Can the burglar and fire alarms be on the same system?
If you decide to purchase a monitored burglar alarm, it is relatively easy to wire the system so that it senses dangerous changes in the environment as well. Most alarm companies offer fire and burglar detection on the same system, but make sure to check before committing yourself to a contract. Installing a joint alarm system is especially helpful for protecting your home or your office when it is vacant. Once the fire alarm senses hazardous levels of heat or smoke, it operates through the same phone line/cellular connection as your regular alarm and informs the monitoring center of a possible emergency. A representative at the call center will then contact the proper authorities. Depending upon the system you choose, your fire alarm will still function when your burglar alarm is disarmed. More extensive systems also offer protection against hazards like carbon monoxide, temperature change, and rising water. Because carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, an alarm that detects the
