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New Alarm Installation

The installation of intruder alarms is covered by British Standards Institute (BSI) documents, but these documents do not cover all the features required by insurers for commercial intruder alarms. When you purchase a new intruder alarm system, you can make sure that your intruder alarms comply with your insurers requirements by making sure that the installers see a copy of this Risk Management Guide.

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Whats in our New Alarm Installation Risk Management Guide?
This guide covers essential information for intruder alarms installers, including the requirements that must to be met in addition to those outlined in the BSI documents:
  • System Requirements specifications for the system itself as well as for the company carrying out your intruder alarms installation and maintenance

It also covers the arrangements that need to be made with regard to the individuals identified as key-holders:
  • Key-holder Response information you need about the allocation of a police Unique Reference Number (URN) and the level of police response; as well as the responsibilities of the appointed key-holder in cases of alarm activation or fault

If you fail to secure and alarm the premises fully, your insurance cover may be invalidated. Dont take the risk; make sure youre clear about exactly whats required and that you have the correct arrangements in place download your free MORE TH>N BUSINESS New Alarm Installation Risk Management Guide now.

You may also find it helpful to refer to the Security Alarm Management Risk Assessment where you'll find useful tips on managing your security alarms plus a free Key-holder's Alarm Checklist.
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