Alarm system requirements

1. A compassion center shall install and maintain a professionally monitored security alarm system that provides intrusion and fire detection of all: a. Facility entrances and exits. b. Rooms with exterior windows. c. Rooms with exterior walls. d. Roof hatches. e. Skylights. 2. A security alarm system means a device or series of devices that summons law enforcement personnel during, or as a result of, an alarm condition. Devices may include: a. Hardwired systems and systems interconnected with a radio frequency method, such as cellular or private radio signals that emit or transmit a remote or local audio, visual, or electronic signal. b. Motion detectors. c. Pressure switches. d. A duress alarm. e. A panic alarm. f. A holdup alarm. g. An automatic voice dialer. h. A failure notification system that provides an audio, text, or visual notification of any failure in the surveillance system. 3. A compassion center's security alarm system and all devices must continue to operate during a power outage. 4. The compassion center shall test the security alarm system and all devices on a monthly basis and maintain a record of all tests. 5. The compassion center's security alarm system must be inspected and all devices tested annually by a qualified alarm vendor.