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Purchasing an Alarm System Checklist

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It is important for consumers to do their homework prior to purchasing an alarm system:

  • Have you spoken with more than two different alarm companies?
  • Are the installation company and monitoring U.L.C listed?
  • Does the alarm company have a representative or contractor in the area?
  • Do you know how and where the alarm system is monitored?
  • Is there a five to ten-day testing period available during which you can practice using the system without the Fire Department being dispatched? Statistics show that there is a higher rate of false alarms during the first few days of installation.
  • Will the alarm system be able to identify which area the signal is coming from? This allows our service to target the problem area.

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