Keeping safe at night

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:07:08 +0000

Develop a safe routine at night can help save your life . Below are a few tips which Alarm.ie in Dublin have put together to help you:

Always place a spark guard in front of a unattended fire

Switch off any equipment which operates by gas

Keep all doors closed through the property

Ensure all cigarettes are safety out

Make sure there is nothing blocking escape routes

Have a good escape drill and practice the drill with employees within your business environment

When a fire breaks out panic will set in, however when a good drill has being implemented this can save life’s

Have two escape routes

Have a meeting point for all to meet within the home or business

Practice the plain on a regular basis

Close all doors when leaving

Keep stairways and hall ways clear

Give specific responsibilities to individuals

Evacuate young children and older persons first

Don not attempt to return to the premises

Call 999 as quickly as possible

Alarm .ie install fire alarms and intruder alarms throughout Ireland.

Crime on the increase again

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:54:58 +0000

A new recent crime survey confirms that the number of incidents
and costs of crime against businesses has increased in the last 12 months with the recession being a significant reason why. Retailers and businesses as a whole was the area of business community most affected, robery related issues would be the most common crime reported followed by vandalism which was mostely outside.
Burglary shown an increase and was reported higher than the previous year.Business ownerssay that they felt that the general level of crime had increased in the last 12 months or the resedents believe that the problem of crime in their locality is getting worse this is a dramatic increase from the previous year and a regional basis the highest incident of crime was reported in Dublin County followed by munster, Dublin city and the rest of Leinster and the retail sector was an area of business mostly affected and showed a significant increase, construction services was after the retail followed by distribution sectors.
Many people have reported that the insaffecent and inadequate deterating of criminal activity has affected businesses.
Most business have opted for a significant increase in GardI presents on the streets as a preventative measure, tougher sentencing by courts was also a topic, CCTV in Dublin and town centres would also be of significant tool for crime prevention. The estimated cost of crime is 1.4 billion per annum which is up about 10% from last year, The consequences of other crime has a bigger impact and is far beyond a direct financial aspects. There is a significant disruption to business activity delaying orders and there are alaways hidden costs which are far greater impact on the business like direct costs of damage insurance adding security equipment etc

Alarm .ie provide Alarm installations in Dublin to include CCTV and access control throughout Ireland

Alarm spare Parts

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:01:31 +0000

Alarm.ie in Dublin now can offer retail products from our 111 Capel Street Dublin 1 location. If you are looking for shock sensors, spear batteries, contacts, cable, bell boxes, PIR’s or a cover for your bell box then just call in and we will be happy to sort it out for you. Our retail unit is based at the Parnell street end of Capel street in Dublin. For all your alarm products please call in.

Alarm.ie our providing alarm installations throughout Dublin and are licenced by the PSA.

Don’t use an Alarm company till you read this information

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:42:18 +0000

1/ Some bigger companies use subcontractors and don’t directly employ alarm engineers, so you can be dealing with middle men.

2/ Some companies lead you to believe an alarm is being Garda monitored it’s is not Garda monitored. It is monitored by a monitoring station who contact the key holder and the Garda only if there is a need to. The Garda will only attend to two false alarms before removing the service.

3/ Is the alarm installation company you are using registered with the PSA. (Private Security Authority)

4/ Is the alarm engineer working with a registered PSA (Private Security Authority) company.

5/ Is your alarm system being monitored but is not up the EN50131 standards. (Effects systems installed prior to 2007)

6/ You should receive a certificate from the registered company and documentation, including a full invoice stating where and what devices were fitted in your home or business.

7/ Is the price you are paying for your alarm installation appear to be too cheap compared to other companies. (This could result in using an unregistered installer)

8/ Is the alarm you are having installed going to do what you require. (Some installers will install an alarm system to suit the price therefore you get a system that is not going to do what it was intended to do) (Fitting Passive Infa Reds throughout a home means you cannot arm the alarm while inside the home)

Alarm.ie supply and fit and repair alarms in Dublin.

Alarm Security

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:27:12 +0000

An alarm can be considered as a unnecessary expense to a house holder, however with the increase in burglaries and theft an alarm can act as a deterrent.

In fact you are less likely to be burglaries if you have an alarm fitted. There are new regulations surrounding the installation of alarms in homes and business.

An installer must have a licence through the Private Security Authority allowing them be an installer. Failure to have a licence could lead to a fine and or imprisonment.

And if that wasn’t bad enough the home owner can also receive a fine.

When a licensed installer has installed an intruder alarm you should receive an invoice stating the amount you paid, a certificate of complacence to EN50131 standards and a list of all devices that were fitted.

