Why Should Subscribers Use Licensed Dealers /
Follow Up On Room Status System
February 21, 2013
see The Alarm Exchange below
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Question
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Ken,
What are the negative ramifications for a customer that uses a non-licensed alarm installer in the state of New York. I was on an estimate the other day and I got into a conversation with a prospective client about the importance of using a licensed alarm company such as mine. She said that she had done some Internet research on the topic of licensed alarm installers in the State of New York and decided to call only licensed companies as she would assume that they are more qualified to do the job but nowhere could she find what the negative ramifications for the client would be that used a non-licensed installer. She saw the penalties for the alarm company but again nothing about the client. Honestly after all of these years in the business I couldn't definitively answer her question other then speculation about insurance coverage, etc.
So I ask you - What are the negative ramifications for a customer that uses a non-licensed alarm installer in the State of New York.
Thank you for all you do for our industry.
Steve
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Answer
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The issue isn't limited to New York; it's a great question for all licensed jurisdictions, which is most states. Considering all of the requirements for getting an Alarm Installer License in New York I'm surprised you couldn't come up with a few quick responses. So why would a customer care if the alarm dealer was licensed? Maybe price is all the customer should care about, or a suave sales pitch, or immediate installation, a fancy advertisement, or reputation or just a recommendation from a friend. Well I can think of a few responses, and I'm sure there are many more.
- Licensing laws generally include some level of competency requirements;
- Education and testing; maybe continued education or certification levels. The license insures at least some level of competence.
- Criminal background check for all employees who will have any contact with the customer. Customers don't do their own background checks and this may be the single most important response you could offer.
- Some jurisdictions require licensed dealers to maintain certain minimum standards of operation, such as contracts, insurance and standards.
- Most jurisdictions will receive and act upon complaints made against licensed contracts, a remedy that may not be available if the customer chooses to deal with an unlicensed contractor.
- A licensed dealer has demonstrated that at a minimum he is willing to abide and conform to the licensing laws. Those that choose to disobey the licensing law may be ignoring lots of other laws that are designed to protect consumers.
You may want to ask a few questions of your own when confronted with a customer who is making you bid against a non licensed contractor. [and let's face it, you may have some difficulty competing with an unlicensed contractor - why? because the unlicensed contractor doesn't have your expenses for license compliance, insurance, employee wages; might even get his equipment at Midnight Alarm Supplies or off a truck]. So ask, would the customer allow his or her kids to be picked up by a school bus employing driver's without driver's licenses or vehicle insurance? No? Then why would they allow someone unlicensed into their home and trust them with their security and safety?
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Follow Up On Room Status System From Feb 20, 2013 [thanks for all the participation]
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Ken,
Re: Med. office room status system & inspector:
I think Rob gave the answer to this issue himself. If there is no local requirement for the items to be listed & are not presented or called out as required 'Life Safety' features for the premise then Rob may have to do battle on this one with the AHJ.
Rob would be best advised to take it up a notch & talk to the inspectors boss & make his case. It would appear to me that he has a good case to fight this one if these requirements are not on the local books.
Bart/ Security G.
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Question for Rob of Florida concerning the Room Status System. Rob, what area of Florida are you located? You may have other options. You also used the term "customizable". Can you elaborate on that?
Robert M. Worthy CPP, ACFEI-CHS, President
Secur Technologies, Inc.
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Ken
In response to Rob the Florida contractor and his question about code. If the assembly is not a fully listed assembly by a registered listing agency then it has to be approved before installation. In our jurisdiction we can sometimes take items to the local AHJ and see what they will allow. But if the inspector is applying the code articles you stated then you are in violation of that code. You are to install the system according to the installation instructions and listing and labeling. If the system is not listed and labeled then you can not install it. Just like you wouldn't allow a subcontractor to install something that will possibly make you liable the AHJ doesn't want to sign off on something that may make them or their jurisdiction liable. There will be more issues coming up soon with installations once nfpa 730 is absorbed into the code and local AHJ's start to apply it.
