What Kind of Commercial CCTV Alarm System Do I Need?
Having provided commercial CCTV solutions for businesses of all kinds over the years, we at CCTV Galway understand that every property is slightly different, and that each client requires a CCTV solution adapted to their particular needs. And so, when it comes to our CCTV installation in Galway, a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work, which is why we offer two different kinds of alarms linked to your CCTV apparatus: perimeter alarms and trap alarms.
If you own a commercial property, you might be unsure as to which CCTV alarm system is best suited to you. To help you make the right decision, this blog post walks you through the merits of each one.
Perimeter Alarm
Generally speaking, businesses these days rely slightly less on perimeter alarm security, which identifies vibrations around the edge of your premises and sets off an alarm when an intrusion into the perimeter of your property has been detected. Having such an alarm adds an extra layer of security, and can be particularly helpful when you have an inner building surrounded by grounds (hotels, golf courses, etc.) that you wish to protect from criminal activity as well.
The perimeter alarm can be monitored and managed at all times on a smartphone app, and our CCTV installers in Galway always adapt the system to your property’s needs. A perimeter security system for an office block, for example, will not need to be as complex as a system designed for a large-scale construction site or data centre. But both need to be done right, in accordance with your needs as a business owner.
Trap Alarm
Trap alarms are activated whenever there is an internal breach of your commercial premises. Our team, upon installing your CCTV system, will equip the building with internal motion sensors that respond immediately to any human movement outside the property. Such a system allows you to easily identify and locate the precise whereabouts of any criminals who attempt to enter your commercial property. This type of alarm is standard protocol in commercial premises such as banks, bars, restaurants, and petrol stations.
Trap alarms are also particularly helpful when you wish to limit access to certain areas of your building. Along with cameras monitoring where people are inside the building at any time, an alarm can be triggered when someone without access attempts to infiltrate a restricted area.
Of course, you can choose to install both types of CCTV alarm, or just one. If you need some more help understanding which precise CCTV installation suits you, do feel free to get in touch with us at CCTV Galway and we’d be happy to help.