Fall Business Security and Maintenance Tips

Prepare Your Business for Fall

Since fall is nearing, it’s a great time to prepare your business for seasonal changes and do routine maintenance on your security system. The fall and winter seasons have increased risks for fires, leaks, and freezing pipes. Yearly adjustments are necessary to make sure your system is doing its job and protecting you from these risks.

Yearly maintenance is simple. Here’s a couple of easy steps you can take to prepare your security system for the cold seasons.

Replace the Batteries

Many people often forget to replace the batteries in their fire detectors and system. They’re often reminded only when they hear the system report the low battery. The owners and tenants are vulnerable until they replace the batteries. While some sensors can last 3-5 years on the same batteries, it’s recommended that you change the batteries yearly so you’re protected.

Check Sensor Positioning

Did your office get renovated or even get some new furniture? Have you rearranged your furniture recently? Make sure to take a look at your sensors to make sure they are still in the perfect position to be effective. If you are unsure, give our team a call and we can assist you.

Yearly Maintenance

Doing your own system checks help prevent major malfunctions in your security system, but an annual inspection from a qualified technician helps ensure everything stays running in perfect shape. An inspector performs a more thorough check on all the components, wiring, power supplies, and sensors in the system and replaces or repairs anything that is not performing at 100 percent. Most companies offer annual inspections at relatively low cost, and many include it as a part of the initial installation agreement. This helps prevent more expensive repairs down the road and also reduces the risk of the system failing when you need it most.

The inspector also updates any software that needs it. This sometimes happens remotely through the main control panel without any input from you. However, inquire about the software while the inspector is there to make sure you have the most updated firmware. This eliminates bugs and reduces the risk of malfunction.

Check Entry Points

Check all entry points, including front/rear office doors, maintenance doors, and screened windows. These should always be monitored for vulnerabilities. A burglar will check for these entry points first because most homeowners often forget about securing them. Also, survey your property. Do you have trees with their limbs close to windows? Trees are easy for burglars to climb without being detected. If you do have a limb close to windows, be sure to cut them down or call a professional to remove them.

Clean Out Areas with Excessive Leaves

Dead leaves contribute to many fires during the fall and winter due to their flammability. Make sure before you crank up the heat, you remove leaves from your roof gutters and landscaping areas. All it takes is one spark for the leaves the catch on fire. If you aren’t able to, contact a professional leaf removal company who can do it for you!

And as always, your Sonitrol team is here to service your system and check for any problems. Your safety is our top priority year-round and we appreciate your business's continued trust in our team.