Avoid False Alarms With Your Commercial Security System

By Mark Mahaffey


Have you ever had a false alarm with your commercial security system? If so, you may be interested in preventing them in the future. When systems alarm falsely, it can cause a hassle because the authorities end up coming to your business for no reason. This can end up costing you money!

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.

If you have motion sensors connected to your commercial security system, they can also cause a false alarm if they are not in proper working order. You can have service technicians come out to check it. Also, make sure there are not objects in front of the sensor that could be accidently kicked or blown into its path.

Since most systems have sensors on doors and windows, the seals need to be kept in good condition. If a door seal is bad, it may not shut correctly, or it may open just a bit in a gust of wind. If this happens the system can easily get triggered resulting in a false alarm. Be sure to have these seals checked frequently.

Your fire system can also be a source of a false alarm. If the smoke detectors, heat sensors or automatic sprinkler systems malfunction, it can cause the system to go off. Make sure to keep good batteries in the detectors and have your service company check your sprinkler system often.

When you have a commercial security system, false alarms can be a big hassle. Prevent these from happening by making sure your workers know how to operate it and that your system is in good working order.




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