Brice Henninger
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Ken
All electrical equipment MUST BE Listed for the purpose and approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. Is the Drs office a classified (hazard) location? Gases, oxygen, nitrous oxide etc? If so the equipment may have to be LISTED EXPLOSION PROOF or at the least INTRINSICALLY SAFE. (Normal operation will not be a hazard due to arcing etc).
If the Drs office is low or ordinary hazard was the equipment installed in boxes above the ceiling? Were splices in a box or loose. Were the conductors laying on top of the ceiling grid? Were there wall penetrations affecting the smoke integrity of the wall? Was the ceiling an air return plenum? (Requiring listed PLENUM WIRE).
That is one thing that a lot of alarm people fail to realize is that our craft is governed By the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE as well as others. Just because it is low voltage does not mean the code does not apply.NFPA 70 is defined as PROMOTING THE SAFE USE OF ELECTRICITY. A threshold voltage is not mentioned.
This case shows that if you don't take the time to DO IT RIGHT when can you find the time to do it again for nothing? Pay attention to the LEVEL 1 NTS Certification course. Everything you may have done improperly is covered in this three day course.
Joel Kent
NTS Senior Instructor
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Ken,
The NEC defines the AHJ as being responsible for approving materials. See article 100 of the NEC, definition of authority having jurisdiction and the word approved.
The sections quoted on the red tag are not the most relevant ones in this case, based on the contractors information. The section that really applies here is 110.2 ..."equipment required or permitted by this code shall be acceptable only if approved."
It is a common practice of many AHJ's to require all equipment to be NRTL listed to be 'approved'. This can be tricky if no one makes an approved part, then you have to get it listed, or get an exception by the AHJ. Also, local amendments can change this completely. You must investigate and find out if there are any that apply to your specific situation.
Chad Putney
Apple Alarm Systems
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Ken
My previous experience has been similar. You get stuck with an unmovable inspector and no way out. I had a 50/50 success rate withe the following plan: ask to respectfully meet with the inspector (maybe at his office) and show him that NO systems of this type are UL listed and never have been. The 2nd stage worked once and failed once. After he said no, I arranged a meeting with the Inspector's supervisor in his office and presented my case. Verdict: once it worked and once it failed.
If you work in a small town, and have to see this inspector again, even winning this case may cause you pain in the future. If you are in a bigger city, go for it.
Dennis Raefield
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Ken,
We have used Cornell Communications cornell.com over the years without issue from any AHJ. The system is bullet proof and is easy to install. That's the only assistance I can offer on this matter.
Doug
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Ken
"we did a favor for a customer"
FAVOR (also see "discount") = A donation with a liability.
Do yourself a favor and abandon the operational system in place "as-is" pending resolution [be sure you get paid].
Bob.
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Sub Contractors available for work / looking for subcontractors
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Help Wanted:
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Merger and Acquisitions
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NY - looking to purchase Burglar, Fire, Access, Video, Central Station accounts and companies. Long Island, NYC, Westchester. Call Ken Mara 516.294.6434 or kmara@worldwidesecurityusa.com
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Company for sale Charleston SC
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Long Island NY - Looking to buy accounts - highest multiples. Call Jeff Bertuccio 631-979-4500 ext 106 or JeffBertuccio@alarm-tech.com Alarm Tech Security All call are always confidential
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NY - looking to purchase fire alarm subscriber accounts in New York 5 boro's and Long Island. call Bob WIlliams at Briscoe Protective Systems Inc at 888 274 7263 ext 211 or email bobw@briscoeprotective.com All calls strictly confidential
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Central Stations
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Rapid Response Monitoring - UL Listed, FM Certified, FDNY Approved, IQ Certified, SIA Certified -wholesale monitoring services, audio, video, GPS, PERS, IP and residential and commercial protection, completely mobile Connectivity Dealer & Customer Access Services. 800-558-7767, sales@rrms.com, www.rrms.com
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Paragon Monitoring Center - UL Listed; monitoring all major formats, video monitoring including Videofied and CheckVideo. Jeff Martin 866-936-6648 jeff@wemonitor.org - www.wemonitor.org
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Your Monitoring Center / A Crime Alert Co. – UL; CSAA 5 Diamond – Burg, Fire, PERS, Video Verification, Total Connect, C24 Interactive. Call Mark Ramsey 800-829-8877 mark@crimealert.com www.crimealert.com
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Dispatch Center, Ltd - fully redundant UL Listed central station serving licensed security professionals.
