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Why You Should Use a NYSESA Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why You Should Use a NYSESA Member NYSESA members make the best business partners. NYSESA membership is voluntary, no company is required to join our association. The most reputable companies in the industry belong to NYSESA. We believe that the willingness of our members to seek out educational opportunities in order to better train their employees, submission to our Code of Ethics, and their commitment to cooperate with the association in resolving questions or complaints from consumers, demonstrates their desire to do business professionally and ethically. We strongly suggest that all New York consumers include NYSESA members in their comparative shopping. We believe this will lead consumers to the right system at a fair price, combined with the best possible service. We sincerely believe that you will receive a better mix of price and quality by doing business with a NYBFAA member company. If not, we are here to help resolve any issue that might occur when doing business with a member. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In order to be an informed consumer you need to understand the different components of a system. The best systems professional will help you determine what components you need to serve your home or business. Your systems professional should discuss what options fit your home and/or business and lifestyle, for instance, do you have small children, pets, are you away from your home for long periods of time, do you have expensive items such as jewelry you want to protect. All of these things may factor in to determine which system is best for you. You may decide to install a system for a specific purpose but keep in mind in you can link other devices into your system such as security, fire, entertainment, controlled heating and lighting, and carbon monoxide detection. There can also be cost savings to combine these features versus installing them at a later date. It all depends on what you want and what suits you best. The best systems professional will customize your system for your needs! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The New York State Electronic Security Association (NYSESA) recommends that consumers take the following steps BEFORE selecting a systems contractor:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New York State law requires any person or company who provides investigations or security services (including burglar alarms, closed circuit television systems and access control systems) in the state to be properly licensed to offer or to engage in such services. This requirements of law was passed by the New York State Legislature and is in effect. To offer or provide a service required to be licensed, without a license, carries criminal penalties and major fines. Hiring or employing a unlicensed company also carries this penalty. Each person or organization engaged in the business of planning, certifying, leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring, or maintaining fire alarm or fire detection devices or systems shall have a certificate of registration issued by the NY Commissioner of Insurance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional Installation Vs. Do It Yourself Before you decide to install an electronic system yourself consider these factors:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take care when you install burglar bars to keep intruders out you may end up trapping yourself in if there is a fire. Click here to download the US Fire Administration fact sheet of Burglar Bars. Return to top of page |