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 ********************** Comment on elevator monitoring August 10 2023 *************************** Comment on elevator monitoring from article on July 27, 2023 *************************** Ken We just installed our first one. It is great RMR - so hope to do more. It was a little tricky in that the client needs to confirm their existing elevator phone can accommodate a digital dial tone cell based communicator (this is what the elevator vendor explained to us). The client ended up having to upgrade their elevator phone. Once all that was confirmed we had a slight hitch with the elevator vendor needing to program his equipment appropriately. Thank god we had Rapid Response help us with the set-up, as we had to have their tech wizard speak to the elevator vendor to pull that off. Didn’t take much – but the right central station is important. We are currently researching the back-up battery. Comes with a 10 hour back up battery, but not sure yet how we test it or replace it. My thought is this is a product that shouldn’t need much attention at all and we are capturing good dollars. Side note: We initially had some slow response from KingsIII on some technical questions as we were gearing up for this install, and one of their tech support staff clearly was not helpful. After reaching out to the sales rep, their response improved. Colette M. Came Came Security Alarms ***************************** Ken, Could we still use the Standard Fire Alarm All in One agreement for Elevator monitoring or do we now need the Standard Elevator Monitoring Agreement? We recently signed up with Kings III. Thank you, Laura **************************** Response **************************** The easiest contract to use would be the Elevator Agreement because it is specific to that service. I think it’s worth the investment to use the correct contract. The Fire All in One would work if the elevator communication is part of the approved filed plans and specifications, and then you would have to detail the service in the Schedule of Equipment and Services. If you’re called in just for the elevator monitoring you certainly wouldn’t want to use the Fire All in One. This advice really applies to all the different services you do. Using the right tool always makes the job easier, and using the right contract will make the sale easier and receive the most favorable review if you’re looking to sell or finance the accounts or just build your company equity. *************************** STANDARD FORM AGREEMENTS: To order up to date Standard Form 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 www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-articles updated daily ************************* THE ALARM EXCHANGE - the alarm industries leading classified and business exchange - updated daily. https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-exchange ************************* 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 / 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. ************************** 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
