When choosing an alarm, it is necessary to assess
the type of surveillance we want, where we are going to install it or if we
need it to be compatible with other security elements such as sensors. Before
opting for one model or another, we must also analyze its degree of security.
The degrees of security in alarms are established
according to different functional criteria . Among them, if the alarm uses a
deterrent signal, or if it is connected to a control center or the police.
Choosing one degree of security or another will
depend on the space and / or the property that we want to protect and monitor.
We are experts in security systems for homes and businesses.
In this article we explain what are the different degrees of security in alarms
established by the United State regulations, what each one consists of, how
they differ between them, and which one is recommended. if you want to install
an alarm in your home or business.
What is the
degree of security in the alarms and what is it for?
The degree of security of an alarm is a parameter
that measures, in the most objective way possible , the level of protection of
a space according to the characteristics and functionalities of your alarm.
The function of the degree of security of the
alarms is to cover the needs of the different types of businesses and
facilities that, for different reasons (nature, location, etc.) require
specific security conditions , incorporating a series of elements and functionalities
.
Types of
security degrees in alarms
The alarms are classified from 1 to 4 according to
their degree of security, from lowest to highest.
The price of
an alarm is also conditioned by this classification, since the greater the
connection and the more components the equipment has, the more expensive it
will be .
Security
grade 1 alarms
Grade 1 or low risk alarms are not connected to an
Alarm Receiving Center or any other security system , and their security level
is considered to be low. In fact, more than a security measure, we can say that
it is a deterrent system for intruders .
Security grade 1 alarms are motion sensors with a
siren (when the sensor detects movement it triggers a siren as an alert), and
motion sensors with a camera connected to the owner's mobile phone .
Among the grade 1 alarms, the latter are the most
effective, since the system sends a message to the owner and he, from his
phone, can see what is happening on his property and call the police if he
deems it necessary.
Grade 1 alarms are generally not certified , and
cannot be coupled or expanded with other external security systems.
Security
grade 2 alarms
Security grade 2 alarms are considered low or
medium risk . Unlike the previous ones, they are connected to a central and
guarantee 24-hour protection and connection with the police.
From security degree 2, all alarms must be approved
and include among their elements a control panel and keyboard (to process the
signal and send it to the Central Station), motion detectors and video
surveillance cameras.
Security grade 2 alarms also usually include remote
assistance services , and are compatible with home automation accessories for
home control.
Security
grade 3 alarms
Grade 3 alarms represent a higher level of security
and sophistication, and are connected to alarm management centers that respond
in a specialized way .
To be considered grade 3, the alarms must include
among their components video surveillance cameras, safe and seismic detectors .
Additionally, Grade 3 alarms are compatible with patrol services, sirens, and
access controls.
Security
grade 4 alarms
Grade 4 alarms represent the highest level of
security and are permanently connected to an Alarm Receiving Center .
These alarms are composed of the same elements as
those of grade 3, although their use is limited, according to the law, to
critical infrastructures, military installations, explosive material
establishments or security companies depositing cash, precious metals,
hazardous materials and values.
In which
cases are different degrees of alarm security recommended?
We recommend the installation of alarms with
security degree 2 or 3, since degree 1 alarms are not subject to the guarantees
of the Private Security Law.
The alarm grade 2 are recommended for both private
homes and for businesses (offices, shops and stores in general).
However, for businesses that require greater
protection measures due to their high risk of theft or for industrial spaces
(factories, shopping centers, warehouses, workshops, etc.) we recommend grade 3
alarms , as they offer the maximum security guarantees.
Within businesses or spaces that may require
security grade 3 alarms: banks and credit institutions, jewelry stores, art
galleries, museums, lottery administrations, tobacconists, bingo halls, service
stations, etc.
Additionally, security grade 3 alarms include a
video verification system. They increase the feeling of well-being and
tranquility both in homes and in commercial premises, being a great security
option to consider.
When buying an alarm, its different elements will
be accompanied by their corresponding certificates in which their degree of
security and quality will be specified.
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