What is Portable appliance testing (PAT) Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use.…
Intruder alarm systems, or burglar alarms as they are often known, make intruders think twice. They not only act as a deterrent but will provide a warning that an intrusion…
CCTV stands for Closed-Circuit Television, which uses video cameras to broadcast a signal to a previously specified monitor or set of monitors. As the term ‘closed circuit’ would imply, this…
Simply defined, the term "access control" describes any technique used to control passage into or out of any area. The standard ‘Chubb’ style mortice lock that uses a key may…
The choice of fire alarm system depends on the building structure and may also be defined by a Risk assessment or specified through the local fire officer attending site and…
You have lost or broken a key, what do you do? Well you call The Alarm Surgery and we will assess your situation and offer you the right solution to…
Security Lighting has been around for years and is a well embedded element of premises security from the home to commercial properties. When choosing a light what should you look…