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 ****************************** fire alarm issues January 10, 2026 ***************************** fire alarm issues ***************************** Ken Regarding the pass code discussion going on for fire alarms as per NFPA, what is the issue; if it's the law where the system is installed then the requirement must be met. What is the push back? The Kirschenbaum Contract Fire All in One states that only the alarm firm can do any work on the fire alarm, including additions or renovations, and anyone else doing so would put the agreement in default and therefore damages can be pursued. Most low-end fire alarm controls can be accessed with the pass code and also be ascertained from the manufacturer. In the case of higher end fire alarm controls there is a key, cables of registered and licensed software are required in order to make any program changes. This fixation with locking the customer in for life is not real and those complaining need to realize and accept the fact that they do not own that customer. Finally, the list of questions posed about the termination of central station monitoring services on an account in NYC and how to leave things, there are a lot of questions that need responses; in order to determine the best path more details are required. Questions such as: What is the occupancy classification, what is being monitored such as just a fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system, is the transmitter completely separately standing, can be removed, is it part of the control or is it just software, is there a Letter of Approval or not? Based upon the response to these questions, then the best path can be taken as to what can and cannot be done and how the system can or could not be left. Without some of these questions answered there cannot be a good response. We are happy to assist companies who are in or want to be in the fire alarm business; Look for us in THE ALARM EXCHANGE under Technical Support: Superior Protection Services NYC Fire Alarm Code and Compliance Specialist ***************************** STANDARD FORMS 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 ww.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-articles updated daily ******************** THE ALARM EXCHANGE - the alarm industries leading classified and business exchange - updated daily ************************* 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 / Email 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. You can read articles and order alarm contracts on our web site www.alarmcontracts.com Sign up for emails from our Mail Chimp service: http://eepurl.com/i-Opgw ************************** 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
