Intruder alarm - Revision history

Editor at 17:21, 12 May 2021

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	* Fire dampers.		* Fire dampers.
	* Fire detection and alarm systems.		* Fire detection and alarm systems.
		+	* Glass break detector.
	* Health and safety.		* Health and safety.
	* Heat alarm.		* Heat alarm.

Designing Buildings at 08:50, 30 October 2020

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	* Association of Chief Police Officers, Commercially Monitored Remote Signalling Intruder Alarms for Police Response.		* Association of Chief Police Officers, Commercially Monitored Remote Signalling Intruder Alarms for Police Response.

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Designing Buildings at 10:54, 15 March 2020

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	To avoid noise nuisance alarms should cut out after 20 minutes. Failure to do so can result in prosecution.		To avoid noise nuisance alarms should cut out after 20 minutes. Failure to do so can result in prosecution.

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	* Access control.		* Access control.
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	* Association of Chief Police Officers, Commercially Monitored Remote Signalling Intruder Alarms for Police Response.		* Association of Chief Police Officers, Commercially Monitored Remote Signalling Intruder Alarms for Police Response.

−	[[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

Designing Buildings at 13:23, 7 October 2018

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	* Commercial security systems.		* Commercial security systems.
	* Construction phase plan.		* Construction phase plan.
		+	* Entry control.
	* Fire and rescue service.		* Fire and rescue service.
	* Fire dampers.		* Fire dampers.

Designing Buildings at 07:55, 3 August 2016

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	* Fire detection and alarm systems.		* Fire detection and alarm systems.
	* Health and safety.		* Health and safety.
		+	* Heat alarm.
	* Insurance.		* Insurance.
	* Joint fire code.		* Joint fire code.

Editor at 14:57, 6 July 2016

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	Intruder alarms can be wired or wireless. Generally wireless alarms are easier to install. Installing wired alarms can be disruptive and even domestic installations will generally need to be fitted by a professional.		Intruder alarms can be wired or wireless. Generally wireless alarms are easier to install. Installing wired alarms can be disruptive and even domestic installations will generally need to be fitted by a professional.

−	Intruder alarms can be ~~‘bells only’~~, ~~‘speech~~-~~dialler’~~ or monitored alarms.	+	Intruder alarms can be 'bells only', 'speech-dialler' or monitored alarms.

−	Bells-only alarms, also known as ~~‘audible alarms’~~ make a loud noise when they are triggered. This is intended to alert nearby people to a potential intruder and to scare off the intruder. Unlike monitored or speech dialler alarms, there is no guarantee that any form of assistance will come, and in urban environments, alarms are often ignored.	+	Bells-only alarms, also known as 'audible alarms' make a loud noise when they are triggered. This is intended to alert nearby people to a potential intruder and to scare off the intruder. Unlike monitored or speech dialler alarms, there is no guarantee that any form of assistance will come, and in urban environments, alarms are often ignored.

−	A speech dialler or ~~‘text alert’~~ system will call or text nominated phone numbers. Contacted ~~‘keyholders’~~ may then take action, either investigating themselves, or notifying another respondent. They then may be able to remotely access CCTV cameras or microphones within the premises to monitor the situation and determine what sort of response is required.	+	A speech dialler or 'text alert' system will call or text nominated phone numbers. Contacted 'keyholders' may then take action, either investigating themselves, or notifying another respondent. They then may be able to remotely access CCTV cameras or microphones within the premises to monitor the situation and determine what sort of response is required.

