House Alarms
As more and more of us become security conscious at home, the
number of house alarms increases.
They can help to keep our property safe, but sometimes they go
off for no reason and can disturb our neighbours.
If you have a house alarm, it's important to register a
keyholder - someone who can be contacted if your alarm goes off,
and who is able to deactivate it before it causes a nuisance to
your neighbours - or causes you expense while you're away.
All alarms should be fitted with a twenty minute cut-out device
according to the law, but some - especially older models - don't
have this fitted. If an alarm goes off continuously and is
considered to be a nuisance we try our best to locate a key holder
or get in contact with the owner. If this isn't possible, however,
we can obtain a warrant. Once this is signed by a Justice of the
Peace, with the help of a locksmith, electrician and Police
representation, we can enter the premises and shut the alarm off.
The locksmith will then change the locks - leaving the house in as
secure a state as it was found. The new keys will be held at Civic
Office, Barry until the home owner comes to collect them. The
homeowner will then be responsible for the costs of the entire
operation, which can amount to hundreds of pounds.
Join the Alarm Keyholder Register
If you have a house alarm, please register on our Alarm
Keyholder Register. This will help us to act quickly to get the
alarm turned off as soon as possible - and prevent potential costs
being recurred to you. All information provided will be
confidential and protected by the Data Protection Act.
Please use the form here to register your details with us, by
post or online, including the name of two key holders who can
access your property to switch off the alarm, if necessary.
Online Alarm Keyholder Registration Form