Re: "Central Station Service" Poll

["Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx>]

They like paying the extra costs? That means the company installing must be
capable of issuing a "certificate" on the system. Baltimore County here in
Maryland has the same requirement (although usually this is an insurance
company request). It's great, it's limit's installation's to about 3 area
companies, jacks up the price, and triples the annual cost of monitoring and
maintenance. It's a great money maker for companies who have the money to
comply. Doesn't do shit for reality, if the city/town/county is capable of
doing their job. It's a way for AHJ's to say "I'm out of the picture once
it's installed correctly". Sort of like a Union Install, with recurring
revenue. ;-)

"Norm Mugford" <1alarm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Could the professionals in the group let me know
> how your fire departments are interpreting NFPA 72
> "Central Station Service" requirements.
>
> Some of our cities and counties in Florida are requiring
> "Central Station Service" for all commercial fire alarm
> installations. Their interpretation is that all commercial
> fire alarms must be UL or FM certificated or placarded
> in order to comply. Even though UL & FM are not licensed.
>
> Your ideas and comments are welcome.
>
> Thanks
>
> Norm Mugford