Be cautious of any UNSOLICITED sales contact. Verify all information before you authorize any new work or changes. By capitalizing on large numbers of college students seeking summer employment, out-of-state unlicensed alarm companies often send teams of salespeople to cities. Most teams work on commission, incentives and contests. As they speak to homeowners they keep the pressure on in order make the sale. While licensed alarm representatives will complete the process ethically and responsibly, these representatives will not. ALL alarm companies doing business in New Jersey are required to be licensed. Choose a company that is up-to-date on all their licensing.


Why Use an NJELSA Member?
NJELSA members make the best business partners. NJELSA membership is voluntary, no company is required to join our association. The most reputable companies in the industry belong to NJELSA. 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 Jersey consumers include NJELSA 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 NJELSA member company. If not, we are here to help resolve any issue that might occur when doing business with our members.
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All NJ Alarm Companies Must Be Licensed

Before you decide to install an electronic system yourself consider these factors:
Are you aware of all the codes and standards that govern how your system is installed and operated?
Are you aware of all of the options and features of the equipment you plan to install?
Do you hold the required license and have the ability to pull the permit?
Have you considered the value of your time to learn about and install the system in calculating the cost of your do it yourself installation?
Is the equipment you have access to at retail outlets of equal quality to the professional grade equipment?
Do you own all the tools you will need to install, test and calibrate the equipment you plan to use?
Will your insurance policies cover you if you are injured or do damage to your property during the installation?
Does the company you bought the equipment from provide sufficient help in the event something goes wrong during the installation?
Does your insurance company require a certificate of installation to receive a discount on your insurance?
Who are you going to get the system monitored by? Is the central station UL listed?
