Burglar Alarm Systems

Posted on 21st, Mar 2014

How to Prevent False Alarms in Burglar Alarm Systems

In today’s day and age, security is more important than ever, and many buildings are now equipped with burglar alarms. With so many advancements in the Perth locksmith industry, burglar alarms have become an affordable security device in reach to many home and office property owners.

One nice feature of today’s security system alarms is they don’t just offer protection against burglaries and home break-ins, they also offer protection against carbon monoxide, rising water and fire. One thing that all alarms have in common is that the property owners and others can trigger false alarms. The more often the alarm goes off, the more annoyed the property owner will be. Many current alarms are connected to systems that alert emergency response professionals like the fire or police department, making it necessary to eliminate false alarms as much as possible.

Human error is the main reason for false burglar alarms. In fact, three quarters of all false alarms are the cause of the user. There are different steps you can take to prevent false burglar alarms.

Eliminate False Burglar Alarm Triggers

  1. On the top of your priority list, you need to ensure that everyone in the house and who has access to your home is aware how to cancel the alarm should it be triggered. This helps to ensure emergency response teams will not be dispatched, as well as doesn’t cause panic. If you are unsure of how to cancel a false alarm, read your manual, which you should do regardless as knowing your security system should be a priority. If you have any questions about your security system, ask your installer. With everyone who will be using the alarm, practice the procedure of how to cancel a false alarm. Also, let each person know the specific location of the telephone number to call the alarm company to report the alarm as a false alarm. Also, if you are testing your system, alert the alarm company, so they don’t send a response team.
  2. Windows, doors and any other entries to the property will have connections that communicate with the electrical circuit. Be sure that each connection is tight and secure so that there is no chance that the alarm may sound by simple movements like opening the drapes, etc.
  3. If you move or change your phone number or cell phone number, be sure to alert the alarm company. It is mandatory that you keep your contact information up to date with your home security provider.
  4. If your alarm goes off falsely, enter the cancellation code immediately. Once you’ve turned your alarm off, contact your security alarm provider to alert them of the false alarm.
  5. Alarm systems are delicate and designed to trigger if there is any possible sign of unwanted entry; therefore, it is important to remove all elements that might falsely sound the alarm, which include cobwebs and insects, which could make the motion detectors go off. If your system is particularly sensitive, have your alarm company adjust the alarms.
  6. Always check your batteries each month. Choose a day or two, and mark the day on the calendar to check the alarm each month at the same time. It is important to check your batteries often as it is essential to the operations of the alarm system.
  7. Items like fireplaces heaters, air conditioners and fans, can also be the underlying cause of triggering a false alarm as they can cause motion in other objects like curtains, which in turn may set off the alarm. Depending on the sensitivity of the alarm, even helium balloons can cause false alarms.

False alarms can get expensive when the fire or police department respond, so take the above tips into consideration. Also, talk with your security alarm provider for additional tips.

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