Installing Alarm System at Home - DIY

danger163 on 03/10/2017 - 17:40
Last edited 03/10/2017 - 17:57 by 1 other user

Can we install alarm system at home on our own?

I have heard there are laws that electricals needs to be done by a licensed sparky, if not insurance wont cover it.

Are there any laws as such for installing security alarm?

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  • supnigs super skids on 03/10/2017 - 19:41
    +1

    buy battery one

  • Randxyz123 on 03/10/2017 - 21:16

    There are definitely laws where you need a sparky to run wiring. If you haven't done anything similar before I'd suggest not doing it.

  • outlander on 03/10/2017 - 21:47

    Yeah. Any fixed wiring is supposed to be done by someone with at least a telecommunications certificate. Its mostly a hangover from earlier times..they didn't want stuff connected to the phone line that could destroy equipment upstream

  • danger163 on 03/10/2017 - 22:28

    Thanks. Alarm system I bought is all wireless and runs on battery. No need of sparky for this

    • usmanyousaf on 04/10/2017 - 02:37

      you need sparky(certification) only if there are wires/cables involve especially when they are live wires.

      Wireless alarm system is DIY most of the time so go for it.

    • megpar on 10/10/2017 - 23:22

      If you don't mind me asking, which wireless system did you purchase? And how is it working? I am thinking to install one and the installer is asking close to 3$$$ for 6 CCTV and Hills alarm system

  • whooah1979 on 04/10/2017 - 10:11

    laws that electricals needs to be done by a licensed sparky, if not insurance wont cover it.

    You don't need an electrician. Alarm systems can be installed by a registered cabler. They also need a security license if you're paying them.

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