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title: "Paris office security and redundancy"
description: "Physical security, power resilience, and connectivity redundancy standards in Paris's Class A office market."
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> Class A buildings in Paris typically deliver 24/7 security, N+1 power redundancy, dual-feed connectivity, and tenant-controlled access systems as a baseline.

## TL;DR

- 24/7 manned lobby and access control is the baseline for institutional Class A.
- N+1 power redundancy is standard; mission-critical operations should specify N+2.
- Dual-feed fibre from independent carriers is the connectivity baseline.
- Tenant-controlled access (mobile credentials, visitor management) is now expected.

# Paris office security and redundancy

**[Class A](/glossary/class-a) buildings in Paris typically deliver 24/7 security, N+1 power redundancy, dual-feed connectivity, and tenant-controlled access systems as a baseline.**

## TL;DR

- 24/7 manned lobby and access control is the baseline for institutional Class A.
- N+1 power redundancy is standard; mission-critical operations should specify N+2.
- Dual-feed fibre from independent carriers is the connectivity baseline.
- Tenant-controlled access (mobile credentials, visitor management) is now expected.

## What 'Class A' guarantees

In Paris, Class A landlords deliver 24/7 lobby security, electronic access control, dual-feed fibre, and N+1 building power. Tenants layer their own additional controls on top.

## What you should specify

For mission-critical or regulated operations, specify N+2 power and a dedicated UPS allowance. Visitor management workflows, badge issuance SLAs, and [after-hours HVAC](/glossary/after-hours-hvac) pricing all sit in the LOI.

## Key facts

| city | Paris|
| country | France|
| region | EMEA|
| classARentLocal | €95/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD|
| classARentUsd | $103/sqft/yr|
| vacancy | 7.6%|
| typicalLeaseYears | 9|
| typicalRentFreeMonths | 18|
| submarkets | 6|
| primeYieldPct | 4%|

## Frequently asked questions

****Is N+1 power standard in Paris Class A buildings?****
: Yes — N+1 is the institutional baseline. N+2 is achievable on specific buildings or via tenant-installed UPS.

## Editorial provenance

Reviewed by [**Samuel Okafor**](/about/authors/samuel-okafor) — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards).

### Primary sources for this page

- [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE
- [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL
- [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield
- [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills
- [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers

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## Related topics

- [**Trophy Asset Selection**](/topics/trophy-asset-selection) — How to identify and evaluate trophy Class A assets for a flagship requirement.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/paris/security-and-redundancy), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.