School Security Checklist: Gates, Bells, Attendance, Cameras and Fire Safety
Short answer: a school should cover five areas: the gate (who comes in), bells and evacuation signals, staff attendance, cameras on entry and corridors, and fire safety. For a two-storey school with about 15 classrooms, the products in this checklist come to about ₹54,000 at our prices: a gate intercom, metal detector, automatic bell, face attendance terminal, four Wi-Fi cameras, a conventional fire alarm kit, four extinguishers and a hand-operated siren. All prices below are our live website prices, include GST, and delivery across India is free.
Use the checklist first, then the shopping list. Many schools already have some of these items, so tick what you have and buy only the gaps.
School security checklist: 12 points
- One controlled entry for visitors. Parents, vendors and visitors should pass the guard at one gate. Others stay locked during school hours.
- Gate-to-office intercom. The guard should be able to call the office before letting anyone in. An audio door phone with a 2-button outdoor unit rings two handsets, for example the office and the principal's room.
- A visitor register and a photo. A camera at the gate records every visitor's face and the time.
- Bag checks for events. A hand metal detector at the gate on annual days, exams and parent meetings.
- Automatic bells on a fixed schedule. A standalone bell timer rings periods, breaks and dispersal on time, with separate schedules for winter and exam days.
- A bell or hooter that every floor can hear. Add a second gong bell on the upper floor or a hooter for the playground.
- An evacuation signal that works without power. Fire and earthquake drills need a signal that is different from the period bell and works during a power cut. A hand-operated siren does both.
- Staff attendance with a time record. A face terminal records teacher and staff punch times and removes buddy punching.
- Cameras on gates, corridors and stairs. Never in toilets or changing rooms. Tell staff and parents where cameras are.
- A fire alarm with manual call points. A conventional panel with smoke detection, a manual call point and a hooter lets anyone raise the alarm.
- Fire extinguishers on every floor, plus the computer lab, science lab and kitchen or canteen.
- Drills and checks. Test bells, alarms and extinguisher pressure every term, and run at least one evacuation drill.
Shopping list with prices
We assumed a two-storey school with about 15 classrooms, one main gate with a guard, about 25 teaching and support staff, a computer lab and Wi-Fi in the building.
| Item | Checklist point | Qty | Unit price | Line total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combo-CN194: audio door phone, 2-button outdoor unit, 2 handsets, power supply | Gate-to-office intercom | 1 | ₹3,999 | ₹3,999 |
| TECH-03 hand metal detector | Bag and visitor checks | 1 | ₹1,899 | ₹1,899 |
| Combo-CN158: automatic school bell timer with 12-inch gong bell | Automatic period bells | 1 | ₹4,499 | ₹4,499 |
| GBL-12 electric gong bell, 12 inch | Second bell for the upper floor | 1 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,050 |
| Biomax BM-70W Pro Wi-Fi face attendance | Staff attendance | 1 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| CP Plus CP-V48A 4MP Wi-Fi bullet camera | Outdoor camera at the gate | 1 | ₹2,899 | ₹2,899 |
| CP Plus CP-Z43Q 4MP Wi-Fi pan-tilt camera | Reception and two corridors or stairs | 3 | ₹3,499 | ₹10,497 |
| AGNI conventional fire alarm kit: panel, MCP, smoke sensor, siren | Fire alarm | 1 | ₹7,199 | ₹7,199 |
| Flame Secure ABC fire extinguisher 4 kg | Each floor, computer lab, canteen | 4 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| HSR-1K hand-operated siren, 1 km range | Evacuation signal without power | 1 | ₹4,999 | ₹4,999 |
| Total | ₹54,041 |
Cable, memory cards for the cameras and installation are extra. Bigger schools will need more cameras, more manual call points and hooters, and more extinguishers.
How does an automatic school bell work?
The CN158 timer is a standalone machine: you set the schedule on the unit itself, and no computer is needed. Its listing describes a 32-character display that shows the date, time and next bell, three modes (regular, winter and examination) and a weekly off setting. It switches any 220V AC bell, hooter or siren, so the second gong bell on the upper floor is wired to the same output. For timer types, bell sizes and MP3 bells, read our automatic school bell guide. If you prefer a hooter for the playground, the Combo-CN225 pairs the ASBS-01 bell controller with an SR-1K hooter of up to 1 km range for ₹5,999.
Why a hand-operated siren for drills?
An evacuation signal must sound different from the period bell, or children will not react. It must also work when the power has tripped, which is common in a real fire. The HSR-1K is cranked by hand, so it needs no electricity, and its listing gives a range of up to 1 km. Keep it near the guard cabin or staff room and train two staff members to use it.
Fire alarm: what is in the AGNI kit?
The kit includes a control panel, a manual call point, a smoke sensor and a fire alarm siren, per its listing. The panel watches the connected devices and sounds the alarm. The manual call point lets anyone raise the alarm by hand. For a school, plan a manual call point near every staircase and exit and a hooter on each floor. The same range offers a manual call point at ₹499 and an AGNI 24V wall hooter at ₹599. Ask us to check how many your panel can take. Our fire alarm basics guide explains panels, detectors and zones, and the fire extinguisher price guide covers sizes.
Optional upgrades
- Gate automation: a motorised sliding gate keeps the main gate shut between arrival and dispersal. See the sliding gate motor price guide or plan one in the Gate Builder.
- Announcements to every classroom: the school broadcast system (₹38,000) combines a 216 EPABX with 16 door phone and speaker units and a Beetel M71N phone.
- MP3 bells: the ASBS-MP3 bell controller (₹12,000) is set up from a PC over Wi-Fi and plays bells in MP3 format.
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FAQ
What security systems should a school have?
A controlled gate with an intercom to the office, cameras at the gate and corridors, automatic bells, a separate evacuation signal, staff attendance, a fire alarm with manual call points and extinguishers on every floor. Our list for a 15-classroom school costs ₹54,041.
How much does an automatic school bell system cost?
The CN158 timer with a 12-inch gong bell costs ₹4,499. A timer with a 1 km hooter (CN225) costs ₹5,999, and an extra 12-inch gong bell costs ₹1,050.
Where should CCTV cameras be placed in a school?
At the main gate, reception, corridors, staircases and the playground. Never in toilets or changing rooms, and tell staff and parents where cameras are.
Which siren is best for school fire drills?
Use a sound that is different from the period bell and works during a power cut. A hand-operated siren such as the HSR-1K needs no electricity and its listing gives a range of up to 1 km.
How many fire extinguishers does a school need?
At least one on every floor plus one each in the computer lab, science lab and kitchen or canteen. Follow your local fire department's rules for the exact number and type.
Can a face attendance machine be used for teachers?
Yes. A face terminal such as the Biomax BM-70W Pro records each teacher's punch time over Wi-Fi and stops buddy punching. Its listing gives 1,200 face users.
Prices are NavKar Systems website prices on 27 October 2026, inclusive of GST, and may change.
