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Fire Inspector
INTRODUCTION
SECTION ONE
We are www.FireInspector.com,
a member of The Gallagher Fire
Group and we
offer a variety of Fire and Safety Related Services to a nationwide business
marketplace. We are delighted to welcome you to our special network of
Service Agent companies authorized to provide TheFireInspectorAdvantage
to thousands of locations across the country. FireInspector
handles it all by coordinating and controlling dependable, automatic service
for all locations, thus eliminating random, haphazard treatment of this
crucial requirement.
TheFireInspectorAdvantage comprises three specific programs
- Extinguisher and Life Safety
- Sprinkler service
- Fire Suppression
Each of which offer significant benefits when these important
responsibilities are centrally controlled. All FireInspector
programs include the advantages of computerized scheduling; home office
monitoring and control; accurate and consistent reporting; minimized
paperwork and administrative effort; reduce exposure to violations; and a
significant overall cost savings.
Our strategic alliance with the Gallagher
Fire company, a prestigious world leader in portable extinguishers, secures for
our program a dependable supply of top-of-the-line extinguishers and safety
equipment, all of which are immediately available and favorably priced.
Additionally, this alliance strengthens our quality efforts, reinforces our
service agent training program and improves our ability to quickly respond
to customer needs.
This policy and procedure manual has been prepared to provide your
company with the details of our program enabling you to properly
indoctrinate your technicians assigned to actually perform the on-site
services. You will notice the superior customer service and proper FireInspector
representation are stressed throughout this document. Our customer service
reputation is excellent and it is imperative that the conduct and
performance of any person representing our organization be above reproach.
We stand ready to answer questions, elaborate our procedures and resolve any
issues that might help us to further enhance our value to our customers. You
will find us to be cooperative, responsive and resourceful, but we do insist
that .....
THE JOB BE DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!
To that end we have developed procedures and specific policies to guide
the successful implementation of TheFireInspectorAdvantage
which are described in this manual. Please read this document carefully! A
thorough understanding of the material presented will guide you in the
successful execution of our programs.
REPRESENTATION CRITERIA
SECTION TWO
The following criteria has been established for all FireInspector
Service Agents participating in the various FireInspectorAdvantage
programs. We are confident that
those selected possess these important qualifications and will distinguish
themselves as superior performers, resulting in a long and mutually profitable
relationship.
All FireInspectorAdvantage Service
Agents must:
- Be licensed in service area by city, county or state where required and
have proper interface with local authorities having jurisdiction. Also
membership in NFPA, NAFED or other appropriate associations is encouraged.
- Operate a 24 hour telephone answering service for emergencies and have 24
hour fax capabilities.
- Have the necessary insurance coverage to satisfy both the manufacturer
and TheFireInspectorAdvantage
program. FireInspector requires its Service Agent companies carry liability insurance covering
bodily injury and property damages in the amount of $1,000,000 single limit.
- The Certificate of Insurance must have products completed operations
covered shown and FireInspector
must be named on the policy as an additional insured.
- Be qualified to inspect emergency lights, exit lights and panic bars.
Have fire extinguisher sales and service capabilities (Extinguisher and
Light Safety Program only).
- Utilize modern business methods for controlling finances, quality and
service.
- Be authorized to service fire suppression system and sprinkler systems,
where applicable. Provide FireInspector
with copies of your "Factory Trained" certifications for the
suppression systems you service. ( A minimum of one system certification or
state approval is required.)
THE FIRE INSPECTOR ADVANTAGE PROGRAMS
SECTION THREE
TheFireInspectorAdvantage consists of
three programs: Extinguisher and Life Safety, Sprinkler Service and Fire
Suppression, each of which provide our customers with professionally
managed, centralized control over the important Fire and Safety aspects of their
business. These programs are attractive to them because inspections are done on
time; pricing is pre-established; reports are completed and distributed; home
office is appraised of problems; required repairs are made; and conformance to
NFPA standards and local codes are assured. They depend on the FireInspectorAdvantage.
The services are performed by a team of professionals working together to
insure the programs are implemented smoothly and competently. This team consists
of:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: The FireInspector
home office group manages and controls. Employing a specially designed
computerized system, they plan, schedule, dispatch and coordinate each on-site
service. They verify quality and compliance, follow up problems; resolve issues;
and provide necessary reports and documentation.
FIELD SERVICE AGENTS: These Fire and Safety experts provide the on-site
service under the direction of the Administrative Staff. They are experienced,
highly qualified, trained professionals, totally familiar with local and
national codes.
