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Security Camera System - Buyers Guide

Although the application of CCTV security have not changed very much over the past years, the tools and equipment have significantly. Cameras became smaller, cheaper and better, but the major breakthrough happened in recording equipment. Therefore many customers shopping for complete CCTV monitoring and recording systems are confused by such a verity of available products. Goal of this article is to guide buyers toward best possible and most economical type of CCTV equipment, based on intended implementation and requirements. Selecting the right cameras.It is virtually impossible to describe all types of available ones in this short article. We will focus our attention on most popular and widely used camera types instead. CCTV produce images using CMOS or CCD (Charge Couple Device) chips. Tiny, very low price CCTV cameras usually use CMOS technology, produce poor quality images and have very poor light sensitivity. Decent quality CCTV cameras use CCD technology. The size of the CCD c

What To Do In The Event Of A Fire At Your Business Premises

As part of the fire risk assessment it is important for businesses to identify what to do in the event of a fire. Common sense and discretion should be used on the discovery of a fire. If the fire is very small, and one is confident that it can easily be extinguished, the nearest appropriate fire extinguisher should be used. If this action has no immediate effect on the fire the fire alarm should be operated to inform fellow colleagues and personnel within the workplace. In premises not provided with an electrical alarm the warning should be by word of mouth, "FIRE", or by operating the manual break glass call points. In general the fire alarm should be sounded prior to the fire being tackled. All staff should be shown the "Break the Glass call point" in the vicinity of where they work. If calling the fire service or reporting a fire locally the following information should be gathered where possible: 1. The exact location of the fire; 2. The location of any trapp

The Process Of A Fire Risk Assessment

Today, with regulations enforcing evermore stringent safety measures concerned with fire, staying abreast of developments can be difficult. Of prime importance is to have a regular fire risk assessment to ensure hazards are kept to a minimum. The duty of a regular fire risk assessment lies firmly in the hands of the 'responsible person'. It is this person 's job to ensure and manage any fire risks that may be present, either in a business or residential premises. Part of their work is to ensure that effective fire risk assessment procedures are put in place. But how does this 'responsible person' carry out a fire risk assessment? What processes are involved to ensure resident 's or worker 's safety in the prevention and reaction to a fire? The first step in any fire risk assessment is to identify the hazards that may be present in either a workplace or residential location. There are many hazards to contemplate when conducting a fire risk assessment. It mu

How To Make An Outdoor Fire Pit

A fire pit can add dimension and value to your home. Fire pits are very nice in the winter as well as the summer. There are kits available that allow you to simply put one together and away you go. However, I find that learning how to make an outdoor fire pit is the most cost effective way to go. The first thing you want to do is consider what you want the fire pit to look like. Think about color, height, width, location and material needed. You want to be away from any structures or things that could catch fire for obvious reasons, so location is the first thing to decide on. For material, most rock or do-it-yourself cement should suffice. As these things go, always check with your local authorities for ordinances and regulations regarding fire pits in your area concerning where they can be placed and how big they can be. You want to be within the law with this. If you need building permits or neig

Top Fire Fighting Tips For Home And Business

Fire prevention can help to reduce the likelihood of a fire occurring, but not eliminate the chance of fire altogether so knowing how to fight a fire safely is essential to stop it getting out of control. But, and an important but, it is also imperative you know when to fight a fire, as some fires are beyond your control and the best course of action for your safety and others is to evacuate the area as quickly as possible. To make sure that you have the best chance of escaping a fire and possibly stopping it from getting out of control, here are some top fire fighting tips for home and work. First Things First Whether you are going to tackle the fire or not, call the Fire Service as it is easy to forget once you jump into action. In the UK, the phone numbers 999, 911 (USA) and 112 (Europe) are all programmed to send you to the emergency services. Fight Or Don't Fight? If a fire has broken out, you need to decide fairly quickly if you are capable of fighting it or not. If the fir

Electronic Access Control Keys

If you are looking for a key to Crime Prevention it 's in electronic access control systems. Our modern society is a world of locks and keys. Home security, office security, apartments, and office space - the list goes on, but what 's known for certain comprehensive key management is the weak link. Almost every person in modern day society will be packing a keychain that 's got more than just one or two keys. House keys, garage keys, office keys, and car keys are rattling around the bottom of our pockets and in our purses. Although we feel safe, it 's a false security that leads too often to lost and stolen keys, which is another weakness in our modern security. The bottom line is keys really are not a secure way of keeping things safe and secure. Each year hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent to re-key buildings because a set of keys was lost or an employee was let go and did not return their keys. Worse yet, have you ever stopped to wonder just how many m

Selecting The Best Amongst Available Diy Home Security Systems

Diy home security systems are a source of enjoyment and hobby. One who is exhausted after doing work can release its depression and get rid of stresses & be relaxed. When you go in the markets you become busy. You do the comparison in features, prices and installation complications and your engagements can divert you from your laborious day-to-day fatigues. The Electrical engineers and the people also look at crafts and the gathering at diy home security systems in the market. The diy home security systems are not doubt very useful and attractive. Security of houses is one of the most important tasks and as such there are some persons who want to make their houses secured. They utilize their money and on turn make arrangements to get their homes secured. The sensible persons do not waste their money on insurance against the purchase of effective diy home security systems, which are useless being improper and defective one. The option for the purchase of Diy home security syst