	Alarms may be monitored commercially, sometimes as part of a wider contract for installation and maintenance. The alarm connects to an alarm receiving centre (ARC) when triggered. The receiving centre will generally first ring the building and ask any respondents for their password identification. If this is incorrect or if there is no answer, they may inform the nominated keyholder(s) or respond themselves, or may notify the police.		Alarms may be monitored commercially, sometimes as part of a wider contract for installation and maintenance. The alarm connects to an alarm receiving centre (ARC) when triggered. The receiving centre will generally first ring the building and ask any respondents for their password identification. If this is incorrect or if there is no answer, they may inform the nominated keyholder(s) or respond themselves, or may notify the police.
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	The required type of alarm, security grade, type of signalling and response an be determined by undertaking a risk assessment. The risk assessment process should involve consultation with the insurer of the premises. Certain types of cover offered by insurers may be conditional upon the level of protection given by the intruder alarm system. This may for example require remote signalling to an alarm receiving centre, keyholder response, and police response.		The required type of alarm, security grade, type of signalling and response an be determined by undertaking a risk assessment. The risk assessment process should involve consultation with the insurer of the premises. Certain types of cover offered by insurers may be conditional upon the level of protection given by the intruder alarm system. This may for example require remote signalling to an alarm receiving centre, keyholder response, and police response.

−	The [http://www.biba.org.uk/InsuranceGuides.aspx?Id=49&heading=Intruder+Alarms++Guidance+for+Purchasers British Insurance ~~Broker’s~~ Association] (BIBA) define grades of alarm as:	+	The [http://www.biba.org.uk/InsuranceGuides.aspx?Id=49&heading=Intruder+Alarms++Guidance+for+Purchasers British Insurance Broker's Association] (BIBA) define grades of alarm as:

	* Grade 1: Not adequate for insurance purposes.		* Grade 1: Not adequate for insurance purposes.
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	* Noise nuisance.		* Noise nuisance.
	* Perimeter security.		* Perimeter security.
		+	* Security and the built environment.
	* Smoke detector.		* Smoke detector.

Editor at 14:17, 18 January 2016

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	Intruder alarms detect attempted intrusion or unauthorised entry into a building, room, site or secure installation and trigger a response. Well-fitted and maintained intruder alarms can make organisations and individuals less likely to become victims of burglary, vandalism and other forms of attack.		Intruder alarms detect attempted intrusion or unauthorised entry into a building, room, site or secure installation and trigger a response. Well-fitted and maintained intruder alarms can make organisations and individuals less likely to become victims of burglary, vandalism and other forms of attack.

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	Alarms may be monitored commercially, sometimes as part of a wider contract for installation and maintenance. The alarm connects to an alarm receiving centre (ARC) when triggered. The receiving centre will generally first ring the building and ask any respondents for their password identification. If this is incorrect or if there is no answer, they may inform the nominated keyholder(s) or respond themselves, or may notify the police.		Alarms may be monitored commercially, sometimes as part of a wider contract for installation and maintenance. The alarm connects to an alarm receiving centre (ARC) when triggered. The receiving centre will generally first ring the building and ask any respondents for their password identification. If this is incorrect or if there is no answer, they may inform the nominated keyholder(s) or respond themselves, or may notify the police.

−	Because of the number of false alarms, the police will only respond to alarms with a police unique reference number (URN). To be given a URN, alarm systems must be installed, maintained and monitored by a company listed with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), or Security Systems & Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB).	+	Because of the number of false alarms, the police will only respond to alarms with a police unique reference number (URN). To be given a URN, alarm systems must be installed, maintained and monitored by a company listed with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), or Security Systems & Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB).

	The police accept 3 types of new installation:		The police accept 3 types of new installation:
−	*Sequential: The first alarm notifies a keyholder. A second, different alarm in a designated period will notify the police.	+
−	*Audio: The alarm activates microphones allowing the alarm receiving centre to listen for any criminal activity.	+	* Sequential: The first alarm notifies a keyholder. A second, different alarm in a designated period will notify the police.
−	*Visual: The alarm activates CCTV cameras allowing the alarm receiving centre to look for any criminal activity.	+	* Audio: The alarm activates microphones allowing the alarm receiving centre to listen for any criminal activity.
		+	* Visual: The alarm activates CCTV cameras allowing the alarm receiving centre to look for any criminal activity.

