Maintaining Security at London’s National Gallery

The National Gallery in London houses one of the greatest collections of Western European paintings in the world. Its aim is to preserve the pictures in its collections for present and future generations. But keeping the collection secure while leaving it accessible to the public presents a unique set of security challenges. The Gallery needed a comprehensive network of CCTV cameras, a sophisticated access control system, and a fire management system, all of which needed to be serviced and maintained on a regular basis.

This case study looks at how the Gallery partnered with Johnson Controls to manage maintenance of its extensive security and fire management systems. Johnson Controls' engineers are able to maintain and service equipment originally supplied and installed by other companies. Fast service ensures the systems work properly, minimizing security risks, preserving high levels of performance, and prolonging the life of the equipment.