SPRING has sprung and ADT Security urges residents to do a security spring clean.
“Ensuring your home security system works properly is an important part of home maintenance. With the warmer weather on the cards people are likely to leave their homes unattended more frequently to spend time outdoors. It is vital that their
property and belongings are protected while they are away,” said Martin Kriel, managing director of ADT Security’s east coast region.
Kriel said the alarm system and other hardware such as panic buttons and infra-red detectors must be tested regularly. “This test is of the utmost importance. If the system is not functioning properly it may mean the alarm activation signal may not reach the security company who will not know that there is an emergency and that assistance is needed. It can be done together with the security service provider. If anything out of the ordinary is noted, a technician can be dispatched to address the problem,” he said.
Kriel said over time home security needs could change and residents should also re-assess their overall security needs.
“This can be done during a walk around the property. Questions to ask include ‘is there a need for additional or motion-sensing lights? How easily can intruders access the property and should outdoor beams be considered?’ Again, a security service
provider can offer advice if there is any uncertainty on how to identify security needs,” he said.
Kriel said it was also critical that security service providers had the most up-to-date key-holder contact details.“Residents must ensure that their security provider has the current contact details of their primary and secondary key-holders. In this way, they can be immediately contacted in the event of an incident or alarm activation,” he said.
