey of Sunrise Center Building

FROM : CSP CLASS #193

A. INTRODUCTION

Authority:

1. Reference cited as per requirements through the verbal authority of DR. EDUARDO
M. FULGENCIO, Chairman of the Board, Philippine Society for Industrial Security and
Lead Instructor of Certified Security Professional, CSP class #193, to conduct and
submit a proposed Physical Security Survey Plan of the Sunrise Center Building
located within the boundaries of Pasay and Manila along Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street
corner FB Harrison Street, Manila.

2. Icon above cited ref., the CSP Class 193 led by its class officers, conducted an ocular
inspection at the aforementioned target area dated 21-22 July 2011 from 1pm-4pm
and at 10pm on the following day.

VICINITY MAP

Mission

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 1. To determine the target vulnerability of the Sunrise Center building and
further strengthen its protective security both from asset and personnel
2. To evaluate effectiveness of present security system; and
3. To recommend an appropriate security plan for target area.
4. To evaluate the present security measures of the installation and provide
recommendations to enhance the protection of lives and properties.

The ocular inspection conducted by CSP class #193 disclosed the following
information.

- The Sunrise Center Building is a 3- storey commercial Location Map

building with approximately 700 square meter lot
area, a floor area of about 1200 square meter. It has
an open parking area of about 200 square meter, a
drive way of about 30 square meter, and a common
parking area fronting the building.

The ground floor area is being occupied by a two (2) restaurant namely; Chow King
and Sentosa. The Main entrance going to the 2 nd and 3rd floors is along the mid-drive
way area leading to the parking lot area. The second and third floors of the building
are being occupied by different tenants leasing offices at the said establishment.

Fronting the building on the north side is the Central Bank of the Philippines, on the
east is Petron Gasoline Station, on the west is Bank of the Philippine Island and on
the south is a residential area.

PERIMETER BARRIER

a. With regards to the concrete fence wall, top guard barbed wire is not
supported by a strong stand-up post to hold the fence of at least 6 meters
apart and most of it is already covered by rust. (see figure 1.1)
b. The driveway is unmanned by security leading inside the compound of
supposed protected area. (see figure 1.2)
Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2

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 c. There was no barrier along the drive way entrance of the establishment going
to the parking area. (see figure 1.2)
d. Lighting system, particularly spotlight and emergency light were poorly lit
during night time and there was no standby power generator to support it in
case of power interruptions and other possible emergency scenarios. (see
figure 1.3)
e. Trash cans and garbage bins are present at all corners of the building. (see
figure 1.4)
Figure 1.3 Figure 1.4

RECOMMENDATION

1. It is highly recommended that a boom style barrier should be placed at the

main driveway entrance manned by a security guard.
2. The top guard fence at the back portion of the main parking area should be
reinforced by a stand up post at 6 ft. apart to increase tension and further
hold the barbed wire. Or, instead, it may be replaced by broken glasses
considering the height of masonry wall is about 8 ft. in height.
3 All incoming vehicles that enter the driveway are subject for verification by
the guard on duty. The driver if not known to the guard must present valid
driver’s license or other personal identification as proof of his/her identity
and the tenant of office to be visited for record and security purposes.
4 The lighting system at parking lot area should be improved by adding spot
light. The external overhead light at the ceiling drive way area should be kept
in good working condition at all times to deter possible attempts of any
intrusion to supposed protected areas.
5 Garbage bin should be in place only during collection periods at specified
time and date.
6 No trash cans should be placed in any corner of the building site.

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Building exteriors (Installation)

1 The LPG storage system is not properly ventilated and is just stored in a
confined storage surrounded by heat producing installations, such as; air
dock, water pump and exhaust fan. (see figure 2.1)
Figure 2.1

2. Noticeably the high voltage circuit breaker is within reach and accessible
to any possible intruder and is not properly secured. (see figure 2.2)
Figure 2.2

3 Noticeably, fire escape leading to the ground floor is kept padlocked and
the opening is too narrow (sub-standard) and obstructed by a structure
blocking the main exit point of the fire escape. (see figure 2.3)
Figure 2.3

4 Electric meters are unprotected from possible theft. (see figure 2.4)
Figure 2.4
Fig 2.5

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 5. A series of electric posts are an eyesore and a hazard to vehicles entering
the driveway including the high voltage transformer installed at the top
of the wooden post, it pose danger to the establishments particularly the
gas station beside it and passersby, in case of overload or lightning strike.
(see figure 2.5)
Figure 2.5

6. Parking of vehicle should be facing towards the building not facing

opposite it. (see figure 2.6)
Figure 2.6

Recommendations

1. LPG storage should be properly ventilated and should be placed in a safe

distance away from any heat producing object, materials, machines or
anything that may be hazardous which may lead to an environmental
change. This can cause violent reaction when gas is mixed in the air and will
form an explosive mixture to cause an explosion (Flash point). This should be
marked as a No Smoking Area.
2. The high voltage circuit breaker should be properly secured from possible
sabotage. This should be installed attached to the structure of the building
and must be properly secured.
3. The fire escape should be ready for access at all times and must be free from
any obstruction. The opening towards the ladder should be in standard
measurement so that any person will be able to fit, in case of emergency.