A. Extinguisher and Life Safety Program
This program assumes complete responsibility for managing and
administering Fire and Safety requirements. Service is rendered
periodically, in accordance with NFPA Standard 10 and local codes. The
following procedures apply:
1. Inspect, re-tag and recharge extinguisher(s) as necessary.
2. Test all accessible emergency lights and exit illuminations.
3. Inspect and test all door panic hardware.
4. Verify fire and safety code compliance.
5. Extinguishing instructions.
6. FireInspector Inspection Tag
(purple tag) must be attached to all fire extinguishers. (See Identification
and Control Articles - Exhibit 3-1.)
In those states that prohibit use of out-of-state contractor tags,
you must affix your
inspection tag along with the FireInspector
notice tag and advise
www.FireInspector.com on your service
ticket.
7. FireInspector Notice Tags
(white tag) must also be attached to all units. This
practice discourages unauthorized persons from removing tags and
servicing equipments. The tags provide protection for our clients, and
maintains the integrity of the FireInspectorAdvantage.
(See Identification and Control Articles - Exhibit 3- 1.)
8. One service tag from the previous service company must be attached to
the Service Ticket and return to the www.FireInspector.com
office. The previous service
company will be notified in writing of the location being under contract
for service by FireInspector.
9. If any item is found to be unserviceable, FireInspector
must be called from the job site for further instructions.
10. No extinguishers may be left on the floor. All units be wall mounted.
11. One five pound or ten pound ABC recharge, if necessary, per location
is included in the FireInspectorAdvantage .
Other recharges will be considered additional work and require approval.
12. Extinguishers requiring 12 year service may be rotated from your
standard stock with units of the same UL rating or higher. Any extinguisher
that is replaced in lieu of service must be cosmetically equal or better.
NOTE: Typical variations from the standard FireInspectorAdvantage
- Extinguishers and Life Safety Program include but are not limited
to two inspections per year (instead of one); extinguishers only (no lights
or alarms) and life safety requirements only. These are indicated on the
Dispatch report and services rendered should comply with these instructions.
B. Sprinkler Service Program
This program assumes responsibility for scheduling, administering and
managing required Sprinkler Service requirements. Service is rendered either
monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually, on-site in accordance with
NFPA standards and customer’s insurance requirements depending on the type
of system: wet, dry, deluge, preaction or standpipe. The following
procedures apply:
1. Inspect control valves ad connection, hoses and nozzles, water supply
valves, fire departments signs, sprinkler heads and location changes.
2. Test fire pumps, main drains, fire detection systems, water flow and
pressure.
3. Drain condensation and drip valve.
4. Check anti-freeze effectiveness.
5. Perform minor repairs and adjustments.
6. Report items requiring attention on your normal inspection report to
be filed with local fire department. Forward a copy to www.FireInspector.com
with your service ticket.
C. Fire Suppression Program
This program assumes responsibility for scheduling, administering and
managing Fire Suppression requirements. Service is rendered semi-annually,
on-site, in accordance with NFPA standards 17, 17A and 96. The following
procedures apply:
1. Inspect nozzles and caps, cylinders & gauges, grease build-up,
physical damage, appliance location changes, hydrostatic test dates and
hood cleaning dates.
2. Replace fusible links annually or sooner.
3. Seal manual stations.
4. Tag cylinders and place your normal inspection certificate. Your own
tag must be attached to each cylinder along with FireInspector
notice tag.
5. Evaluate and advise on cleaning practices.
6. File your normal inspection report with local fire department and
forward a copy to FireInspector
with your service ticket.
D. Additional Work - All Programs
Any additional work resulting from your service call, inspection, job
assigned or customer request, will require a separate job number. It is
important that you contact FireInspector
for job approval before any work is commenced. In some cases, FireInspector
will immediately authorize work; in others, customer Home Office authorization
is required and you will be advised of their decision as soon as possible.
DISPATCHING
SECTION FOUR
The program begins with our state-of-the-art computerized
dispatching system. The FireInspector Advantage
service month runs from the 25th of each month to the 25th of the next month. ALL
WORK MUST BE COMPLETED BY THEN. 1.
