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Security systems and intruder alarms / Vivian Capel.

By: Capel, Vivian.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Jordan Hill, Oxford : Heinemann Newnes, 1989Description: x, 268 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 043490211X.Subject(s): Electronic security systems | Burglar alarms | Burglar alarms -- Great BritainDDC classification: 621.38928
Contents:
Part One: General section -- Alarm system requirements -- The basic alarm system -- Control equipment -- Sensors -- Space protection sensors -- Sounding the alarm -- Closed-circuit television -- General security -- Planning a security system -- Domestic systems -- Preventing shop-lifting -- Employee theft -- Fire alarm systems -- Dealing with terrorism -- Public liability -- Conclusion to Part One -- Part Two: Technical section -- Installing intruder alarms -- Testing the intruder alarm and completion -- Fault-finding in intruder alarms and maintenance -- The National Supervisory Council for intruder alarms -- Installing fire alarms and maintenance -- Reference information -- British standards.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 621.38928 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00052222
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

As well as a complete guide to alarm systems, including their installation, Vivian Capel explores all areas of security that should concern businesses, encompassing fire, fraud, liability claims, shoplifting, violence to staff and computer crime. The second edition is a long awaited revision that brings this popular guide up to date with the latest technology and recent developments in security strategy, such as the applications of CCTV. In addition, a case study has been added which provides the reader with an opportunity to test their own knowledge and judgement- solutions are provided at the end of the chapter! New edition contains new information to bring this popular title up-to-date with latest developmentsExcellent reference guide for security professionals, general managers, shop owners etc.Useful for students following the relevant NVQ programmes from SITO

Includes index.

Part One: General section -- Alarm system requirements -- The basic alarm system -- Control equipment -- Sensors -- Space protection sensors -- Sounding the alarm -- Closed-circuit television -- General security -- Planning a security system -- Domestic systems -- Preventing shop-lifting -- Employee theft -- Fire alarm systems -- Dealing with terrorism -- Public liability -- Conclusion to Part One -- Part Two: Technical section -- Installing intruder alarms -- Testing the intruder alarm and completion -- Fault-finding in intruder alarms and maintenance -- The National Supervisory Council for intruder alarms -- Installing fire alarms and maintenance -- Reference information -- British standards.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Alarm system requirements
  • The basic alarm system
  • Control equipment
  • Sensors
  • Space protection sensors
  • Sounding the alarm
  • Closed- circuit television
  • General security
  • Planning a security system
  • Domestic systems
  • Preventing shoplifting
  • Violence against staff
  • Employee theft
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Public liability
  • Installing intruder alarms
  • Testing the intruder alarm
  • Fault finding and maintenance of alarms
  • The National Supervisory Council for intruder alarms
  • Installation and maintenance of fire alarms
  • Case study
  • Reference information
  • British standards
  • Index

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