Alarm Code Policy

Introduction

This policy sets out the approach to providing alarm code holders with alarm access to the Tanfield Railway.

• The Tanfield Railway Company Ltd (TRCo) will be responsible for issuing alarm codes and monitoring alarm code information

Responsibility of Alarm Code hoders

• All codes that are provided by the TRCo are the responsibility of the alarm code holder.

• Alarm codes are uniquely identified and should not be shared with anyone. If it’s found your code has been shared, your privileges will be immediately revoked.

• If an alarm code holder ceases to be an active volunteer, the code will be immediately revoked. 

Responsibility Assumed when Disarming a Site

• The person who disarms the site or part of takes responsibility for ensuring the site, or part of is re-armed at the end of the working day. 

• If you trigger the alarm you should disarm the alarm and notify the security group that a false alarm has been triggered, Security group details can be found in the back office, AH and ET Stations

• An alarm holder may leave the site & buildings open only if they pass full responsibility to another recognized alarm holder with their agreement

• If the responsible alarm holder has to leave the site and no other alarm holder is available, they should contact a member of the security group prior to leaving the site. The phone numbers of members of the security group can be found in the back office, AH and ET Stations

• If the alarm holder loses their code, or believes it has been identified by another user they should immediately contact the security group for a replacement code.