Each Service Agent Company receives a
Monthly Dispatch Report by the 22nd of each month indicating all work FireInspector
has scheduled for the following month. (See Dispatch Report Cover sheet -
Exhibit 4-1). 2. Work Locations have been
grouped so as to promote efficiency in work assignment and performance. they
have not, however been listed in any special sequence giving the Service Agent
Company complete flexibility in managing their work force. HOWEVER,
ALL JOBS MUST BE PERFORMED IN THE MONTH (25TH TO 25TH) SCHEDULED BY
FireInspector. 3. Most
projects dispatched will be standard FireInspector
Advantage service; however some variations from standard do exist and
these deviations are indicated on the monthly dispatch report. PLEASE
BE ALERT FOR THESE. NOTE:-
Make sure each vehicle used to service FireInspector
accounts is equipped with the laminated Service Technician Reminder Card. (See
Service Technician Reminder Card - Exhibit 4-2)
THE FIRE INSPECTOR ADVANTAGE
Dispatch Report Cover Sheet
Exhibit 4-1
Attached is your
Dispatch Report. The
purpose of this automated dispatching system is to assist you in scheduling your
assigned FireInspector Advantage
customers productively. As we bring more and more of our accounts
on-line, your number of jobs will grow and scheduling will become even more
efficient.
It is important that all the individuals performing the on-site services be
intimately familiar with the contents of the Service Agent Policy and
Procedure Manual and be thoroughly indoctrinated in providing the FireInspector Advantage
services as described. Our customers expect quality workmanship performed in a
professional manner.
We would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate a few of the
important Do's and Don't's described in the Service Manual.
Do |
call Store Manager 48 hours in advance of
service, introducing yourself as a FireInspector
Service Agent and set appointments. |
Do |
call if late or unable to keep appointment |
Do |
abide by all store rules |
Do |
wear your FireInspector
ID badge |
Do |
perform services professionally, courteously
and thoroughly |
Don't |
perform additional work without calling FireInspector
for approval |
Don't |
discuss pricing with store personnel |
Don't |
give non-FireInspector
ID or telephone number to store personnel |
Good Luck! Have a great month!
THE FIRE INSPECTOR ADVANTAGE
Service Technician Reminder Card
Exhibit 4-2
Each member of the FireInspector
Field Service Agent Team is an experienced, highly
qualified, trained professional totally familiar with local codes and the FireInspector
Advantage program. In order to assist our professionals in the expeditious performance of
their duties, this reminder card is supplied. These reminders are in abbreviated
form for quick reference. Appropriate detail is provided in the Policy and
Procedure Manual.
IMPORTANT DO'S AND DON'TS
Do |
call Store Manager 48 hours in advance of
service, introducing yourself as a FireInspector
Service Agent and set appointments. |
Do |
call if late or unable to keep appointment |
Do |
abide by all store rules |
Do |
wear your FireInspector
ID badge |
Do |
perform services professionally, courteously
and thoroughly |
Don't |
perform additional work without calling FireInspector
for approval |
Don't |
discuss pricing with store personnel |
Don't |
give non-FireInspector
ID or telephone number to store personnel |
SERVICE TICKET REMINDER
1. Your Service Ticket is your invoice. Your job number is
both your purchase order and invoice number. We do not recognize any other
type of document or invoice number.
2. Separate tickets must be used for each job.
Work resulting from a FireInspector Advantage
inspection or requested by Store Managers must have a new job number.
You cannot use the original ticket and add the new number.
3. All Service Tickets must be filled out
completely and legibly and must be signed, dated and store stamped by an
authorized person.
4. Service Agent should carry extra service
tickets in case additional work is approved.
EXTINGUISHER AND LIFE SAFETY PROGRAM
Service is rendered in accordance with NFPA Standard 10 and local codes. The
following outlines the procedure that apply:
1. Inspect, re-tag, and recharge extinguisher(s) as
necessary per NFPA 10 Standards.
2. Test all accessible emergency lights and exit
illuminations.
3. Inspect and test all door panic hardware.
4. Verify fire and safety code compliance.
5. Provide extinguisher instruction to Store Manager.
6. FireInspector Inspection Tag (purple
tag) must be attached to all fire extinguishers. In those states that prohibit
use of out-of-state contractor tags, affix your inspection tag along with the FireInspector
notice tag and advise FireInspector on your service ticket.
7. FireInspector Notice Tags (white tag) must also
be attached to all units.
8. One service tag from the previous service company (if
applicable) must be attached to the Service Tickets and returned to the FireInspector
Office.
9. If any item is found to be unserviceable, FireInspector
must be called immediately.
10. No extinguishers may be left on the floor. All units
must be wall mounted.
11. One five pound or ten pound ABC recharge, if necessary,
per location is included in The FireInspector Advantage. Other recharges
will be considered additional work.
Our customers expect quality workmanship
performed in a professional manner.
