Site_Visit_-_AAA_and_Security.doc

Site Visit – AAA and Security If a site visit is scheduled the U.S. Coast Guard will verify lodging facility has safe, secure , quality lodging, and meets the requirements of two diamonds for AAA rating. Following are physical security items that will be verified during a site visit.

General Security

· Does the facility have a security plan or check off sheet in place.

· Does the facility have a 24hr (awake/alert) staff?

· Does the facility share the parking lot (Bar/Rest/shopping)?

· Do you have to enter through the Lobby or controlled side entrance to get to your room(s)?

· Are security rounds made of the facility.

a. If security rounds are made, how often are they preformed?

b. Is there CCTV on site that can be view by staff is it recorded?

· Does the facility have a memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement agencies?

· Does the facility have fencing/walls around the perimeter of the property?

· Does the facility use automatic lift gates at entrance/exit points?

· Is the landscaping kept under control (trees/shrubs/grass)?

· Is the hotel in a known high crime area (check with local police department)?

· Do all rooms have a working (land line) phone?

Lighting

· Does the facility have security lighting in the parking area/garage?

· Does the facility have security lighting in stairways?

· Is the security lighting functional and properly covers the designated areas? Is lighting checked regularly and bulbs replaced soonest?

Door Locks

· What type of exterior locks does the facility have, key or swipe card key.

· What type of interior locks does the facility have, key or swipe card key.

· Does the facility have a key management instruction/plan.

· How does the facility manage lost keys.

· If the facility exterior doors are on a swipe key card system, are the locks programmed to auto lock/open at a given time.

· Do hotel rooms have an additional dead bolt type lock on the doors.