What are the four rules governing a branch office license?

• A. Designated branch manager; ACE license; 51 percent of usual business hours at the branch; BSIS branch office license
• B. Designated branch manager; ACE license; 75 percent of hours; branch office license from BSIS
• C. Branch must stay within city limits; manager must be CPA; hours at branch 60%
• D. Branch office license from BSIS; manager must be a licensed plumber

Answer: (A)

To operate a branch office under BSIS, four requirements must be met. First, there must be a designated branch manager who holds a valid alarm company license and is responsible for supervising the branch’s activities. This ensures a qualified person is in charge of the branch. Second, anyone performing alarm company work at the branch must hold an Alarm Company Employee (ACE) license, so all on-site personnel are properly credentialed. Third, the majority of the branch’s usual business hours must be under the supervision of that designated branch manager—specifically, at least 51 percent of those hours must be when the manager is on site or actively overseeing operations. Fourth, the branch itself must have a BSIS branch office license, separate from the home office license, to recognize it as a legitimate location of the company. The other options mix in requirements that don’t apply, such as staying within city limits, the manager needing to be a CPA, or being a plumber, or using incorrect hour percentages.