How important is notice to a subscriber when a central station identifies that the protected premises alarm system is impaired?
Jeff Zwirn
Jeffrey D. Zwirn, CPP, CFPS, CFE, SET, ITFAS-I, ITFAS-II, CHPA-IV, NFPA 3000 (PS), MSYL, MBAT, SSI Hall of Fame, writes Security Sales & Integration’s “Security Science” column. He is also president of IDS Research and Development, an alarm and security consultation, expert witness and training authority providing nationwide services on all issues related to alarm and security matters. He can be reached at 800-353-0733.
Jeff Zwirn's Latest Posts
Supervision Is Never Optional in Central Station Monitoring
When it comes to central station monitoring, the act of no supervision constitutes a serious fire code violation and security system risk.
The Note on the Refrigerator Said, ‘Call the Alarm Company’
The alarm industry has a consensus recognition that strictly adhering to NFPA 72 will help save lives and minimize property loss.
Are Mental Anguish and Severe Emotional Distress Claims Covered Under Errors and Omissions?
There are errors and omissions policies that cover mental anguish and/or emotional distress but alarm contractors need to look for them.
Using Video Surveillance Systems for Loss Prevention and More
When you sell video surveillance systems, educate the prospective subscriber on its value as a loss prevention and evidence-gathering tool.
Temporary Fire Alarm Systems: A Recipe for Disaster
The idea that a temporary fire alarm system can provide the property protection that an insurer wants during construction is simply illusory.
The Importance of the Security Survey and Needs Analysis
A security survey and a needs analysis are two fundamental concepts you must consider when a customer asks for an alarm system proposal.
Alarm Industry Loses Longtime Attorney Michael Revness
Revness’ vision and purpose was to leave the world in a better place than he found it and he did just that.
What Does UL-Listed Central Station Alarm Monitoring Really Mean?
Central station alarm monitoring contractors are equipped with a dizzying array of services that they can provide to their subscribers.
When Alarm Contractors Can’t Comply with NFPA 72
When focusing on NFPA 72 compliance, it is important to recognize the design of how all household combination listed control units operate.
Deleted Zones: Should You Care About Them?
If you don’t care about deleting zones on a subscriber’s alarm system or do it without checks and balances, you do so at your own peril.
Unraveling Accessory Relay Module Dangers to Help Life Safety Systems Installers
Just because alarm relay modules “can perform” a particular function does not mean that you can use them in every application.
