Recommendation for house alarm supplier/installer.

Don't know whats allowed here re posting company details etc.
here is the PSA register of licenced installers.
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If your employing a company to install a system , legally you must use a PSA licenced company.
Always get at least 3 quotes & ensure you compare like with like.
If you are looking at service contracts & monitoring ensure you find out whats covered. Some companys limit you to one or 2 calls per year etc.
With monitoring also enquire whats the situation if you change providors. Believe it or not some companys dont let you use UPC etc...
Don't accept an online or verbal quote without a site visit to confirm everything is covered. That way there are no surprise's later.
Oh and check your getting everything thats needed. Some companys don't quote for an external bell & then try to charge it as an extra.
As a minimum you system should include
The main panel & keypad
A Back up battery
An internal and external bell & strobe.
All ground floor & accessible windows & doors shoud be protected by shock sensors & contacts.
The internal area should be covered by at least 1 PiR (Motion detector)
 
sure can,tom maher in oranmore,he installed my alarm and electric gates.good guy and is always at the end of the phone.installed 2 years now both of them and no probs since.
tom 0877555078,i think its riverdale security or riverdale alarms
 
If you are having an alarm fitted and there are valuables to consider, the Insurance company will specify who they will accept. There numerous companies out there -- just be careful on their ability to service the alarm and the equipment they use. Wireless alarms are the in-thing at the moment, but not suitable for many types of properties. Check out whoever you choose and see if they have installations in your area.
 
Make sure it complies with ISI 199 which is what merman is getting at. This is the industry standard for insurers.
 
horusd said:
Make sure it complies with ISI 199 which is what merman is getting at. This is the industry standard for insurers.
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The point I was trying to make was that if the installation is passed by your Insurers, they will advise what is acceptable. Otherwise, in the case of a claim, the Insurers may not pay out.
 
mercman said:
The point I was trying to make was that if the installation is passed by your Insurers, they will advise what is acceptable. Otherwise, in the case of a claim, the Insurers may not pay out.
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Insurers will go by EN50131. They will take your word for it that your installation complies with this standard, but they may investigate in the event of a substantial claim. If it doesn't comply and you have stated it does, they may declare your insurance void.
Leo
 
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