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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Prevent False Alarms With Your Commercial Security System

By Mark Mahaffey


There are many reasons why false alarms can occur with your commercial security system. But since a false alarm can cause the police to have to come to your office unnecessarily, it is a good idea to do everything you can do to prevent it from happening.

One reason you may get a false alarm is because your office workers do not know how to properly operate it. You should set up regular meetings so that you can train you people on how to use it. You may also want to create a video training that they can watch if they cannot attend the meetings.

Does your commercial security system have motion sensors connected to it? If so, these can cause a false alarm. If there are things that can blow into the path of the sensors, this can trip the system. Clutter and other debris around can also get kicked into the sensor's monitoring area.

Another possible cause of false alarms may surprise you, but it is real nevertheless. The seals around your doors and windows need to be kept in good condition. Many commercial security systems have sensors on doors and windows and will be tripped if they are opened just a little. A bad seal can cause the door or window to move slightly, and this may set off your alarm.

You likely have a fire system connected to your main security system, and this is another place that you should check when you are trying to prevent false alarms. If the batteries are not fresh or if the wiring is old, they could cause a false alarm. Be sure to check them every six months or so.

False alarms are not uncommon when you have a commercial security system. But there are many things you can do lower the chances that this will happen to you. Take the time to check your system and train your employees, so that you do not have to endure the hassle of having the authorities come to your business for no reason.




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