Alarm.ie are registered with the PSA licence number 00709 and install alarms in Dublin

Wirless Alarm

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:52:53 +0000

In recent months we have seen an increase in break in’s. Our Dublin branch have being busy installing alarms in Dublin. Our most popular range the Wisdom wireless alarm have now launched a shock sensor and contact in one meaning that the customer now has a choice of a contact or a shock sensor or a combination of both for a cost effective price. With our buying power we can offer a kit at a reasonable reduction in price for a high quality product. The Wisdom wireless alarm offers up to 40 zones meaning it is perfect for commercial or domestic installations. It covers a wide range of products which can be added to the system, smoke detectors, shock sensors, contacts, carbon monoxide detector, wireless external bell, PIR’s including pet friendly to mention but a few.

Alarm.ie have being providing alarm installations throughout Dublin and Ireland for more than 15 years.

10 Do’s and Don’ts on Alarm Installations

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:27:11 +0000

1/ Do ask for the there PSA licence number, it is the law to have one

2/ Don’t be tempted not to have your alarm installed by a non PSA licence holder as this could end up costing you up to a €3000 fine

3/ Do be carful and check the installation company details out on www.psa.ie.gov their name and address to include their licence number will be listed on this site

4/ Don’t be afraid to ask for a copy of their licence,its is your wright to ask to see it

5/ Do ask for a full list of all products fitted and a certificate stating all works completed to EN50131 standards

6/ Don’t allow the the alarm installation leave your home unless they issue the certificate and a receipt, you will need them for your insurance company

7/ Do ask for your guarantee, you are intitled to a mimium of twelve months

8/ Do choose an alarm installation company that you know will give you a good service and back up

9/ Don’t choose a brand that is new or looks cheap it can turn out to be a cheap foreign import and can cause you endless trouble

10/ Do look at the option to have an alarm monitored by either a monitoring station or self monitored as it will help to protect you and your home

PSA Private Security Authority

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:28:32 +0000

PSA

Some two years ago the PSA introduced new regulations for alarm installation companies. These regulations meant that all alarm installations being fitted must comply with the EN501-31 standards. It also meant that all alarm companies must obtain a license through the PSA allowing them install alarm products in homes or business. Any company or individual that does not comply with the regulation leaves them self’s open to a fine of up to €3000.

Contractors providing Intruder Alarm installation or Alarm Monitoring services without a

License is breaking the law.

Similarly, any person employing an unlicensed Intruder Alarm or Alarm Monitoring

Company, is also breaking the law and faces penalties ranging from a €3,000 fine up to 5

Year’s imprisonment.

In order to obtain a license from the Private Security Authority, the security provider must

prove compliance with national standards and be a fit and proper person to work within

the industry.

Along with the appropriate application license fee, a contractor applying for a PSA license

must present the following:

• Evidence of having attained the required standard (EN50131 for Intruder Alarm

Installers / IS228 for Alarm Monitoring Centers)

• Tax Clearance Certificate

• Certificate of Incorporation of a Company

• Certificate of Business name, where trade name is not that of owner

• Auditor’s Turnover Certificate where the applicant is a company

• Completed Criminality Checking Authorization forms

Ask the contractor for there license number, if you are unsure searches the PSA website on www.psa.gov.ie for information on the company.

Alarm.ie are regestered with the PSA under licence

9 Steps to secure your work place

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:24:21 +0000

1/ Look at ways to secure your business, entry doors have they adequate security on them, 5 lever locks, access control, is it inadequate.

2/ Exit doors, are the push bars up to standards and are they secure or venerable to an intruder

3/ Windows can prove to be an easy entry for an intruder. Having correct window locks fitted can help combat that.

4/ Is there a need for CCTV. Is your CCTV syatem outdated? CCTV can be a deterrent from an intruder.

5/ Do you have an alarm fitted which is monitored. A monitored alarm weather it is monitored through monitoring station or self monitored will notify you in the event of a possible intruder entry.

6/ Consider the quality of your current security provider, is your alarm system up to the new standards if not this can have a dramatic effect with your insurance provider in the event of an incident.

7/ maintaining your security system at least ounce a year can help reduce the need to replacement parts and the system failing in the event of criminal activity

8/ If your premises is in a remote area and have no access to mains power or problems with mains power new technology has now allowed for devices that are wireless that can last up to two years.

9/ Neglecting security can have a dramatic cost on day to day running of a business, staff theft of

goods not being accounted for etc.

Alarm.ie supply and fit cctv and alarms in Dublin.

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