
<p>It is the responsibility of the homeowner to know what their city policy is toward burglar alarms and false alarms. The issue of false alarms has become so serious that some cities are requiring burglar alarm companies to provide a private first responder that validates the alarm prior to the police being called out. A first responder can be a security service or guard company that is contracted by the company. Prior to doing an installation you may want to contact your city to find out what they require, they may even have a list of approved companies that can offer burglar alarms and services. You should request, and they should provide, information on who the private first responder is and where they are located. The location will give you an idea on how long it will take them to get to your home.<br />Most cities have a number of citations they will give you for false alarms before fining you; others will fine you on your first false alarm. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to know the law so they can limit the amount of false alarms and know what they will have to pay should they be fined. <br />Get to know burglar alarms, what the various types are and whether your city will allow you to do a self installation of the system. Taking the time to gain the needed knowledge will not only give you peace of mind that your family is safer, it will also limit the amount of false alarms you have. Should you receive a fine some cities may reduce or eliminate the first offense if you can show a plan so it won't happen again.<br />            <br />About the Author:Tab Pierce is an executive sales leader and security professional who has spent years as a serial entrepreneur. He has owned successful companies within eLearning, data management, telecommunications and others. He has also successfully assisted companies integrate sound sales processes into their organization.<br />Articles Source:http://alarm.ezinemark.com/burglar-alarm-policies-4efa6cf932c.html<br />           </p>