You Can 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 of the causes for false alarms is that your workers may not know how to work the system correctly. If they try to operate it and make a mistake, it can cause it to trip, which will cause your call center to be notified. The solution is to make sure that all your employees have been properly trained and know exactly how to work the system.

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.

You will also want to make sure that your fire system is functioning properly. Smoke detectors, heat detectors and sprinkler systems can all malfunction if they are not maintained. Make sure wiring is intact and all batteries are fresh.

Owning a commercial security system is important for keep you and your employees as safe as possible, but false alarms can be frustrating. Avoid false alarms by making sure your workers know how to run it and by keeping it functioning correctly.




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