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Licenses & Certifications · California

Fully licensed fire & security contractorCSLB #978023 · ACO #7133 · UL UUFX S36457

Quick answer

Fireside Security, Inc. holds California contractor license CSLB #978023 with C-7 (low voltage systems) and C-10 (electrical) classifications, BSIS Alarm Company Operator license #7133, and a UL-Listed central-station facility under listing UUFX S36457 (UL 827). All three credentials are publicly verifiable with the issuing agencies.

Credentials

Every license we hold, with the number to verify it

Fire alarm and security work in California is regulated three ways: the contractor's electrical and low voltage classifications, the alarm company operator license, and — for monitoring — the listing of the central station itself. Fireside Security holds current credentials in all three. Check any of them with the issuing agency before you sign with us or any competitor.

California contractor license — C-10 Electrical

CSLB #978023

Contractors State License Board (CSLB), State of California

Electrical contracting work, including commercial fire alarm system installation, wiring, power, and signaling — the classification California requires for fire alarm and life-safety electrical work.

Verify on cslb.ca.gov ↗

California contractor license — C-7 Low Voltage Systems

CSLB #978023

Contractors State License Board (CSLB), State of California

Low voltage systems contracting, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, and other low voltage electronic security systems.

Verify on cslb.ca.gov ↗

Alarm Company Operator

ACO #7133

Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), State of California

Operating an alarm company in California — selling, installing, monitoring, and servicing alarm systems, including central-station alarm monitoring under the Alarm Company Operators Act.

Verify on bsis.ca.gov ↗

UL-Listed central station

UUFX S36457

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

A central-station monitoring facility audited by UL to the UL 827 standard — physical security, redundant power, backup facilities, staffing, and supervised signal handling for fire alarm monitoring. Most California AHJs and insurance carriers require alarm signals to come from a UL-Listed facility.

Verify with UL Product iQ ↗

For buyers & compliance teams

Why these credentials matter

  • Your fire alarm permit and monitoring account are backed by the full set of California licenses an AHJ looks for — not a partial set.
  • One licensed contractor covers the fire side (C-10 + ACO + UL monitoring) and the security side (C-7 access control, cameras, intrusion) under the same company, so integration projects don't get split across vendors.
  • Insurance carriers that require UL-Listed central-station monitoring for premium credits can confirm the listing number directly with UL.
  • Procurement and compliance teams can drop the license numbers straight into vendor-onboarding packets without chasing documentation.

Frequently asked questions

License questions, answered

What is Fireside Security's California contractor license number?+

Fireside Security, Inc. holds California contractor license CSLB #978023 with both C-10 (electrical) and C-7 (low voltage systems) classifications. You can verify the license and its classifications on the Contractors State License Board website at cslb.ca.gov.

Is Fireside Security licensed to install and monitor fire alarms in California?+

Yes. Commercial fire alarm work in California requires a C-10 electrical classification plus an Alarm Company Operator license from BSIS to sell, install, and monitor alarm systems. Fireside holds CSLB #978023 (C-10) and BSIS ACO #7133, and operates a UL-Listed central station under listing UUFX S36457.

What does UL listing UUFX S36457 mean?+

UUFX S36457 is Fireside Security's UL listing for its central-station monitoring facility. It means Underwriters Laboratories audits the facility against the UL 827 standard — physical security, redundant power and communications, backup facilities, staffing, and supervised alarm signal handling. Most California fire departments (AHJs) and insurance carriers only accept alarm signals from a UL-Listed facility.

How can I verify Fireside Security's licenses before hiring?+

Three ways: search license #978023 on the California CSLB license lookup to confirm the C-7 and C-10 classifications and standing; confirm Alarm Company Operator #7133 with BSIS; and confirm central-station listing UUFX S36457 through UL. We encourage every buyer to check before signing a contract.

Does the UL listing apply to my building's fire alarm monitoring?+

Yes. When Fireside monitors your fire alarm panel, signals are received at our UL-Listed central station and dispatched under NFPA 72 protocols, with documentation your AHJ and insurance carrier can accept. Waterflow, tamper, supervisory, and trouble signals are all handled under the same listing.

Do the same licenses cover access control and camera systems?+

Yes. The C-7 low voltage systems classification covers access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and intercom work, and the ACO license covers alarm-company activity — so one California-licensed contractor can deliver integrated fire and security systems instead of splitting the project across vendors.

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