ADT Security Services 200 Plus manual False Alarm Prevention cont’d

False Alarm Prevention (cont’d)

Statistics verify that more than 75% of all false alarms are caused by alarm system operators

Of these, at least 7 out of 10 are simple errors made by a user while turning the system on or off or when leaving or entering the building. Other typical causes are:

•Entering an area or opening a door or window whose protection has been turned on.

•Animals or large insects roaming through areas with protection turned on.

False alarms on fire-monitored systems are typically caused by burning food, heavy smoking in a room, or steam from a shower.

Working as a team, you and ADT must have a goal of zero false alarms

In many cities, the municipal government and police department are attempting to make alarm system users more aware of their responsibility to reduce false alarms by:

•Requiring permits for alarm system users issued by licensed security companies.

•Charging fines for multiple false alarms and, in some areas, escalating fines if false alarms persist.

•Refusing to respond to an alarm when the rate of false alarm signals remains high.

You must help eliminate false alarms

By installing this dependable, state-of-the-art FOCUS 200 PLUS system, which is monitored by ADT Security Systems, you have already taken the first step.

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