New Home Owner Check List

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TEN-POINT CHECKLIST TO KEEP YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR PROPERTY SAFE AND SECURE

• Every family dwelling should have working smoke detectors on each level of the property as per Toronto city by-laws.
   

• Every family dwelling should have at least one, normally two carbon-monoxide detectors as per Toronto city by-laws.
   

• Fire extinguishers should be kept on the premises in case of emergency.
   

• Fire-proof safe or document box is strongly advised to ensure valuable documents do not perish in a fire situation.
   

• New owners should consider changing locks, especially the front door lock as previous owners, relatives and neighbours may still have keys.
   

• Motion-sensing exterior flood-lights will deter potential thieves from trespassing.
   

• Reconnect existing security system to a monitoring station is a cheap and effective deterrent.  Also, your insurance company will give you a reduction on your premiums with a monitored security system.
   

• Install new security system as needed and ensure it is monitored to receive your insurance discount.
   

• Install intercom to front door. This enables you to talk to callers without opening your front door thereby ensuring your safety. These systems can have audio and video and can be integrated with your existing telephone and cable T.V. systems.
   

• Install surveillance cameras throughout your property. These cameras can be digitally-recorded and viewed at the location and off-site via a high-speed internet connection.

This information is a courtesy from Solo Security.  Should you require further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to call Niall Murphy at
(416) 897-0384.

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