In some city, yes. Need to check with the alarm service providers and polic departments.
The Home Security Store is the best company for residential alarms. Check out their website at www.homesecuritystore.com.
North west residential is good www.safeidaho.com
To purchase residential alarms online, go to a website that you feel you can trust. This website: www.homesecuritystore.com, seems to have a nice spread of home security options that can be purchsed from online.
Most public areas and buildings have them installed as a legal requirement. Some houses and residential buildings also have fire alarms but mostly smoke alarms. (Two different things).
Most residential areas do not follow a particular protocol in regards to alarm systems.
An excellent company is Electronic Security Systems, Inc. They are based in Tampa, FL.
If your alarm is connected to OnStar, police will be notified if someone steals your car.
Modern-day alarms are wonderfully effective at fending off intruder either by using motion detecting lights or audible alarms to rapidly alert the property owner. Most alarms can also be connected with the local police department.
To prevent residential looting during civil unrest or natural disasters, measures such as increasing police presence, implementing curfews, securing properties with locks and alarms, forming neighborhood watch groups, and having emergency response plans in place can be effective.
Yes, it is an industry standard for home security companies alarms to directly call the local police department if they are triggered. They usually call a fire truck also.
ADT and Brink's Home Security are two of the top-known national home security companies in the US.
Optical smoke alarms can be less effective in high-humidity environments, as moisture can cause false alarms or reduce sensitivity. They may also be more prone to dirt and dust accumulation, which can interfere with their operation and require regular maintenance. Additionally, optical alarms can be slower to respond to certain types of fires, such as those involving flames, compared to ionization smoke alarms. Lastly, they tend to be more expensive than traditional smoke alarms.