SCHEDULING AND CONDUCT
SECTION FIVE
Service Agents visiting a location on FireInspector business are
representatives of FireInspector Services, Inc. and subject to FireInspector
policies. Store personnel have been advised by their home office what to expect
from FireInspector Service Agents (See Sample Home Office Notice -
Exhibit 5-1). Therefore, it is critical to the success of the program that the
following procedures be adhered to:
1. Please schedule your visit. Call each location at least
two days prior to your schedule arrival. Introduce yourself as a FireInspector
Service Agent to the manager or assistant manager and arrange a convenient time
for you to service their location. Obtain an additional contact name that will
be able to accept service in the absence.
2. Please be on time. If an emergency arises preventing you
from being on time, you must call the store ASAP and reschedule!
3. Please identify yourself properly. Wear your FireInspector
ID badge during your service calls (See Identification and Control Articles -
Exhibit 3-1). Our customers have been instructed not to allow service if the
proper ID is not shown by our representative.
4. Please abide by store rules. All of our accounts
prohibit everyone (including their own store personnel) from eating,
drinking, and smoking within their stores. Please respect all these and all
other store policies.
5. Perform service properly. Provide all items of service
included in The FireInspector Advantage as defined in Section Three. Do
not perform any additional work without prior approval from FireInspector.
If there is additional service required you must call us from the store at
1-800-452-1540.
NOTE: Do not under any circumstances discuss price of work with store
personnel. If the Store Manager asks to contact you, advise them to use
the 1-800 number listed on your FireInspector Service Agent Identification Card.
Do not give the Store Manager your business card or telephone number under any
circumstances.
THE FIRE INSPECTOR ADVANTAGE
Sample Home Office Notice
Exhibit 5-1
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE: The Fire Inspector Advantage We
have retained FireInspector Services, Inc. to assume responsibility
for managing the Fire and Safety requirements (throughout our chain -- in
selected store -- etc.). To accomplish this, they will schedule the
implementation of the The FireInspector Advantage in each
of out stores at the appropriate time. As part of the start-up process,
they have supplied us with their FireInspector InfoPak which we are
forwarding to you. Their instructions have been customized in accordance with
our requirements and outline specific procedures to be followed in order to
bring this program on-line as expeditiously as possible. These procedures
include how to handle emergencies, violations and service work required. Please
give this package your immediate attention and familiarize yourself with its
contents. If you have any questions that are not covered in the InfoPak, do not
hesitate to call. FireInspector Services, Inc. is an extremely
capable and professional organization. They have distinguished themselves as
outstanding providers of Fire and Safety Services and we fully expect this
program to greatly reduce our administrative and logistical burdens and to cut
costs while increasing overall compliance. Your cooperation will be greatly
appreciated.
SERVICE TICKET
SECTION SIX
The Service Ticket (See Service Ticket Exhibit 6-1) supplies us with proof of
service which is required by our accounts as evidence that the job has been
completed to the satisfaction of Store Manager. Service Agents should carry an
extra service ticket to each in case of additional work is needed and approved.
This document is extremely important to all parties and you should be aware of
the following:
1. Your Service Ticket is also your invoice. Your
job number is both your purchase order and invoice number. We do not
recognize any other type of document or invoice number.
2. Separate tickets must be used for each jobs. Work
resulting from a Fire Inspector Advantage inspection or requested by
Store Managers that is in addition to the original Dispatch Report job
assigned must have a new Fire Inspector job number and service
ticket. You cannot use the original ticket and add the new number.
3. All service tickets for work included on Dispatch Report
must be accumulated and sent to Fire Inspector in one batch by the 25th
of each month.
4. Service tickets for work not included on Dispatch
Report (Additional Work) must be mailed to Fire Inspector within two
days (48 hours) of service rendered.
5. Because our customers request original service tickets
only, faxed copies of service tickets are not acceptable.
6. All service tickets must be filled out completely and
legible and must be signed, dated and store stamped by an authorized person
indicating work has been satisfactorily completed.
7. If it is necessary for Fire Inspector to obtain
a signed Service Ticket from the Store Manager, or if your Service Ticket is
sent Fire Inspector to with ANY missing or illegible information,
your original paperwork will be returned to you and a $100.00 administrative fee
will be charged.
8. Specific Service Ticket instructions are printed on the back of the blue
copy. Distribution of copies is as follows:
White - Store Copy
Yellow - Fire Inspector Copy
Pink - Fire Inspector Copy
Blue - Service Agent Copy
INVOICE AND PAYMENT POLICY
SECTION SEVEN
Fire Inspector and its Service Agent companies have negotiated prices
applicable to The Fire Inspector Advantage and certain
other services and equipment. These published rates will remain in effect until
mutually agreeable changes are made. All charges must be made in accordance with
these rates which are included in this section as Exhibit 7-1.
