KEN KIRSCHENBAUM, ESQ ALARM - SECURITY INDUSTRY LEGAL EMAIL NEWSLETTER / THE ALARM EXCHANGE You can read all of our articles on our website. Having trouble getting our emails? Change your spam controls and whitelist ken@kirschenbaumesq.com ********************** Does Commercial All in One cover you for fire components May 8, 2023 *********************** Does Commercial All in One cover you for fire components ************************ Ken If we plan to install a commercial security system that has fire devices on it (not a fire alarm to code), can we have the client sign the Fire All In One (in addition to the Commercial All In One) to cover us for the fire devices? Thank you, April ************************* Response ************************* You should not use the Commercial All in One for any fire components, whether installing, servicing or monitoring fire alarm equipment. The Commercial All in One covers security equipment. Though components and items of coverage are mentioned in the contract the contract coverage is not limited to items that are mentioned. Once you are installing security electronics, and that certainly includes alarm systems, cameras, video and audio, access control, guard service, all of which are specifically mentioned and itemized in the Commercial All in One, you can install any security devices, equipment or systems as long as you detail these items in the Schedule of Equipment and Services, which is part of the Commercial All in One. One item of security that is getting more popular is monitored gate access control. You could also be installing non-monitored security gates or window bars and a slew of other devices that would market and fall under the “security” category. Just detail these items, how they work and how you will be dealing with them, in the Schedule of Equipment and Services. As you all know or should know, there is little or no similarity between intrusion systems, other security systems and fire alarms. The differences become apparent from the start: different license to install; fire alarm systems are required by law,; plans and specifications filed and approved by AHJ; laws and case law differentiating between the two alarm services. Even the industry recognized laboratory moves from UL to NFPA. It should come as no surprise that there is a separate contract for fire alarms, the Fire All in One. Get it; use it; keep it updated. ********************* STANDARD FORM AGREEMENTS: To order up to date Standard Form Alarm / Security / Fire and related Agreements click here: www.alarmcontracts.com *************************** CONCIERGE LAWYER SERVICE PROGRAM FOR THE ALARM INDUSTRY - You can check out the program and sign up here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/concierge or contact our Program Coordinator Stacy Spector, Esq at 516 747 6700 x 304. *********************** ALARM ARTICLES: You can always read our Articles on our website at www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-articles updated daily ************************* THE ALARM EXCHANGE - the alarm industries leading classified and business exchange - updated daily. https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-exchange ************************* Wondering how much your alarm company is worth? Click here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/what-is-my-alarm-company-worth ****************************** Getting on our email list / Articles archived: Many of you are forwarding these emails to friends or asking that others be added to the list. Sign up for our daily newsletter here: Sign Up. ************************** Ken Kirschenbaum,Esq Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum PC Attorneys at Law 200 Garden City Plaza Garden City, NY 11530 516 747 6700 x 301 ken@kirschenbaumesq.com www.KirschenbaumEsq.com
