certification study material
Objectives of an Alarm - correct answer ✔✔1. Deter an event from happening
2. Warn occupants when an event happens
3. Minimize threat to life and property
4. Summon appropriate aid
Well-recognized RTLs - correct answer ✔✔Recognized Testing Laboratory
1. UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
2. FM (Factory Mutual)
Fully Redundant - correct answer ✔✔All monitoring equipment has a "hot back-up"
Three levels of backup power
Requirements of a listed facility - correct answer ✔✔1. Independent Annual Inspections
2. Fully Redundant
3. Staffing Levels
4. Records Maintenance and 1 year history storage minimum
SIAC - correct answer ✔✔Security Industry Alarm Coalition
501(c)(6) not for profit
one voice for dispatch issues
funded by donations
instrumental in bridging the gap between the industry and the police