Choosing An Intruder Alarm

A professionally installed intruder alarm system is vital to protect your property from the threat of theft or criminal damage; intruder alarms provide cost-effective protection and act as a deterrent to intruders whilst alerting staff and police.

Choosing and purchasing the right intruder alarm can be complicated due to the numerous changes in guidance and regulation that have come into effect over the past few years.

Companies may find that the requirements placed on them by their insurer present a challenge, as most insurance companies will want to have some input on the type of intruder alarm which is fitted at a property.

Intruder Alarms: Some Options

There is a wide choice of intruder alarms, and many factors can affect your choice. We can offer the right details to help you make an informed choice, depending on your requirements:

• Systems that simply sound an alarm in the event of an intrusion.
• Alarms that are connected to a monitoring centre 24/7, alerting the emergency services.
• Wired or wireless options, depending on the size and layout of the building.
• Integration with other security systems such as access control or fire alarms.
• Monitoring of the building perimeter, individual windows or other access points.
• Monitoring building interior in case the perimeter is breached.
• Types of detectors required: motion detectors (PIR), pressure pads, glass break detectors, door and window contacts, infra red beams and vibration detectors.
• Expandability, if you are likely to make changes to the building, or change the use of some areas.
• Single or Multi-Zone systems, ideal for buildings with multiple occupants, or where certain areas need a higher level of security.

Whatever you choose, all intruder alarm systems should be designed to European Standards EN50131 and DD243 for police response.

Detect Fire & Security: Complete Alarm Specialists

Before recommending an intruder alarm system, Detect Fire and Security, as a National Security Inspectorate (NSI) registered installer, will carry out a thorough security risk assessment of your property. This is an extensive survey which will take account of such things as vulnerable points of entry, security hotspots, potential climbing points and much more.

Please click here for more information on our intruder alarm systems. We also offer a full intruder alarm service package for new or existing alarm systems.