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The selection of an alarm company
to protect your most valued possessions is extremely important.
Learn as much as possible about the company before selecting a monitoring
service.
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| UL Listed Central Station |
non-UL Answering Service |
| FACT: UL mandates the number of operators on duty per shift. |
No requirements. Most have only one, especially in the late evening/early morning. |
| FACT: UL mandates an uninterrupted power
without power equipment. |
No requirements. Could be without power indefinitely, unable to receive alarm signals. |
FACT: UL requires two types
of communications to communicate with emergency response authorities.
Unicom Protection uses:- Standard telephone dialing system
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Direct ring supervised leased line
- Cellular network
- Long-range radio network
| No requirements. Most use standard telephone lines only. |
| FACT: UL mandates that the central station be protected from fire and intrusion, including what the building is constructed from. |
No requirements. Many are homes or offices. |
| FACT: UL requires that 24 hour test signals be transmitted. |
No requirements. Most are still not computerized. |
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