Posts Tagged ‘CP-01’
Security Industry Association Releases ANSI-Approved CP-01 False Alarm Reduction Standard
The SIA CP-01-2019 standard improves on the 2014 version and adjusts for current technologies; new standard aims to reduce unnecessary police dispatches. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved ANSI/SIA CP-01-2019, a security systems standard for false alarm reduction features. The standard leverages technology, industry…
Keep Reading »
ANSI/SIA CP-01-2019 Standard
ANSI/SIA CP-01 is a security system standard designed to reduce false alarms. The newest version features guidance for handling informative signals and definitions for remote devices to reduce the frequency of false alarm dispatches and is applicable to security systems that are not panel specific.
Keep Reading »
SIA Supports Common Sense Alarm Legislation in Maryland
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently testified in support of two bills before the Maryland General Assembly—Maryland House Bill (HB) 645 and Maryland HB 1117. Maryland’s HB 645 would update long-outdated local regulations by providing a statewide exemption for wireless, low-voltage alarm systems from electrical permitting requirements. These requirements were established when wired systems were…
Keep Reading »
SIA Acknowledged by Security Industry Alarm Coalition
Kirk MacDowell (third from left) stand with other security industry leaders in Nashville on June 16. The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) presented the Security Industry Association (SIA) with an award for its long history of supporting SIAC initiatives in a ceremony during the ESX Public Safety Luncheon in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 16. Accepting…
Keep Reading »
Critical NFPA Vote in Chicago
Attention alarm and monitoring stakeholders! Frequently, important issues arise in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) revision process that require an organized industry response. We have one such case coming up later this month! In June, two motions will be considered for NFPA 72, The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, at the NFPA meeting…
Keep Reading »
Smart Homes Require Smart Alarm Management
If you’ve been in the electronic security industry for more than a few months, you understand how large the smart home looms in terms of our future. For the past 4-5 years, the interconnectedness of the smartphone and home has become a critical issue in terms of business growth for home (and business) security companies.…
Keep Reading »
SIA Releases the Latest Version of False Alarm Reduction Standard
Reducing false alarms saves first responders time and money, ensuring that resources are sent to actual emergencies, and saves consumers money as some municipalities charge up to $500 for false alarms. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the release of the ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 False Alarm reduction standard. CP-01-2014 details recommended…
Keep Reading »
The Alarm Wasn’t On Because I Had Too Many False Alarms
Since 1968, every job I have held—that’s 100 percent of my working life beginning as a police officer, as director of security for a fast food chain, and as the owner of two alarm companies and now working for SIAC—has been dedicated to the effort to protect lives and property. While working for the industry…
Keep Reading »
SIA Member Profile: Mike Hackett, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Qolsys
What is your background? How did you get into the Security Industry? Prior to starting Qolsys I was at eBay for 10 years. I spent a lot of time following consumer trends, including online and the fast growing mobile segment. Not exactly a security industry veteran; however, as customers and casual industry observers growing up…
Keep Reading »
Back to Top