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 4. The structure below the fire escape going to the ground floor should be
reconstructed and be free of any obstruction. The door that leads towards
the exit point should be passable and clear of any obstacle.
5. Protect the electric meter by enclosing it with a steel grill box.

Building Interiors

1. Further survey conducted at the interior of the building disclosed that the
measurement of the stairway is just 1 meter wide, which is substandard
under the building code of a commercial establishment.
2. Trash cans are all visible at every hallway of the building (see figure 3.1)
Figure 3.1

3. Facility storage in every floor is unsecured (Unlock). (see figure 3.2)

Figure 3.2

4. There was no fire evacuation plan attached to every floor indicating the
direction towards the fire escape.
5. Most of the occupants of the building are not security conscious.
6. The common rest room area inside the building is not properly secured. (see
figure 3.3)
Figure 3.3

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Recommendations
Fig 3.3

1. Based on the building code, particularly commercial establishment, stairways

should be at least 1.2 m-1.5 m wide leading to the next level of the building,
this will be very hard to rectify, however a good evacuation plan in case of
emergency can compensate for this.
2. Trash cans should not be placed in the hallway to eliminate or prevent any
person from using them as tools to conceal valuable items coming from theft,
deadly weapons, or hazardous materials. Trash cans are often used as
possible placement of a bomb device.
3. Storage room in every floor should be kept locked. Every keys of secured
areas including these storage rooms within the limit of security should always
turned over to assigned security guard at all times.
4. All floor levels should have a displayed floor evacuation plan pointing to the
direction of the fire escape, Fire extinguisher, fire hose for emergency
purposes.
5. Occupants of the building should always be reminded by the security
personnel or by the building administrator to be more security conscious.
6. It is advisable keep all the rest room locked and to provide all offices/units
their own rest room keys to ensure security and safety and avoid possible
intrusion.

Protective lights:
Fig 4.1
1. Further ocular inspection of the building lighting system disclosed that
emergency flood lights are not hooked on strategic location to include
pathways leading to fire escape. Installed light ceiling was observed no
longer serviceable, while few had no lights at all. (see figure 4.1)
Figure 4.1

2. Over-head flood light at the drive way is unserviceable. (see figure 4.2)
Figure 4.2

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 3. Foot lights ceiling at the ground floor along the drive way area are found to
be not in use at during night time. (see figure 4.3)
Figure 4.3

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Emergency light should be properly maintained at all times.

2. Additional light posts should be installed at the back parking area.
3. Make use of the foot lights on the ground floor along the drive way area and
replace missing and defective light bulbs to help lighting system during night
time.

Security Guard Force:

1. Discreet interview on duty guard disclosed that there are only two (2)
security guards assigned in the building in 2 shifts due to budget constraints.
A guard in a morning shift will be relieved at night by the night shift guard on
a 12-hours basis of service duty. (see figure 5.1)
Figure 5.1

2. Two (2) other establishments at the ground level area are being manned by
their respective guard force.
3. Basically, the guard on duty may not be able to perform his job well and may
not be able to attend to other tasks other than his duties and functions.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

1 Use this security survey to convince the tenants to finance additional guards.
2 A coordinated guarding force using other guards to be vigilant and help not
only within their protected areas but to be responsible enough in securing
their surrounding as well is recommended.
3 If there are stay-in janitors, train them on security awareness, and make use
of them as spotters.
4 Use safety security signage such as; NO TRESPASSING, NO SMOKING, NO
PARKING, RESTRICTED AREA, DANGER, etc. They will help deter possible
intrusions from outsiders and prevent fire or explosions.

ALARM SYSTEM

1. Inadequate installation of alarm system in the whole

building.
2. Restrictions on access into and movement inside target area .
3. Personnel Access/ Intrusion Detection System
There are no Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installed at Sunrise Center
Building. This reduces the overall security of the building and is counter-
productive to the security measures recommended in this report.
4. CCTV System/ Material Control:
CCTV system is out of order. The monitoring room was shut down as
per interview with guard on duty.

Material Control

Incoming: All incoming and out-going deliveries of materials should pass security
check for clearance. Daily journal activities should be maintained and
specific instructions daily should be given to the duty on guard for his
guidance.

