# AEC Alarms > Official AEC Alarms business agent. AEC Alarms is a locally owned security systems company in San Jose, California, founded in 1972, that designs, installs… ## Ask it a question AEC Alarms answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/aec-alarms. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_aec_alarms and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About AEC Alarms AEC Alarms was founded in 1972 and is a locally owned, independent alarm company. The home page states 52-plus years of serving communities in San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area since 1972; the About page, written earlier, says "For over 47 years." The company says it intends to remain locally owned and independent. The About page describes the company's products and services as rooted in the founder's philosophy of "Honesty and Quality," which it says formed the foundation of its reputation in commercial and residential security alike. It states that highly skilled representatives listen to the customer and then craft a security package to suit their needs, and that the company delivers value, professionalism and accountability. The site says AEC Alarms occupies a 20,000 square foot building housing its technology and products, and invites customers to come view the showroom. The home page adds that the company's focus is 100% customer satisfaction, that it dedicates effort to continuous education and training, and that this has earned it the title of top security installer in the San Francisco Bay area. Client types named on the site include banks, schools, local, state and federal government buildings, churches, hi-tech and software companies, restaurants, medical offices, research and development facilities, residential buildings and retailers. The site links to a Better Business Bureau profile for AEC Alarms in San Jose. The website does not publish a contractor's licence number, an alarm company operator (ACO) licence number, UL listing details, insurance information, staff names or certifications. It does not publish hours, prices or a customer review count. Contact: 499 E. Taylor Street, San Jose, CA 95112, phone 408-298-8888. Source: https://www.aec-alarms.com/about-aec-alarms/ ## What AEC Alarms does AEC Alarms provides security system solutions to monitor a business, employees, home and valuable assets. The services listed on the website fall into four areas: fire alarm systems and monitoring, CCTV surveillance, intrusion systems (burglar alarms), and card access control. The company also publishes a data breach readiness page covering protection of personally identifiable information (PII), with options described as reporting current breaches and preventing future breaches. The site says the company focuses on technologically advanced solutions and uses mobile apps, text messaging, email and push notifications to give clients real-time alerts, so action can be taken without waiting until the next business day. A team of system designers and technicians evaluates and tests new and existing systems. The website states that in many cases each client has their own requirements and most systems are customized to that client, and that designs are value engineered so clients get current technology with reliability and usability. AEC Alarms describes itself as a locally owned, independent security systems provider serving clients across many industries: banks, schools, local, state and federal government buildings, churches, hi-tech and software companies, restaurants, medical offices, research and development facilities, residential buildings, and retailers. The website does not publish prices, a price list, cost ranges, rates or fees for any of these services, and it does not list package tiers. To get a price or an estimate, the site directs visitors to call or use the contact form. Phone 408-298-8888; email is listed on the site as info@aec-alarms.com. Source: https://www.aec-alarms.com/security-system-solutions/ ## Where AEC Alarms works AEC Alarms is located in downtown San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The address published on every page of the website is 499 E. Taylor Street, San Jose, CA 95112, which the contact page labels as the headquarters. Contact details listed on the site: phone 408-298-8888, fax 408-298-8899, and email info@aec-alarms.com. The contact page also has a message form where the visitor selects a department from Sales, Customer Service, Feedback or Other and sends a message; the page says "Please enter your message below and we'll be happy to assist you." The header of the site includes a Client Login link for existing customers. the website describes the company as serving San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area, and it repeatedly refers to San Francisco, Silicon Valley and surrounding areas. A dedicated page covers San Francisco multi-tenant residential buildings and San Francisco Fire Code compliance. The site does not publish a list of individual cities, ZIP codes or a service radius, so the exact coverage area for a given address should be confirmed by phone. The website does not publish business hours or opening times, does not state whether there is 24-hour or emergency service, and does not offer online booking or an appointment scheduling tool. To book an appointment, schedule a site visit or ask about availability, a customer calls 408-298-8888 or submits the contact form. Prices are also not published anywhere on the site. Lists Bettendorf, Taylor, San Francisco, San Jose, Albuquerque, and Salem as a location. Names California, San Francisco, and San Jose as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. Source: https://www.aec-alarms.com/contact-us/ ## Prices AEC Alarms does not publish prices, price lists, cost estimates, monitoring