NYC Business Security Systems – How To Avoid False Alarms
Responding to false alarms from your NYC business or office wastes both time and money.
Businesses that incur too many false alarms are issued fines as they misuse city emergency resources.
Below are some of the best ways to avoid false alarms for your New York business security system.
Avoiding False Alarms
Read Your Manual
It is best to familiarize yourself, and whoever else will be in charge of the security system, with how the alarm system works. It is good to know what options to adjust and the useful features you never knew existed.
If you have questions about your New York City security system or if you feel it is not working properly, contact the security company and let them know.
Schedule Regular Tests
Although your New York security company already performs routine testing, it is recommended to test the alarm yourself regularly.
Before testing the alarms yourself, let your NYC security company know ahead of time to avoid more false alarms.
Sensors Should Be Clear
It is important to ensure all sensors are pointing in the proper direction, clear of dust, and unobstructed.
Check for anything that is hanging from the walls or ceiling that could move in an air draft and set off the motion detector.
Battery Inspections
In case of a power failure, your NYC security system should have a backup battery. A false alarm may trigger if this battery is low.
A quick check for flashing lights or beeping from the keypad can save a lot of trouble if a low/ dead battery signals an alarm.
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