Intruder Alarm Takeover & Recommission — Christchurch

EAC Fire and Security Ltd • christchurch, england • Posted June 18, 2026

About the Role

EAC Fire & Security was recently engaged to take over, recommission, and fully service an intruder alarm system at a residential property in Christchurch . The existing system had been deactivated and the owner wanted it brought back into full operational condition.

Scope of Work & Actions Taken

When we arrived, the following issues were noted:

  • The alarm had been turned off / disabled
  • The backup battery was extremely old (about 22 years)
  • The external bell (siren) was faulty
  • Access codes and user configuration were outdated
  • No recent system testing or walk test had been done

Our team carried out the following steps:

  • Power & Panel Reactivation
    Enabled the control panel, cleared old fault states, and brought the system back online.
  • Code Reset & Access Configuration
    Reset master, user, and installer codes to ensure full system access and security.
  • Bat...