You probably don’t think much about alarm scoring standards while sipping your morning coffee. But we do, because what happens between an alarm going off and first responders arriving matters a lot. That’s why NMC is proud to be ANSI/TMA AVS-01 certified. What does that mean in plain English? Faster response, smarter decisions, and better outcomes.
Here’s how that helps our dealer partners every single day.
- Real Alarms Get Real Priority
AVS-01 uses a five-level scoring system to sort alarm events by urgency. Level 0 means no call for service. Level 4 means a confirmed threat to life. That kind of clarity helps public safety teams prioritize high-risk events and get help where it’s needed most. It also means your customers are not left waiting in line behind accidental triggers.
- Fewer False Alarms & Fewer Headaches
False alarms waste time and resources for everyone. AVS-01 helps cut through the noise by using multiple data points to validate whether an alarm is real before dispatching. This means fewer unnecessary calls to first responders, fewer frustrated customers, and a smoother experience for you and your team.
- Safer Responses for First Responders
When responders know what they’re walking into, they can prepare, plan, and protect themselves more effectively. AVS-01 provides that critical context helping agencies understand if there’s verified human presence, potential danger, or no threat at all. It’s a win for officer safety, and a stronger layer of support for the people protecting your customers.
- Another Reason to Trust NMC
We earned this certification by meeting strict standards, undergoing detailed audits, and proving our ability to score and report alarm events with accuracy. But we pursued it because it aligns with how we already operate with transparency, accountability, and a dealer-first mindset. It’s another step in our mission to raise the bar and keep delivering the best in monitoring.
AVS-01 is changing the way alarm events are handled across the country, and NMC is proud to be leading that change, helping our dealers offer smarter protection and stronger peace of mind. Let’s keep building better solutions together.