Security Tips Security Maintenance Checklist March 31, 2026 Keeping your commercial building safe involves more than just installing a security system. Regular maintenance and testing are essential. Use this checklist to ensure your security system is always performing at its best. Keeping your commercial building safe involves more than just installing a security system. It also includes preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Just because you have a security system doesn't mean that it works properly 100% of the time. Security system maintenance is vital to the security of any commercial building. Not only does it help prevent frustrating and expensive system breakdowns, but it also ensures that your security system will do what it was designed to do: keep your building and its occupants safe. Most of Watchmen Security's commercial customers have made the modern transition to full cloud security with providers like Eagle Eye and door access with companies like Brivo. Oftentimes when our techs arrive to inspect other company's systems, we find lots of devices that are not functional — cameras that no longer work and video recorders that do not function at all. Since these outdated systems are only on-premise, the building owner is not even aware of their vulnerability. Cloud-based systems like Brivo and Eagle Eye automatically download software updates, and cloud health monitoring notifies Watchmen when components are not functioning correctly. Security System Maintenance Checklist 1. Check for software updates — Performing daily checks and upgrading your system software is the first step to maintaining any security system. Regularly monitoring the status of your security system's software will help you detect and address problems as they occur. 2. Test security sensors — Inspect the sensors on your security system to ensure they are working correctly. A wireless door sensor might lose contact with your security alarm panel, which will prevent an alarm from being generated if an intruder attempts to enter through that particular door. 3. Verify Camera Placements — Make sure each camera is correctly aligned and is producing a clear picture and recording. A security system professional at Watchmen Security can help you locate blind spots in your commercial building. 4. Physically inspect and clean devices — Physical inspections and a thorough cleaning go a long way. Technicians should check for any faulty equipment and clear away any environmental obstructions. Clean any lenses, sensors, and cameras, as dust may trigger false alarms. 5. Test alarms and communication systems — Make sure that each component is properly communicating to your security system and will sound the correct alarms in the event of an emergency. 6. Schedule regular maintenance and inspections — Schedule inspections and preventive maintenance with your security provider. A professional inspection allows experts to verify that your equipment is working correctly and suggest improvements. At Watchmen Security, we understand you have the responsibility of ensuring your commercial building's safety and security. Contact us today to schedule your free security consultation.