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Helpful
Links and Security
Tips
The
purpose of this page is to provide the public with basic information
concerning our professional membership and information which can help
them reduce the loss.
Links
Georgia Burglar &
Fire Alarm Association
American Society for Industrial Security
Georgia
Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies
Security
Tips:
20
False Alarm Reduction Tips for Consumers
- Choose a dealer wisely!
- Choose a company that is a GBFAA/NBFAA member.
- Look for an I.Q. Certified Company!
- Purchase a system only from a licensed alarm dealer.
- Demand thorough training so you are comfortable using your system.
- Keep a sheet with simple operating procedures for the system handy.
- Everyone who has a key to your home or business must know how to
operate your security system.
- Remind visiting relatives, kids returning from school, etc. how to
use your system.
- Require all alarm users to use the system in a very responsible way.
- Be comfortable with how much time you have to arm and disarm your
system.
- Request that all power consuming devices be point identified.
- Service and maintain system regularly before false alarms occur.
- Before leaving - securely close and lock all protected doors and
windows.
- Make sure all doors and windows stay closed whenever your system is
armed.
- Keep pets, fans, heaters, balloons, etc. away from motion sensor
areas.
- Contact your alarm company if you are planning any home
improvements.
- Contact the alarm company and tell them of any changes in your
telephone service (call waiting or fax line) or if you get a new area
code
- Contact your alarm company as soon as you obtain a new pet.
- Have all alarm system users practice the process to cancel an
accidental alarm.
- When a false alarm occurs - Don't Panic! Enter your disarm code
carefully to reset your alarm.
- If you set off your alarm by accident do not leave until you are
certain that either your system is reset or your central station calls
you and you give your pass or ID code (this is different from you
disarming code).
- Understand that every time your alarm goes off, it is like calling
911.
- If you don't understand any aspect of your system, ask your dealer.
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