Construction site security: 2026 loss-prevention playbook
Copper, tools, and equipment losses on Sacramento jobsites climbed again in 2024. The playbook that stops it hasn't changed — most GCs just don't demand it.
Nightly tour SLA
Minimum 4 GPS-verified tours between 18:00 and 06:00. Each tour ≥ 10 minutes on-site.
Fire watch triggers
Any hot-work permit, sprinkler impairment, or FDC out of service triggers NFPA fire watch. CA Fire Code §401.
Copper deterrence
Mark all copper, remove reels nightly, and post signage the vendor prints. Deters ~70% of casual theft.
Incident documentation
Every alarm, plate, and person-of-interest photographed and time-stamped. Turned over to SPD in monthly digest.
Sources
- CA Fire Code §401
- NFPA 241 Fire Watch
- FBI UCR construction site theft
FAQ — Construction Site Security Playbook
Minimum 4 GPS-verified tours between 18:00 and 06:00. Each tour ≥ 10 minutes on-site.
Any hot-work permit, sprinkler impairment, or FDC out of service triggers NFPA fire watch. CA Fire Code §401.
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