rates, installation fees or package pricing anywhere on its website. There are no published figures for equipment, labor, monitoring contracts or fire alarm compliance upgrades, and no online pricing calculator. What the site does publish is a route to a quote. The home page carries a "request a quote" call to action and the line "Need a Security System for Your Business or Home? Call to Speak to Our Security Experts." The security solutions page says: "We under your time invaluable. Give us a call and we'll quickly help you find a security system that is reliable, quick to deploy, and will meet all your needs." The San Francisco Fire compliance page has a "Get your quote here" link for building owners who need to meet the sleeping-area sound level requirements. Because the site states that most systems are customized to each client and that every building has its own requirements based on occupant load and type of use, the cost of a system depends on the design. The published way to get a price, an estimate or a quote is to contact the company directly: phone 408-298-8888, fax 408-298-8899, email info@aec-alarms.com, or the contact form at 499 E. Taylor Street, San Jose, CA 95112, choosing the Sales department. Anyone asking about cost should be told the rates are not published and given the phone number rather than an invented figure. Contract terms, monitoring agreement length, warranty terms and financing options are also not described on the website. Source: https://www.aec-alarms.com/ ## CCTV surveillance, intrusion alarms and card access control the website says closed circuit television cameras are deployed to monitor for theft, vandalism and unauthorized activity on a property, most commonly installed in discreet areas, parking lots and common areas. AEC Alarms says it partners with top-of-the-line manufacturers and that its service representatives work with the customer to design the most effective monitoring system for the location. The page notes that some cities now have a verified response policy requiring a secondary form of detection, and that video surveillance usually meets that requirement, and that a well designed surveillance system provides usable evidence in a court of law and assists law enforcement. AEC Alarms says it equips clients with current intrusion detection technology for any building regardless of size and nature, and that its systems are designed to deter and detect unwanted intrusion. Systems are described as customized. For the home, the site says burglar alarm systems are sophisticated, customized to the customer's security needs, and designed for ease of use. The security solutions page adds that AEC's web-enabled alarm systems let a customer manage an alarm or video account from anywhere with internet access, using a computer or smartphone for real-time control and management. a card access system controls traffic of employees and visitors, eliminates the need for keys, and helps keep track of employees. The site says AEC Alarms offers several different types of card access systems to suit different business requirements and invites customers to contact a security systems expert to find the access control package that fits their business and application. No prices, rates or monitoring fees for CCTV, intrusion or access control are published on the website. Source: https://www.aec-alarms.com/cctv-surveillance/ ## Fire alarm systems, monitoring and San Francisco fire code compliance AEC Alarms designs, installs, services and monitors fire alarm systems. The website states the systems are built to meet local city code requirements and what is deemed necessary by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, with the goal of quickly evacuating occupants and preventing loss of life and bodily harm. The site notes that every building has unique requirements based on occupant load and type of use, so a fire alarm design can be simple or very complex. For residential applications, the site says centrally monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can give early detection and warning and a reduced homeowner's insurance premium. A separate San Francisco Fire page addresses 2016 Ordinance 163-16 and San Francisco Fire Code Section 1103.7.6.1. It states that R-2 occupancy residential buildings with three units or more that have existing fire alarms are required to comply with the sleeping-area sound level requirements in Section 18.4.5 of NFPA 72. The page quotes the code: the building owner shall upgrade the fire alarm system if necessary upon completion of work under a building permit with a cost of construction of $50,000 or more, or by July 1, 2023, or, for buildings sold or transferred after September 1, 2017, twelve months after the sale, whichever occurs first. It quotes NFPA 72 (2013) 18.4.5.1 requiring at least 15 dB above average ambient sound level, or 5 dB above the maximum sound level lasting at least 60 seconds, or at least 75 dBA, whichever is greater, measured at pillow level, and a low frequency 520 Hz square wave alarm signal. That page invites building owners to get a quote. The website does not publish the cost of a compliance upgrade. For questions about the requirements themselves, the page refers readers to the SFFD Bureau of Fire Prevention at (415) 558-3300. Source: https://www.aec-alarms.com/fire-alarm-and-monitoring/ ## What AEC Alarms has not published yet These are things people ask AEC Alarms that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - availability - business hours or emergency response times - monitoring contract or agreement terms - warranty or guarantee terms - licence, ul listing or insurance details - installation or project timelines - code compliance verdicts for a specific building Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.aec-alarms.com