The basis of a UL listing for a central station means it and the services it provides have been evaluated for compliance with the applicable UL standards. Now what does that mean to you, the security dealer?
Having a UL listed central station is a mark of distinction pursued by alarm monitoring companies and trusted by consumers. But earning the distinction can be a lengthy and intricate process that requires demonstrating a range of competencies followed by ongoing inspections to maintain the certification. Although there are now several organizations that are involved on the audit side of the business, Underwriters Laboratories was the first with its audit program developed in the 1920s. The first UL standard for central stations was introduced in the late 1920s.
Underwriters Laboratories or UL is a fully recognized Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) that provides consensus-based standards. In the case of security systems and monitoring, most UL standards are created under American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines before issuance.