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IQ Certification Program

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States • 1 Employees
Security & Investigations

The Installation Quality Certification Program is the Gold Standard in the security industry and the outward symbol for an inward commitment to quality. IQ was founded in 1997 by the NBFAA (now ESA) to raise the security industry's professionalism, improve alarm installation quality standards and provide consumers with a way to identify alarm companies that are committed to excellence. Just as the quality benchmarks for manufacturing, retail and service have improved their respective industries, IQ Certification raises the professionalism and profile of the security and life safety industry as a whole. IQ is endorsed by ESA, CSAA, SIA, CANASA, SIAC and FARA.The program is based on common sense and on a simple principle: Security and life safety systems that are properly designed, installed by trained technicians using the finest equipment, monitored correctly and operated by trained users typically function without fault, failure or false alarms for years. .To achieve IQ Certification, security companies must voluntary abide by a rigid set of installation, service and maintenance standards, operating procedures and a code of ethics that set them above other alarm companies. These benchmarks include educating end users and system technicians. To earn re-certification they must demonstrate annually that they are in compliance with all guidelines.Joining the IQ Certification Program is a no-brainer for any alarm company looking to improve their business. Being recognized as a quality provider of alarm systems can lead to greater revenue and positive customer feedback with increased referrals – the main ingredients for running a successful business and a great marketing tool. In a nutshell, the IQ program has helped develop positive relationships with the public safety community, positive revenue streams and positive customer feedback.