Tuesday, 30 September 2014

Help For The Business Owner: Avoid False Alarms With Your Commercial Security System

By Mark Mahaffey


If you have ever had to deal with a false alarm from your commercial security system, then you know how frustrating it can be! Not only can it cause the police to have to come to your business for no reason, but you may also end up with a hefty bill to pay!

While there are many reasons why commercial security systems alarm falsely, operator error is probably one of the most common. If your employees are not properly trained on how to run the system, they will likely make a mistake and cause it to trigger. You would be wise to train everyone on how to work the system correctly.

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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