	Response may be withdrawn following three false calls in 12 months and will only be restored if the system complies with the police policy on reinstatement.		Response may be withdrawn following three false calls in 12 months and will only be restored if the system complies with the police policy on reinstatement.
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	The required type of alarm, security grade, type of signalling and response an be determined by undertaking a risk assessment. The risk assessment process should involve consultation with the insurer of the premises. Certain types of cover offered by insurers may be conditional upon the level of protection given by the intruder alarm system. This may for example require remote signalling to an alarm receiving centre, keyholder response, and police response.		The required type of alarm, security grade, type of signalling and response an be determined by undertaking a risk assessment. The risk assessment process should involve consultation with the insurer of the premises. Certain types of cover offered by insurers may be conditional upon the level of protection given by the intruder alarm system. This may for example require remote signalling to an alarm receiving centre, keyholder response, and police response.

−	The [http://www.biba.org.uk/InsuranceGuides.aspx?Id=49&heading=Intruder+Alarms++Guidance+for+Purchasers British Insurance Broker’s Association] (BIBA) define grades of alarm as:	+	The [http://www.biba.org.uk/InsuranceGuides.aspx?Id=49&heading=Intruder+Alarms++Guidance+for+Purchasers British Insurance Broker’s Association] (BIBA) define grades of alarm as:
−	*Grade 1: Not adequate for insurance purposes.	+
−	*Grade 2X: Suitable for lower-risk homes.	+	* Grade 1: Not adequate for insurance purposes.
−	*Grade 2: Higher-risk homes and some lower-risk commercial premises.	+	* Grade 2X: Suitable for lower-risk homes.
−	*Grade 3: Commercial and high-risk homes.	+	* Grade 2: Higher-risk homes and some lower-risk commercial premises.
−	*Grade 4: High-risk premises.	+	* Grade 3: Commercial and high-risk homes.
		+	* Grade 4: High-risk premises.

	Ideally there should be at least two keyholders available at all times responsible for responding to alarms, preferably in pairs. They must be highly-trustworthy individuals who should be able to attend within 20 minutes, should be contactable by telephone and have their own transport.		Ideally there should be at least two keyholders available at all times responsible for responding to alarms, preferably in pairs. They must be highly-trustworthy individuals who should be able to attend within 20 minutes, should be contactable by telephone and have their own transport.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Access control.	+
−	*Carbon monoxide detector.	+	* Access control.
−	*CCTV.	+	* Carbon monoxide detector.
−	*CDM.	+	* CCTV.
−	*Commercial security systems.	+	* CDM.
−	*Construction phase plan.	+	* Commercial security systems.
−	*Fire and rescue service.	+	* Construction phase plan.
−	*Fire dampers.	+	* Fire and rescue service.
−	*Fire detection and alarm systems.	+	* Fire dampers.
−	*Health and safety.	+	* Fire detection and alarm systems.
−	*Insurance.	+	* Health and safety.
−	*Joint fire code.	+	* Insurance.
−	*Noise nuisance.	+	* Joint fire code.
−	*Perimeter security.	+	* Noise nuisance.
		+	* Perimeter security.
		+	* Smoke detector.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*Association of Chief Police Officers, Commercially Monitored Remote Signalling Intruder Alarms for Police Response.	+
		+	* Association of Chief Police Officers, Commercially Monitored Remote Signalling Intruder Alarms for Police Response.

	[[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 11:16, 5 October 2015

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
	*Access control.		*Access control.
		+	*Carbon monoxide detector.
	*CCTV.		*CCTV.
	*CDM.		*CDM.

Designing Buildings at 12:15, 24 March 2015

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	*Fire and rescue service.		*Fire and rescue service.
	*Fire dampers.		*Fire dampers.
−	*Fire detection and alarm systems.	+	*Fire detection and alarm systems.
	*Health and safety.		*Health and safety.
	*Insurance.		*Insurance.
	*Joint fire code.		*Joint fire code.
	*Noise nuisance.		*Noise nuisance.
		+	*Perimeter security.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

Designing Buildings at 17:18, 19 March 2015

2015-03-19T17:18:25Z

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	*Fire and rescue service.		*Fire and rescue service.
	*Fire dampers.		*Fire dampers.
		+	*Fire detection and alarm systems.
	*Health and safety.		*Health and safety.
	*Insurance.		*Insurance.