Emergency planning
Develop plans for a variety of emergencies. Periodically discuss and rehearse
emergency plans that include the following:
• Understand how to use your security system.
• Know the normal state of doors and windows; open, closed, or locked.
• Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to the touch.
• Emphasize that everyone should escape as quickly as possible. Do not stop to
gather belongings.
• Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help reduce smoke inhalation
during your escape.
• Meet at a designated outdoor location.
• Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if there is a fire.
• Notify the fire department from a phone outside the building.
WARNING:
If you arrive at the premises and hear sirens, do not attempt to enter the
building. Call for emergency assistance from a phone outside the building.
Your floor plan
Use the following guidelines when drawing your floor plan:
• Show all building levels.
• Show exits from each room (if possible).
• Show all building exits and fire escapes.
• Show the location of all security system components.
• Show the locations of fire extinguishers.
Alarm system limitations
Not even the most advanced alarm systems can guarantee protection against
burglary, fire, or environmental emergencies. All alarm systems are subject to
possible compromise or failure-to-warn, for a variety of reasons including:
• If sirens are not placed within range of persons sleeping in remote areas of the
premises, or if they are placed behind doors or other obstacles.
• If intruders gain access through unprotected entry points or areas where sensors
are bypassed.
• If intruders have the technical means of bypassing, jamming, or disconnecting
any or all parts of the system.
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