An important case involving the installation, service and programming of fire alarm systems was recently decided in the Illinois. A group of individuals employed by the defendant filed a complaint asserting claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, as well as a claim for unjust enrichment.
As an alarm and surveillance device tester and occasional serviceman on my own systems, I’ve used many different tools and testers to achieve functional results or to fix something that once was working. Every technician needs a complete set of tools and testers to work with the technologies and devices found in our business. I’ve put together a list of tools, testers, and consumables that security technicians should have in their equipment/tool bag.