Alertacall - Moving on from hard-wired alarm and warden call systems

© Alertacall Ltd. Registered in England. Company Number 05145094. Contents Introduction 3 What is meant by “hard-wired alarm and warden call” systems? 3 The limitations of hard-wired alarm and warden call systems 4 Maintaining their effectiveness today 5 Inability to match the best of today’s alternatives 5 When “hard-wired” is a good thing 6 Door entry systems can benefit from being hard-wired 6 Alternatives to hard-wired alarm and warden call systems 7 Resident Communication & Engagement System 7 High quality door entry systems 8 Smoke alarms 9 If monitored smoke alarms are preferred 9 Reducing false alarms 9 Communicating about smoke alarm tests and evacuation policy 10 Tracking the occupancy of properties each day for fire safety 10 Best options for emergency contact 10 Mobile phone and dispersed alarms 10 Proactive daily contact as an alternative to alarms 11 Financial impact of replacing the current systems 11 Benefits of removing hard-wired alarm and warden call systems 12 Housing provider benefits 12 Resident benefits 12 How to go about the removal of hard-wired alarm and warden call systems 13 Step 1 - Define what the future service will look like 14 Step 2 - Create positive communications plan for residents 15 Step 3 - Implement new contact system prior to decommissioning 16 Step 4 - Signpost those who want personal alarms 17 Step 5 - Install high quality door entry system 17 Step 6 - Implement a strategy for your smoke alarms in individual dwellings 17 Step 7 - Remove hard-wired alarm and warden call equipment from walls 17 Meeting the “digital agenda” - other technology to consider in sheltered and supported housing 18 Questions? Call us for free guidance. 18 About Alertacall 19 Moving on from hard-wired alarm and warden call systems 2 www.alertacall.com