KEN KIRSCHENBAUM, ESQ ALARM - SECURITY INDUSTRY LEGAL EMAIL NEWSLETTER / THE ALARM EXCHANGE You can read all of our articles on our website. Having trouble getting our emails? Change your spam controls and whitelist ken@kirschenbaumesq.com ****************************** Is it OK to add, move, program changes the fire alarm system May 9, 2024 *********************** Is it OK to add, move, program changes the fire alarm system *********************** Ken, I have a question. Not sure if it’s OK for me to contact you this way? On older obsolete fire alarm addressable panels. Is it OK to add, move, program changes the fire alarm system? Are they still UL listed? We should always be looking to upgrade the systems. But, is it against UL or something to work on existing obsolete systems? Thanks. Osvaldo S ************************ Response ************************ In almost all jurisdictions fire alarm systems are installed pursuant to building code or fire department issued permits. Permits generally require Plans and Specifications, and those generally need to meet building code and fire laws. SO the simple answer is that you shouldn’t be making changes to the fire alarm system without following formalities that were required when the system was installed. That actually, is going to be the wrong criteria. When you go to change the fire alarm system you are likely to be required by the AHJ to bring the fire alarm system up to code. A grandfathered system is probably only tolerated as long as it works and no changes are made. You might get lucky so that a Fire Marshal permits you to swap out one non-working piece of equipment for an identical part, or if really lucky a similar product that will work in its place. Unlike other types of alarm systems and services fire alarms are usually required by law, carefully regulated and compliance enforced. Always best to ask the Fire Marshal if in doubt; many of them are helpful. *********************** STANDARD FORMS Alarm / Security / Fire and related Agreements click here: www.alarmcontracts.com *************************** CONCIERGE LAWYER SERVICE PROGRAM FOR THE ALARM INDUSTRY - You can check out the program and sign up here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/concierge or contact our Program Coordinator Stacy Spector, Esq at 516 747 6700 x 304. *********************** ALARM ARTICLES: You can always read our Articles on our website at ww.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-articles updated daily ******************** THE ALARM EXCHANGE - the alarm industries leading classified and business exchange - updated daily ************************* Wondering how much your alarm company is worth? Click here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/what-is-my-alarm-company-worth ****************************** Getting on our Email List / Email Articles archived: Many of you are forwarding these emails to friends or asking that others be added to the list. Sign up for our daily newsletter here: Sign Up. You can read articles and order alarm contracts on our web site www.alarmcontracts.com ************************** Ken Kirschenbaum,Esq Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum PC Attorneys at Law 200 Garden City Plaza Garden City, NY 11530 516 747 6700 x 301 ken@kirschenbaumesq.com www.KirschenbaumEsq.com
