How can I reduce the chance that my battery will cause a false alarm?
Like all batteries, your backup has a useful life of about 3 to 5 years, but that life may be shortened if you have had several power outages. Your battery backup should be checked annually, or after any storm related false alarm, by an alarm technician, and replaced when needed.

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1. What is a false alarm?
2. What is a backup battery?
3. How can backup batteries cause false alarms?
4. How can I reduce the chance that my battery will cause a false alarm?
5. What other steps can I take to prevent a false alarm?
6. How many warnings can I receive before a summons is issued?
7. What is the fee for an alarm permit?
8. How long can my outdoor audible alarm sound?
9. What is a central station response code?