SIC 7382 Security Systems Services

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SIC 7382 Security Systems Services

SIC 7382

This classification includes establishments primarily engaged in monitoring and maintaining security systems devices, such as burglar and fire alarms. Establishments of this industry may sell or lease and install the security systems that they monitor and maintain. Establishments primarily engaged in the sales and installation, or installation only, of such devices are classified in SIC 1731: Electrical Work.

NAICS CODE(S)

561621

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT

Simple on-site burglar alarms, which may deter an intruder with their noise and attract the attention of a passerby, are usually insufficient for the higher security needs of many businesses and some residences. Security systems services provide added security by continuously monitoring property alarms for multiple clients through their own off-site central station. Accordingly, these companies often are referred to as central stations.

Central station-monitored alarms, when triggered, send a silent alarm signal t...

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