Strata & Multi-Unit Security
Access control, video surveillance and intercom systems built for lobbies, parkades and shared spaces across the Okanagan.
What We Do for Strata Buildings
Strata buildings are one of the most demanding property types to secure well. Shared entrances, high resident turnover, parkades, elevators and common areas all create security challenges a single-family home simply doesn’t have — and getting it wrong means real liability for the council and real frustration for residents. It’s also where AVS has spent the most time: strata security is our largest and most established line of business.
Access Control & Fobs
Convert a keyed facility into a fully automated fob system, including garage doors, to eliminate follow-ins and control who enters common areas.
Video Surveillance
Coverage of lobbies, indoor and outdoor parking, and other common areas, giving property management footage they can actually review.
Intercom & Guest Management
Modern intercom integration makes it simple for residents to manage visitor access without compromising building security.
Ongoing Maintenance
We supply and service fobs and garage transmitters — even for systems we didn’t originally install — and stay on call for ongoing support.
Where We Provide Coverage
Lobbies & Entrances
The first line of defence for any multi-unit building, and the area residents and visitors see every day.
Parkades & Garages
Indoor and outdoor parking, overhead doors and gates, covered by both access control and cameras.
Elevators
Restrict which floors a credential can reach, and add camera coverage inside the cab itself.
Bike Rooms & Storage
Controlled access and camera coverage for the areas where residents’ bikes and belongings are stored.
Mailrooms & Garbage Rooms
Areas with regular foot traffic from people who may not otherwise need building access.
Guest & Visitor Management
Intercom systems that let residents grant temporary access without compromising the building.
Our Process
We start with a site audit, gathering as much information as possible about how your building currently operates. This ensures a proper solution without over-spending — whether that means upgrading an existing system or planning a new install.
From there, we design a system around your building’s actual layout and risks, handle installation and programming, and stay available for ongoing service — including supplying and servicing fobs and garage transmitters even for systems we didn’t originally install.
Why AVS for Strata
At AVS, we’ve been installing, monitoring and maintaining responsible strata security systems since 2004. Over the years we’ve worked on everything from smaller multi-unit buildings to higher security facilities to resorts and major strata developments across the Okanagan. We are familiar with everything from fire code to privacy acts so we can advise strata buildings effectively. We supply all makes of fobs and garage transmitters, even for systems installed by other companies. We’re fully licensed, bonded and insured, verifiable by BC’s Security Services Act registry.
What Your System Can Include
Fobs & Access Cards
Issue or deactivate credentials instantly, and track exactly who entered and when.
Garage & Overhead Doors
Automated fob access extended to garage doors and gates, not just the front entrance.
Video Surveillance
Cameras covering lobbies, parkades and common areas, with remote viewing for property managers.
Intercom Systems
Video and audio intercoms that make visitor management simple for residents.
Elevator Control
Restrict which floors a credential can access for an added layer of building security.
Alarm Monitoring
24/7 monitored alarms for common areas, with fast dispatch when something is triggered.
Environmental Monitoring
Add water, freeze, smoke and CO monitoring to protect the building itself, not just against intrusion.
Audit Trails
A searchable record of building access, useful for investigating incidents or disputes.
Turnstiles & Guest Management
Enforce controlled entry in higher-traffic buildings and manage visitor access without a permanent key.
Some of Our Happy Strata Clients
The Artisan Condos
Discovery Bay Resort
Sopa Square
Sunset Waterfront Resort
The Verve
Playa Del Sol Resort
The Lagoons
Sole Downtown
Managing a Strata or Multi-Unit Building?
We’ll audit your building’s current security setup and put together options that fit your council’s budget and priorities.