Any comprehensive fire protection system must include monitoring of the fire alarm system, often known as central station monitoring. When a fire alarm sounds in your home or business, a sufficient monitoring system makes sure it is not a false alarm and immediately sends the signal to first responders (the local police, fire department, etc.). Emergency services will still be contacted by Central Station even if your building is unoccupied, potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

The occupancy class of your facility is the most crucial factor in determining if your home or building needs a fire alarm system monitored. The International Building Code is one of the numerous national regulations and legislation that establish this.

The Occupancy Classification of your building is the most crucial factor in evaluating whether your home or building needs a fire alarm system monitoring. The International Building Code, your state's fire code, the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 72 and 101, and, most significantly, your local Municipal Corporation are just a few of the national codes and laws that govern this. The fire alarm system necessary for any occupancy must be equipped to convey a warning of a fire alarm or other emergency automatically.

The rules may be slightly different for new construction than for older, already-occupied buildings, but for the most part, local municipal corporation set a monitoring method as the absolute minimum.