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Nationwide Digital Monitoring - monitoring all of America UL Listed; NYC FD approved
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Alarm Central LLC - UL Listed CSAA Five Diamond Certified - Wholesale Monitoring
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AvantGuard Monitoring Centers : UL 2050 Listed, CSAA 5 Diamond, Fully Redundant Central Stations. Nationwide Wholesale Monitoring (we do not install and compete against our dealers) for PERS, Security, Fire, GPS, IP, Video, and Network monitoring. Contact Troy Iverson 877-206-9141 or sales@agmonitoring.com, www.agmonitoring.com
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Electronix Systems Central Station Alarms Inc., UL Listed, FDNY / FM Approved and Five Diamond Rated. Contact Jacqueline Jones jackiej@electronixsystems.com (631) 271-4000 www.electronixsystems.com
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Security Response Center – alarm monitoring across Canada – ULC Listed
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Security Alarm Monitoring, Inc- UL and 2050 listed; FM Certified, CSAA 5-Diamond Central Station.
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Monitoring America Alarm Co-Op - We are a true coop, This is Your Central Station - UL Listed, CSAA Five Diamond Certified, Wholesale Monitoring, Nationwide, Video, IP, PERS, Dealer Web Access - 800-879-1438,
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Centra-Larm Monitoring, Inc. - UL Listed, CSAA 5-Diamond, MAMA Certified, national coverage, dual fully-redundant facilities, wholesale monitoring services (all major/traditional formats), PERS, IP, GSM, GPS MPERS, video (CheckVideo, Videofied, and more), residential & commercial, Total Connect, C24 Interactive, Alarm.com(including 2-way voice), mobile remote access/apps for Dealers & their customers. PERS/Medical & GPS MPERS specialists. – Call Kevin at 800-639-4068 x102 or email to khelmig@centragroup.net - www.centragroup.net
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Armstrong’s National Alarm Monitoring - We do not sell, install or purchase accounts. We simply provide wholesale alarm monitoring across Canada. Dartmouth, NS B3B 1V1 contact National Sales Director: Kim Schellenberg 866-201-0551 kim@armcom.ca www.armcom.ca
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Dynamark Monitoring- UL Listed, CSAA Five Diamond Certified, IQ Certified. We monitor all major manufacturers and formats. Burg, Fire, PERS, Interactive, Video Verification, Managed Access. preferred product pricing through Dynamark Dealer Program. Call Guy Kline 855-562-5276. gkline@DynamarkMonitoring.com www.DynamarkMonitoring.com
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Ace Monitoring – Independent, Third Party CS since 1982. FM Approved. Commercial / Residential. We do not buy or install accounts. Burg, fire, PERS, AlarmNet, AES, Fire-lite & more. Free Dealer Access via Internet. Contact David Stewart; dstewart@acemonitoring.us; 800-225-8786; www.AceMonitoring.us
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Business Brokers / Consultants
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Jeff Bennetts, Bennetts Associates.......Specializing in the Security/Fire alarm Industry for over 10 years. Representing buyers and sellers, Business appraisals/valuations, M&A, and specialized consulting to the industry, that will assist in positioning your company for sale in the future. contact Jeff @ 704-321-7895, or jeff@bennettsassociates.net
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Barry Epstein - Vertex Capital - representing Buyers and Sellers in Life Safety Industry. bepstein4@sbcglobal.net cell:972-740-2740
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Mitch Reitman S.I.C. Consulting, Inc. Tax and Financial services 817-698-9999 MReitman@sicc.us www.sicc.us
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Rory Russell Acquisition & Funding Services www.afssmartfunding.com (800) 354-3863 Cell 518-366-5111
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John Colehower; Mergers & Acquisitions LLC; Providing Acquisition, Consulting, Brokerage and Financial Services to the Electronic Security Industry. jcolehower@aol.com ; Office: 609-577-9073; www.mergersacquisitionsus.com
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Bellemare, Inc. We assist you with the paperwork to obtain a Florida Electrical License, Fire alarm, Burglar Alarm and Low Voltage Specialties. Call: Pierre A. Bellemare (941)750-0253 or email: pierre@bellemare-tsi.com
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Ron Davis Davis Mergers and Acquisitions Group Inc rdavis@graybeardsrus.com Office 847 955 2345
Cell: 847 910 7716 www.graybeardsrus.com
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Insurance brokers / insurance companies for alarm industry
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Security America Risk Retention Group Alarm industry owned and sponsored E&O insurance – Call SARRG at 1-866-315-3838, or info@securityamericarrg.com. www.securityamericarrg.com
