“Ask The Expert” Webinar – Tap Into Our Expertise

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The best way for claims professionals and investigators to understand alarm systems is to know the fundamentals.

• Why was there a delay in the fire alarm system’s activation?
• Why didn’t the alarm activate?
• Why didn’t the central station receive an alarm signal?
• What alarm system evidence do I need to preserve after a loss?
• The alarm system transmitted signals to the central station, but they did not dispatch the authorities.
• What does a failure to communicate and/or test fail signal mean? Does it matter if automated test signals are not supervised?
• What is a central station database printout?
• What is an NFPA inspection and testing form?
• How long does a central station have to dispatch the fire department after they receive a signal?

Nationally Recognized Forensic Alarm Expert, Jeffrey D. Zwirn President, CPP®, CFPS®, CFE®, SET, ITFAS-I, ITFAS-II, CHPA-IV, NFPA 3000(PS), MSYL, MBAT, SSI Hall of Fame Inductee, of IDS Research & Development, Incorporated, is offering a complimentary seminar to help claims professionals on all issues relating to alarm systems. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how alarm systems work, why they fail, and how to use them as silent witnesses to events. Contact our offices at 800-353-0733 to schedule.

Topics covered include Burglar and Fire Alarm Systems, Leak Detection, High/Low Temperature, Lightning Damage Claims, Video Surveillance Systems, Central Station Alarm Monitoring, UL Standards, NFPA 72 Standards, Case Studies, Equipment Manufacturers Specifications, Internal Event Log, – UL 217, UL 268, UL-681, UL-827. L-985®, UL-1023®, UL 2075®, UL Certificated Burglar Alarm Standards, NFPA 72®- National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and Nationally Recognized Industry Standards and Best Practices. Line Security, One-Way and Two-Way Cellular Alarm Transmitter, Duties of an Alarm Contractor and Central Station, Statutory Duties, End-of-Line Resistor Supervision (EOLR), Power Supervision Relay, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).