2. Finding a reputable company that installs
business and home security systems is an
important task. Look for professionals who
help with the planning and installation of
all types of security. When planning a
system there are many factors to take into
account. Identifying potential problem
spots is important in planning the security
system for your business or home.
3. What the building is made of can make a
significant difference in the type of security
system that needs to be installed. The
physical characteristics like windows, doors
and traffic flow areas are also important.
The number and type of openings to the
structure is a major part of the initial step
of planning.
4. A professional consultant must check the type
and flow of traffic into and out of a
building. Planning for entrance to groups
or individuals is important. Business
employees need to be able to leave and
enter the building with limited impediment
while the system must prevent
unauthorized others from gaining access.
5. Some systems warn of fire, carbon monoxide,
intruder or have a manually operated alert.
Most system alarms are monitored through
control centers. While preventing intruders
is the most common reason for having a
security system, other available monitoring
needs by the system should be evaluated for
potential applications.
6. Defining the actions that should be taken
when a security breach alarm is activated is
an important part of planning. The
necessary steps to be taken can determine
the type of system to be installed. If the
concern for installing a system is fire, then
the response by the monitoring center upon
detection of the presence of fire might be to
call the fire department. Generally, the
home owner or approved contact person is
then notified. In other situations, the home
owner or other individual may be contacted
first with the responsibility for further
action by the fire or emergency personnel
left to the discretion of the contact person.
Fire detection is a major reason for
installing a security alarm.
7. Keypads with pass codes are a common way
of dealing with intruders in a home or
business. Once the security system is
activated, anyone entering the area must
know the code. During the planning section
it should be determined if the monitoring
center is instructed to send law enforcement
or contact the owner first. When an
intruder enters, a loud audible alarm
sounds. Many times the alarm is enough so
that the intruder will leave. Notification
that a building has a security system in
place is often enough to discourage or
eliminate unauthorized entries.
8. Another form of security monitoring involves
wearing of an alarm device. This device is
usually used by the physically impaired or the
elderly. It is especially useful for those in
danger of falling. When the alarm signal is
activated the monitoring center can call a
family member or friend first. This signal can
bring either law enforcement or medical
personnel as needed.
Security companies help with the planning of
the system so that the right type of security is
enabled in the home or business. The security
can be for the members of the household,
business staff or for the structure itself.
Having the right type of security can reduce
losses by fire or theft. The right planning can
also provide peace of mind for those
concerned with the security of family, friends
and employees.