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Tammy Pillsbury, AIS. Account Executive, Marshall & Sterling Insurance. New York State Alarm E&O and Contractual Liability: 800-564-3773 tpillsbury@marshallsterling.com www.marshallsterling.com/rochester
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Rick Gombar Insurance Services, Inc. CA. Rick Gombar, President 800-446-6227
Rick@gombarinsurance.com www.gombarinsurance.com
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Eclipse Marketing & Insurance Services. Larry St John, CIC, Pres. 800-530-4448, LStJohn@eclipseinsurance.com - ins for alarm industry www.eclipseinsurance.com
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Alice Cornett Giacalone, Senior Vice President - selling alarm E&O throughout the United States
Central Insurance Agency, (800) 917-2542 aliceg@ciainsures.com www.ciainsures.com
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Ralph A.Costa - specializes in alarm insurance in New Jersey and other states 973 835 8444
ralph@burglaralarminsurance.com http://www.burglaralarminsurance.com/category.aspx?id=MISC1
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Shawn Iverson, CIC., The Insurance Center, Ogden, UT., 877-422-2626; Shawn@InsuranceCenterUT.com; www.InsuranceCenterUT.com
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Premier Alarm Insurance, Kristin Sikorski, Isle of Palms SC 29451 1-800-792-1728
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Financial Services
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Credit card processing and more - SkyBank Financial – Full service payment processor specializing in custom solutions for the Security Industry with integrated solutions to popular monitoring software such as SedonaOffice and Microkey. FREE access to state-of-the-art SkyBank Gateway including Virtual Terminal, Automated Recurring Billing modules, and Electronic Invoicing. Customized solutions for credit/debit and e-check (ACH). LIFETIME LOWEST RATE GUARANTEE. Contact Thomas Aronica at 800-617-9980, applynow@skybankfinancial.com, www.skybankfinancial.com
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Dynamark Capital – Alarm Funding for US dealers. Competitive multiples with no monthly minimums. Maintain the service and your independence. We also do bulk acquisitions. Call Guy Kline at 855-562-5276. gkline@DynamarkMonitoring.com www.DynamarkMonitoring.com
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RMRFunding - Alarm account funding. www.rmrfunding.com Contact David Tropper (855) 767-1900 dtropper@rmrfunding.com
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Astute Financial Consulting, LLC – financial reporting, budgeting and analysis. contact Jim Lee 970-223-2382 ext 1 or jim@astutefinancial.biz www.astutefinancial.biz
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Alarm Financial Services - funding for alarm dealers throughout the United States.
www.alarmfunding.com or call Jim Wooster 866-204-9350x12
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Educational and Training Programs
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New York State alarm license Approved 81-HOUR License Course www.mbfaa.com
contact Alan Glasser (718) 894-6712 mbfaa.ny@gmail.com
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NYS 81 hour approved training - contact NYBFAA 814-838-3093 Info@NYBFA.org) www.NYBFA.org
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New York State 81-Hour Alarm License Course - Approved by NY Dept. of State taught by NYBPSS Licensed Instructors; www.electricaltrainingcenterli.com Call Justin or Barbara @ 631-226-8021
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New Jersey Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith training. Exam Prep Training Series, Practice Exam and approved CEU courses. see www.NJCEUcenter.com or call Bob Shoremount 908-637-8557
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Attrition Busters Presentations-Seminars-Workshops-Consulting www.attritionbusters.com
contact Bob Harris(818) 730-4690 bobh@attritionbusters.com
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Alarm Academy – On Line and classroom BASA-FASA renewal and state of Florida license holder renewal classes contact Mary Kenna, mkenna@fla-alarms.org / 800-899-2099: 954-748-7779 www.alarmacademy.org
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Alarm Association of Florida - On Line and classroom BASA-FASA renewal and state of Florida license holder renewal classes contact Mary Kenna mkenna@fla-alarms.org 800-899-2099: 954-748-7779 www.fla-alarms.org
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CASIA The Connecticut Alarm and Systems Integrators Association is a Connecticut approved provider of low voltage education. 4 Hour CEU Update courses (dates TBA); NTS courses by ESA; Proctored exams; Course review and re-testing services. Private classes for 10 or more at your place of business. The complete NTS catalog of courses plus L-5/C-5--L-6/C-6 prep courses. The National Training School Courses of study are accepted as the ONLY NECESSARY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION required for Connecticut licensure plus OSHA 30.
