An alarm system whereby the central station is owned by and located within the installation being protected is known as a(n):

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A proprietary system is one in which the central station is owned and operated by the organization being protected. This is typically used in large corporations or government buildings. A central station system implies an external company monitoring the alarms, while a local alarm system may have no monitoring at all. Auxiliary and bell-sound systems do not involve a central station.

An Alarm System Whereby the Central Station Is Owned by and Located