Spot checking, search and inspection of package and other materials

which are delivered inside the compound, should pass through security
check for possible hazards

Special controls should maintain a lay-out planned in handling of scheduled

delivery of materials to include personal shipment on restricted areas

Outgoing: Movement of packages, materials and property going in and out of the
target area should be controlled under the policy of Standard Operating
Procedures. Documentation of these outgoing materials should be strictly
required. Packages carried out by personnel should be closely inspected.

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 Those in vehicles should be subjected to security check to ensure no
pilfered items are hidden in the baggage compartments of vehicles
leaving the compound.

FIRE PROTECTION Figure 6.1

1. Some of the fire extinguisher is about to expire. (see figure 6.1)

2. A fire evacuation floor plan is not posted in every floor of the
building
3. There was no sign of floor evacuation plan pointing important
reminders to occupants of the building in case of emergency.
4. Smoke detector is only present in one corner of the 3 rd floor and
not in individual offices. Fig 5.2

5. Fire alarm is only installed on the 3rd and none on the ground floor beyond reach by
the guard on duty.
6. There was no signage of exit except for one on the glass door with fire exit sign
which is not readable at all. (see figure 6.2)
Figure 6.2

7. Sprinklers are not installed in the entire building

8. Fire hose is short to reach the farthest distance in worse scenario inside the building
considering the hose is installed at the ground floor and 3 rd floor of the building (see
figure 6.2)
Figure 6.2

9. Water pressure is not enough if not supported by water pump directly connected to
the main water pipe line. (see figure 6.3)
Figure 6.3

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 10. Fire exit leading to the ground level is kept padlocked. (see figure 6.3)
Figure 6.3

EMERGENCY CONCERN

The protection of facility against fire is one of the most important responsibilities of Sunrise
Management and the security guard force. All big fires start from simple ones and if not
contained in their early stages, the whole Sunrise Center Building will go up in smoke in a
matter of minutes. A fire prevention program is therefore an important activity of any
establishment, and this consists of the elimination of fire hazards. The provision of fire safety
measures and the training of fire guards, fire watchers and fire brigade fighters are necessary.
Due to the nature of their job, security guards, in addition to their regular work, bear the brunt
of being fire observers and fire brigade members. When guards are on duty, they maintain the
physical security of the compound, protect the lives of the personnel and employees, and
watch for the outbreak of fire with in the compound. The participation of security guards in the
early stages of fire is very vital. Evacuation of people in a building threatened by fire may be a
management responsibility, but security will supervise and even help train personnel and
tenants of Sunrise Center Building properly. The stake in fire safety and protection is great and
all employees and personnel should be involved. To address this problem, a fire drill should be
exercised at least once a year. It is recommended that the management should develop a plan
for disaster preparedness to reduce risk of life and property. Occupants of the building can play
an important role if included from training and security consciousness. Security is the
responsibility of every individual.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

1. The building has no Public Address System

2. There is no centralized portable/base radio communication in the building
3. The guard always leaves his post due to other tasks

CONSOLIDATED RECOMMENDATION

After careful examination and detailed studyof all physical security presented in this
survey report, it is now a document that the Sunrise Management should take a serious
consideration of every recommendation made in this report.

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 Basically, this survey plan will serve as the physical and psychological deterrent in terms
of all aspect on security matters. The management should always consider security planning
which is one of the key elements to keep the business a success. The basis of this report is only
what is applicable to the best interest of Sunrise Management. Other suggested matters may
not be possible due to budget constraints but maybe possible in the near future.

As long as the Management Policy is being observed and the security Standard
Operating Procedures is strictly implemented, the Sunrise Building is a safe venue for business.

For your Perusal

CSP Class 193 “Maalab”

Abelado, Michael Raphael A. __________________________

Alegado, Rean F __________________________

Anda, Alvin A. __________________________

Banatao, Manuelito A. __________________________

Bunquin, Joseph B. __________________________

Capacete Jr. Edilberto A. __________________________

Dantis, Rosauro P. __________________________

De Guzman Jr. Macelo F. __________________________

Delambaca, Francis __________________________

Espiritu, Robert James M. __________________________

Logarte, Earl James A. __________________________

Masangcay, Edwad S. __________________________

Mayono Joel R. __________________________

Opena, Oscar A. __________________________

Padcayan, Mark F. __________________________

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Palattao, Dimas G. __________________________

Pesayco, Jessie C. __________________________

Quismorio Jr. Pedro M. __________________________

Requioma, Mariel J. __________________________

Roales Jr., Sonieto A. __________________________

Romantigue, Relly S. __________________________

Santos, Felix P. __________________________

Soralbo Jr. Danilo DS __________________________

Sunggayan, Nathaniel M. __________________________

Surio, Leonardo P. __________________________

Tan, Manuel O. __________________________

cc.file/csp class 193

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