Contact Pat Remes, Executive Director at premes@casiact.org 203-762-2444 www.casiact.org
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Marketing for the Alarm - Security Industry
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Bob Maunsell - Security Marketing Guru - www.SecurityMarketingGuru.com 508-835-1123 support@securitymarketingguru.com
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Security Dealer Marketing - full-service marketing agency for security businesses David Morgan
888-572-4450 x100 dmorgan@securitydealermarketing.com www.securitydealermarketing.com
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Technical Support
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Global Fire Alarm/MNS Design & Engineering Services – PE, FPE & NICET IV Design & Consulting Services. Well versed in UFC requirements. AutoCAD, Design & Layout, Prep & Distribution of Submittal Packages (Electronic or Hard Copy), Code Consulting. Other Design Services include Security, Access Control & CCTV. Contact Rodney Stamps, SET rstamps@stampsco.com, (405) 254-5030, www.firesystemsdesigngroup.com
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Fire Alarm System Engineering
Fire Alarm Design Services. Complete code consulting, basis for design reports, AutoCAD, submittal documents. PE and NICET IV on staff. NY, NJ, PA areas. Contact Joseph Hayes, SET 914-645-1289 or HayesCPP@optonline.net
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Systems Support Specialists - Technical consultants for Central Station Services & Installation Services, Custom Programming, End User Solutions, Product Evaluations, and Technical training - Contact Mark Fischer - mfischer@systemssupportspecialists.com or (631) 850-0084 www.systemssupportspecialists.com
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Certified System Design – Central Station Facility Design, Automation Platform Conversion Management, Organizational Development, Operational Reviews, and Operational Support. For all things Central Station – Contact Dave Mann (443) 452-9235 dmann@certifiedsystemdesign.com www.certifiedsystemdesign.com
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Technology and Services that increase or preserve your RMR
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KeepYourIP - Providing secure IPv4 addresses for communicating IP alarm panels to monitoring receivers. For information contact Davin Roos 866-444-7007 davin@keepyourip.com www.keepyourip.com
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Videofied - video alarms - alarm verification - reduce false alarms Contact Keith Jentoft 877-206-3200 KJentoft@videofied.com www.videofied.com
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Linked24 New mobile technology GPS increases revenue with existing customer base, grows RMR virally. Contact John Hoffe 760 298-1214; hoffej@linked24.com www.linked24.com
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CRN Wireless – UHF and cellular wireless alarm communicators. Primary, back-up or panel takeover applications. contact: info@crnwireless.com; 631-696-2769; Richard Moreau (x303) or Nick Puro (x304) www.crnwireless.com
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Miscellaneous
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Printers MonitoringContracts.com. Authorized printers for the Kirschenbaum Contracts TM. 866 322 4906 sales@MonitoringContracts.com www.monitoringcontracts.com
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alarm contracts - get them at www.alarmcontracts.com
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alarm company valuation - go to www.WhatsMyAlarmCompanyWorth.com
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Legal service for acquisition or sale of accounts. Contact Ken Kirschenbaum, Esq at 516 747 6700 ext 301, Jennifer Kirschenbaum,Esq at 516 747 6700 ext 302 or Dennis Stern, Esq at 516 747 6700 ext 323
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