i have worked with people on alarm systems and they state that the main culprits are lightning strikes comming in on power lines and the telephone lines. since i have surge suppressors installed on my home, i do not have that problem.
each alarm system has a set of parameters as far as sensor inputs. by placing a surge suppressor in the monitored inputs themselves, you are taking on a big responsibility.
your profile says you are an EC/installer.
i must ask the following:
are you licensed by the state to install, trouble shoot, repair alarm systems?
if your not, you void the warrenty of the system, you assume all liability for any damage caused by your modifying the alarm (fire, burglary, health request, police request, fire department request) for each unit, and you could goto jail.
if you are licensed, take it up with condo management. you also have to deal with the people who have the contract to work on the system. you would also already know about the system monitoring functions and system requirements.
sorry to be so negative,
[This message has been edited by Philip White (edited 03-05-2004).]
