Monday, September 8, 2014

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.

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.

Some commercial security systems have motion detectors connected. If your system has these, they could cause a false alarm. If there is clutter or other small objects in the area of the detectors, these could get kicked or blown into the path of the monitored area. When this happens, the motion detectors may be tripped, causing a false alarm.

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 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.

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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