Whether you live in an apartment building or a house, in the city or the suburbs, it is important to install both a burglar alarm and fire alarm to your home. Not only will these each provide reassurance to your safety, but they will act as a preventative measure. To learn more about both burglar alarms and fire alarms, continue reading below.

Burglar Alarms

The home and business burglar alarm systems that we offer here at Secure Lock & Alarm incorporate various types of sensors, door transmitters, and even window contacts that can detect break-in or unauthorized entry. The alarm will notify both you and the authorities immediately upon intrusion. When the system is monitored by our Central Station, you will never feel fear. We are equipped to set up and manage any alarm installation needed. With our wide variety of alarm types and sensors, we can design a system with the amount of protection needed to fit your budget.

24-Hour Monitoring Against All Break-Ins

We offer the following monitoring:

  • Burglary detection
  • Video surveillance
  • Closed-circuit television surveillance (CCTV)

Environmental and Disaster Detection

Ensure your home is detected from potential disasters. 

  • Fire detection systems
  • Flood detection systems
  • Carbon monoxide detection sensors
  • Temperature sensors

Insurance Advantages

  • According to the Insurance Information Institute, home insurance premiums may be reduced by installing a burglar alarm.
  • Insurance companies may also reduce business insurance premiums in some cases. Most business insurance policies require that the fire alarm system is connected to a 24-hour central station monitoring system (other than your local police department) in order for you to get a discount. 

Fire Alarms

There are significant differences between the different types of fire alarms. Each performs in different ways when protecting your home from fire. Commercial fire regulations are very different from those of residential homes and multi-unit apartment buildings, so please take this into consideration as you read the information below. We recommend having both ionization and photoelectric fire alarms in your home as well as having those smoke detectors monitored by our Central Station.

Ionization Fire Alarms vs. Photoelectric Fire Alarms

Discover the difference between these two fire alarms offered at Secure Lock & Alarm

  • Ionization fire alarms are more responsive to flaming fires opposed to slow smoldering fires. 
  • Photoelectric smoke alarms are generally better suited for fires that have long smoldering times that release smoke clouds and a large amount of dust particles.

Is Your Home Compliant with Massachusetts Fire Code?

The residential fire alarm code changed drastically in April of 2010. If you have purchased your home after 2010, then you most likely have the correct equipment. That being said, if you purchased your home prior to 2010 we suggest revamping your equipment with some of our newer models.  

Contact Us To Learn More

If you’re searching for more information about burglar alarms or fire alarms, you’ve come to the right place. Our expert team here at Secure Lock & Alarm can highlight the differences between and two, and how each will be of a benefit to your needs. To get started, give us a call at (978) 927-6400 or email us at Sales@SecureLockandAlarm.com.