Speech Dialer Vs Monitored Alarms

[the-oneil]

Could someone kindly correct me if I am wrong

I was told that the police would not respond unless

1. The Alarm is monitored -of course
   
2. There is a confirmed incident triggered by two activations (ie 2 sensors)
   
3. The system must have two local key holders
   

Which I can live with I suppose.

However, I was also told - by a reputable installer (NSI Gold)....etc. that, the police will not respond unless

* The system must have a proximity keypad - Seriously!!

* The second sensor is triggered within 30 minutes from the 1st one, otherwise it is considered a new incident.

* The System must have a maintenance contract with 2 annual maintenances - NOT one.

My questions really are

1- Are these last three points actually true? Or does it depend on which police force?

2- Is the

[A-G]

However, I was also told - by a reputable installer (NSI Gold)....etc. that, the police will not respond unless

* The system must have a proximity keypad - Seriously!!

Depends on a few variables. .... but probably correct.

* The second sensor is triggered within 30 minutes from the 1st one, otherwise it is considered a new incident.

* The System must have a maintenance contract with 2 annual maintenances - NOT one.

True & True

My questions really are

2- Is the

[Guest old-hand]

Could someone kindly correct me if I am wrong

I was told that the police would not respond unless

1. The Alarm is monitored -of course
   
2. There is a confirmed incident triggered by two activations (ie 2 sensors)
   
3. The system must have two local key holders
   

Which I can live with I suppose.

However, I was also told - by a reputable installer (NSI Gold)....etc. that, the police will not respond unless

* The system must have a proximity keypad - Seriously!!

* The second sensor is triggered within 30 minutes from the 1st one, otherwise it is considered a new incident.

* The System must have a maintenance contract with 2 annual maintenances - NOT one.

My questions really are

1- Are these last three points actually true? Or does it depend on which police force?

2- Is the

[Guest RJBsec]

* The System must have a maintenance contract with 2 annual maintenances - NOT one.

Grade 2 system can have 1 maintenance visit and one remote via the installer's remote diagnostic software.

[james.wilson]

yes thise points are correct.

As oxo points out you do have options on the proximity keypad that will need to be explained to you

you have 6 choices but 3 are the only one to consider.

1. as you have already discovered disarm using a prox device

2. entry door disables confirm, if you use this then you dont need prox as once you open your front door all confirmation is disabled (ie the police bit) but while you can open the door with a key, someone else can open the door with a boot.... and disable all confirmation. Strongly not advised IMO

3. as oxo says use a shuntlock or access system on the front door, that way if the door is booted in confirm is not disabled as the lock will still be locked.

but prox is usually the most cost effective, a shunt lock is the best IMO (in most instances)

[chexsec]

3, Not exactly as the monitored one will signal more items like power failures battery faults ect.

In reality a speech dialler can signal these faults too

[james.wilson]

yes but not all of them as your limited by outputs/inputs. a speech dialler cant touch an extended digi.

no test calls for one.