The primary purpose of a home security system is the protection of the residents and next, for the protection of property. A well designed residential security alarm system takes lifestyle and habits of the family in mind. It will be easy to use and provide both perimeter and exterior detection.
A careful analysis should be conducted to insure good design. (Link to questions you should be asked)
Experts agree, as a minimum, all residential intrusion systems should include:
- A conveniently located on/off control at the entry.
- An on/off control station in the sleeping area to provide protection of sleeping family members.
- Protection of all exterior doors.
- A secured basement to protect the alarm panel, phone and electric.
- Interior backup protection between the living area and the sleeping area.
- Audible alarm sounding both inside and out.
- Automatic alarm shutoff after ten minutes with automatic reset and rearming.
- Adequate honest sized battery backup power supply.
Additional considerations may be given to additional perimeter devices designed to increase convenience and keep an intruder out of the house!
Full screen protection for full protection of open windows
Audio detection to activate on the sound of glass breaking.
Interior doors protected for gun or jewelry storage areas.