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Residential Fire
Protection |
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One of the most
important, but
overlooked, areas of
residential home
security is fire
detection. While state
law requires smoke
detectors, most are not
tied to a central alarm
system, and provide a
minimum level of
protection/warning.
With a properly
configured alarm system,
each smoke detector in a
home can be
independently monitored
and continuously tested
for normal operation.
You can also add heat
detectors in critical
areas (such as over hot
water heaters, in the
kitchen area, and in
attic spaces) for
combined smoke and heat
detection capability.
Every alarm system
installed by ASI has the
capability of providing
remotely monitored fire
alarm service for heat
and smoke
detector/initiating
devices. |
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With a properly
installed system, both
the homeowner and
emergency authorities
will know immediately
where in the residence a
fire alarm has been
triggered. Taking a
vacation or business
trip? Not to worry,
your monitored home fire
system will provide
peace of mind while
you're on the road. |
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Do you think it couldn't
happen to you? Here's a
few facts to consider: |
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The majority
(approximately 62%) of
home and apartment
burglaries occur between
the hours of 9 AM and 3
PM when many people are
away at work or school.
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The months of July and
August have the most
burglaries with February
having the fewest
crimes. |
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Many burglars will spend
no more than 60 seconds
attempting to break into
a home. |
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Burglaries are committed
most often by young
males under 25 years of
age looking for items
that are small,
expensive, and can
easily be converted to
cash. |
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It is reported that 70%
of the burglars use some
amount of force to enter
a dwelling, but their
preference is to gain
easy access through an
open door or window. |
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Ordinary household tools
like screwdrivers,
channel-lock pliers,
small pry bars, and
small hammers are most
often used by burglars. |
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Burglars prefer to
choose an unoccupied
home with the easiest
access, the greatest
amount of cover, and
with the best escape
routes. |
