UL Required to get License

["Bob Worthy" <securinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Several months ago I said to stay tuned for news, coming out of Florida,
about UL . UL has been lobbying the fire officials in Florida to convert
**all** fire systems to UL central station service, (meaning all systems
must be certificated by UL or placarded by FM) which UL has successfully
accomplished in several jurisdictions. This alone, violated State adopted
code. UL's efforts, fees, and inspections for compensation, to become a UL
certified installation company, started to raise flags with the State and
when looked at closer, it was determined that UL was operating illegally in
the State of Florida. UL has suspended field inspections until their license
application has been approved, which is in process at the State level, as we
speak. When their license is issued, they will then have to meet all
regulatory requirements of  Florida State Statute 489 Part II to do business
in the fire alarm industry within the state. It will be interesting to see
if other states open their eyes, to this, and not allow a private, non
regulated, unlicensed company the opportunity to require **additional**
certification, for a fee, of already certified companies and individuals. UL
had a good ride, flying under the radar, but it is now over.