If you have an alarm system making use of key holding services ensures that your alarmed property will be attended to within 20 minutes. If your alarm goes off three times without you being able to get to the premises within 20 minutes, your alarm can be considered a nuisance and the police will withdraw any further responses to your property’s alarm system. Key holding services will keep a key to your property and are sure to be on the scene within 20 minutes.
If your alarm is considered a nuisance and you do not have key holding services, you will be served a Noise Abatement Notice by the council and officials may break into your property to stop the noise by disconnecting the alarm. They would then have to re-secure your premises and charge you for all the time and money these efforts amounted to. If you do not comply, this is a criminal offence that will likely incur a fine.
What do key holding services do?
The key holding services will respond to your alarm and attend to your property in under 20 minutes if you are not able to. Because they have access to keys for your home they will be able to investigate the issue and turn off your alarm so that it is not construed as a nuisance. The company will take of re-securing your premises if there is a case of criminal activity and will also act as a liaison to the police. Key holding services are offered for both domestic and commercial premises.
Can I trust a key holding service?
Leaving the keys to your property with a stranger may seem like a daunting prospect, but key holding services should be licensed by the SIA in accordance with the BS7984 Key holding standards. All the staff members should be fully trained in security-related duties.
How do I get key holding services?
Conduct online research to see which company best suits your needs and budget. You can then contact them ask for a quote. A surveyor will visit your property to draw up the relevant security solutions for your particular needs.