In days gone by burglar alarm systems were used only by large businesses and expensive residences. Recently though they have become much more prevalent in stores and homes of all sizes.
Nearly three thousand burglaries occur each day in the United States, in excess of two million take place in a year. As a result, more and more people each day are deciding to protect their loved ones, employees, customers, inventory and possessions by installing burglary alarm systems. If you have decided that the time has come to consider purchasing a burglar alarm system for your home or business there are several areas you should consider prior to the purchase.
The components of a basic burglar alarm system are the control panel and one or more keypads and contacts for the doors and windows. In addition, most burglar alarm systems include one or more motion detectors and a siren and/or lights. Monitored systems will also have a connection to an alarm service. A variety of other options are available depending upon the specific needs of the business or home owner. A few available burglar alarm system upgrades are video cameras, specially woven window screens which send out an alarm if cut and panic buttons.
A monitored burglar alarm system can work in a variety of ways. Generally, the alarm notifies the company responsible for monitoring the site. A company representative will then try to make contact with someone at the site to both warn the people onsite and to ascertain if an actual emergency situation is in progress. If no one responds to the call or if someone responds but is unable to give a pre-designated password, the monitoring company will dispatch the appropriate emergency service. There are also burglar alarm systems which automatically inform the police and fire department as well as the business/home owner.
A non-monitored burglar alarm system depends on fear to quell a robbery. Once the protected area has been breached, a piercing siren will go off perhaps in combination with flashing lights. The combined effect is to frighten the burglar away while at the same time alerting those inside and outside as well as the authorities that someone has tried to enter the building.
Burglar alarm systems may also be hard wired or wireless. Hard wired burglar alarm systems have been the norm but wireless systems are increasingly popular. A wired system requires professional installation which may take a day or longer. This type of burglar alarm system may also necessitate cutting holes in walls and pulling up carpet or molding to run wiring. Wireless systems do not need these accommodations but they may not cover the area as securely. When choosing which burglar alarm system is appropriate for your needs you should begin with a detailed survey of the area. Follow the survey with a phone or internet consultation with a variety of equipment and service providers. After the initial consultation, narrow your choices and, if necessary, invite them for an in home burglar alarm system consultation. Only after an intense investigation will you be ready to choose the burglar alarm system which is right for you.
The components of a basic burglar alarm system are the control panel and one or more keypads and contacts for the doors and windows. In addition, most burglar alarm systems include one or more motion detectors and a siren and/or lights. Monitored systems will also have a connection to an alarm service. A variety of other options are available depending upon the specific needs of the business or home owner. A few available burglar alarm system upgrades are video cameras, specially woven window screens which send out an alarm if cut and panic buttons.
A monitored burglar alarm system can work in a variety of ways. Generally, the alarm notifies the company responsible for monitoring the site. A company representative will then try to make contact with someone at the site to both warn the people onsite and to ascertain if an actual emergency situation is in progress. If no one responds to the call or if someone responds but is unable to give a pre-designated password, the monitoring company will dispatch the appropriate emergency service. There are also burglar alarm systems which automatically inform the police and fire department as well as the business/home owner.
A non-monitored burglar alarm system depends on fear to quell a robbery. Once the protected area has been breached, a piercing siren will go off perhaps in combination with flashing lights. The combined effect is to frighten the burglar away while at the same time alerting those inside and outside as well as the authorities that someone has tried to enter the building.
Burglar alarm systems may also be hard wired or wireless. Hard wired burglar alarm systems have been the norm but wireless systems are increasingly popular. A wired system requires professional installation which may take a day or longer. This type of burglar alarm system may also necessitate cutting holes in walls and pulling up carpet or molding to run wiring. Wireless systems do not need these accommodations but they may not cover the area as securely. When choosing which burglar alarm system is appropriate for your needs you should begin with a detailed survey of the area. Follow the survey with a phone or internet consultation with a variety of equipment and service providers. After the initial consultation, narrow your choices and, if necessary, invite them for an in home burglar alarm system consultation. Only after an intense investigation will you be ready to choose the burglar alarm system which is right for you.
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