Emergency Check List


BEFORE YOU SET THE ALARM

  • Shut and lock all external doors and windows. If you are leaving the property, it is not a good idea to lock internal doors, as the damage sustained by them being forced open can be considerable. The alarm should frighten off the intruder.
  • Check that you have not left any fan heaters, cold air blowers etc. in rooms containing PIR’S, including such appliances controlled by timers or thermostats.Dont forget the time difference caused by GMT and BST
  • Make sure all pets are in the correct room and ensure that doors to the rooms are securely shut.
  • If you are turning off the power to go on holiday etc., double check that the alarm control box still has a live mains supply. It will probably have a battery powered back-up supply, but this is designed to power the system only for temporary power cuts. All control boxes have a mains supply indicator.If the external sounders starts up as you turn the power off it means two things-1)you have turned the mains power off to the alarm and -2) the alarm standby batteries are flat and need replacing. The alarm may still be used, but bear in mind that if a power cut ensues, the alarm will trigger fully if set, or the outside sounder will operate if the system is not set.
  • If you have a temporary keyholder ensure that they know the alarm set / unset code. Has it, or the locks, been changed since they last held your keys? Have you had additional detection devices fitted?
  • If you use a commercial key holding company it is very easy to forget to inform them of changes.
  • Do they have the correct entry keys to your premises? Important if the locks have been changed.
  • Do your keyholders have the alarm company 24-hour call out number and contract number if needed?
  • On a police calling system, do your keyholders (cleaners- pet sitters- curtain openers etc.) have the emergency ABORT CODE AND RELEVANT TELEPHONE NUMBER,if needed, to be given via the keypad, or verbally-a lot of systems now have this facility to cut down on wasted police time. Change the code after you return.
  • Do they have your, or your representatives contact number to obtain authorisation for repairs etc.?
  • Your insurance company help line number, along with your policy details should also be available to enable repairs to be made to your property, in the event of a disaster.
General Government Emergency Procedure Advice Including many links to Electric / Gas / Water and other agencies. http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk/emergency/energy_fuel.shtm (LOOK UNDER -advice on specific emergencies--energy, power supplies and utilities.