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Are You Ready to Eat False Alarm Fines?

March 25, 2013

In this blog, Ken Kirschenbaum shares his thoughts on the city of Flint's (Mich.) decision to charge alarm companies for false alarms.

Mich. Alarm Companies Billed $134K for False Alarms

March 7, 2013

The Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan (BFAAM) and the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) are contesting a policy in Flint, Mich., that bills alarm companies for false alarms instead of the consumer.

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Michigan’s Licensing Standards Fall With Approval of New Law

January 15, 2013

Despite a spirited lobbying effort by the Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan (BFAAM) and others, the state’s licensing standards have been upended following the signing into law of two bills that created the Security Alarm Systems Act.

Alarm Industry Braces for Licensing Battles in Several States

December 3, 2012

The alarm industry will begin 2013 facing legislative battles in several state capitols where telecommunications companies have undertaken intensive lobbying efforts to pass laws that industry leaders contend undermine current licensing standards, mandated background checks, false alarm reduction and more.

BFAAM, ESA Oppose New Set of Regulations for IP-Enabled Security Systems

October 4, 2012

The Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan (BFAAM) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) have have opposed two bills that would create specific licensing requirements for IP-enabled security systems in Michigan. Both groups maintain that the legislation will help telephone companies enter into the state’s electronic security sector, while creating a burden on existing security providers.

Q&A: How Detroit’s Alarm Verification Policy Affects Dealers, Customers

August 17, 2011

Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan (BFAAM) President Dean Belisle explains how the Detroit Police Department's recent alarm verification policy caught the alarm industry off guard. The policy gives companies and customers a week to meet its verification requirements.

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