Professional Installation vs. Do It Yourself

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?
• 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?

Why Take a Chance?  Use a Licensed Professional

The Oklahoma Department of Labor regulates our industry to ensure the professionals we represent follow industry regulations, hire licensed employees in order to protect the public and the work performed.

We strive for perfection therefore we only recommend licensed burglar and fire alarm professionals.

We welcome your assistance in strive for this same level of excellence.  Any violations should be reported to the Department of Labor.

Use an OKBFAA Member

Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (OKBFAA) members install, service, and monitor intrusion, fire, and supervisory detection systems (both residential and commercial) in accordance with Oklahoma licensing regulations and The National Electrical Code. Expanded services can include integrated structured wired systems for closed circuit television, telephone/intercom, home theater, access control, nurse call and computer wiring.

Trust us with your family, your home and/or your business.

As licensed burglar and fire alarm professionals, we feel strongly that our industry should be transparent. You, our customer, should have a reliable source for helping you choose professionals to secure your home or business.  The Oklahoma Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (OKBFAA) membership strives to bring you qualified and licensed professionals who make up our organization….professionals you can trust with helping you protect yourself, your family, home and business.

• Background Checks:  Our members strive to be the best in the industry they can be.  They are a trusted source when it comes to helping you protect your assets.  We are proud that our members are free of felony records and have earned the trust of the state.
• Training:  To insure the alarm professionals are competent to perform the work you desire, OKBFAA provides quality training and education to its members, their employees and the industry as a whole.
• Industry Regulation:  The Department of Labor and Labor Commissioner Mark Costello regulate our industry, ensure the professionals we represent follow industry regulations, hire licensed employees in order to protect the public and the work performed.

We are proud to promote our members on this site.  This link provides access to our members and their websites.  Please feel free to contact us for any reason, regarding any of our members and the services they performed.  We strive for perfection therefore we only recommend licensed burglar and fire alarm professionals.  We welcome your assistance in strive for this same level of excellence.  Any violations should be reported to the Department of Labor.

Call Several Companies

It pays to have options

• Ask them if their employees are trained and/or certified by a state association.
• Ask the companies if they conduct any pre-employment screening.

After you’ve narrowed the field to three or four alarm companies, ask for the name of the  person who will call on you. It is best to plan the appointment time when all those involved in the decision are present.

When he/she visits, ask to see some company identification.

Ask for a Written Proposal

Ask each alarm company representative for an inspection, recommendation and a quote in writing.

They should do a survey of your site to make sure the system they propose will meet your needs.

Use a checklist to compare different packages and price quotes.

Research Your Options

Contact your local law enforcement Crime Prevention Department, state licensing agencies,  Consumer Protection Agencies, and the Better Business Bureau.

Look at there ratings, verify that they are licensed and registered in your sate and local area.

Ask if there are unresolved complaints.

Beware of Door to Door Salespeople

While some door-to-door salespersons are honest, some are not. The information below is intended to act as an aid in recognizing the difference.