Fire Inspector bills its customer as follows:
1. Fire Inspector Advantage Program Work:
customers are billed at the end of each month for this service. It is important
that you forward your monthly batch of service tickets for the Fire Inspector
Advantage Program Work by the 25th of each month.
2. Additional Work: Our customers are billed
weekly for all additional work not included in the Fire Inspector Advantage
Program cost. These service Tickets should be sent in immediately.
Fire Inspector pays its Service Agents as follows:
1. Fire Inspector Advantage Program Work:
Payment is made within 45 days of the date Fire Inspector bills its
customers; normally at or near the end of month.
2. Additional Work: Payment is made within 45
days the service ticket is received by Fire Inspector. Please remember
to complete service tickets completely and legibly as returned service tickets
delay payments.
NOTE: Inquiries concerning payments should be directed to Accounts Payable
at (248)477-1540. Accounts Payable is not accessible via the 800# line!
THE FIRE INSPECTOR ADVANTAGE
Service Agent Pricing Guidelines
Exhibit 7-1
Extinguisher and Life Safety Program
1. Standard Program Pricing:
-
Tag and inspect one (1) to five (5) portable extinguishers
as per NFPA-10 and local codes.
-
Provide visual and operational inspection of one (1) to five
(5) exit lights and/or emergency lights.
-
Provide Operational and mechanical inspection of up to three
(3) door panic alarms.
-
Verify fire and safety code compliance at location.
-
Provide one (1) free recharge per location per year.
FireInspector Advantage Charge........... $ 20.00
FireInspector Advantage Charge
CA & NV only)......................................... $ 30.00
2. Special Program Pricing:
-
Charge per
Extinguisher
above initial five (5)...................$2.25 ea.
-
Charge per exit/emergency above initial five (5)
............................................$ 1.75 ea.
-
Service charge (return) ..............$ 10.00
-
Service charge discounts -- when providing Fire Inspector
Advantage service
calls at one location during the same visit, the following discounts
pertain:
Initial Fire Inspector Advantage service call -
$20.00
Second Fire Inspector Advantage service call
- $18.00
Third or more Fire Inspector Advantage service
calls - $15.00
3. New Portable Extinguishing Equipment:
The pricing guidelines for new equipment and parts listed were established using
new portable extinguishers. All prices include delivery, installation and
tagging.
Note: Additional discounts may apply to large national purchasing programs
initiated by Fire Inspector, Inc.
ABC "Tri Class" Pro Line
2.5 lb. ABC |
$20.00 |
5 lb. ABC |
$30.00 |
10 lb. ABC |
$42.00 |
20 lb. ABC |
$66.00 |
BC - Regular Pro Line
2.5 lb. ABC |
$20.00 |
6 lb. ABC |
$31.00 |
10 lb. ABC |
$44.00 |
20 lb. ABC |
$68.00 |
CO2 Pro Line
5 lb. ABC |
$90.00 |
10 lb. ABC |
$125.00 |
15 lb. ABC |
$170.00 |
20 lb. ABC |
$210.00 |
Water Pro Line
Extinguisher Parts:
The pricing guidelines for parts listed below include labor to install and
are intended to establish an acceptable range which will allow for the various
makes and models of extinguishers
Pins |
From $0.50 - $1.50 |
Pressure Gauges |
From $4.00 - $7.00 |
Valve Repairs |
From $7.00 - $12.00 |
O-Rings |
From $1.50 - $2.50 |
Instruction Labels & Signs |
From $1.00 - $3.00 |
CO2 Horns |
From $6.00 - $10.00 |
Hoses |
From $5.00 - $15.00 |
Wall Brackets |
From $2.50 - $3.50 |
** Any Additional parts will be determined by Service Agent's wholesale
price.
Extinguisher service:
Recharging
ABC Dry Chemical
|
Standard |
6-Yr Maintenance* |
12-Yr Hydrostatic* |
ABC Dry Chemical |
2.5 lb. |
$ 6.00 |
$ 9.00 |
$ 15.00 |
5 lb. |
$ 10.00 |
$ 12.00 |
$ 20.00 |
10 lb. |
$ 14.00 |
$ 15.00 |
$ 24.00 |
20 lb. |
$ 20.00 |
$ 21.00 |
$ 30.00 |
BC Dry Chemical
|
Standard |
6-Yr Maintenance* |
12-Yr Hydrostatic* |
BC Dry Chemical |
2.5 lb. |
$ 7.00 |
$ 10.00 |
$ 16.00 |
6 lb. |
$ 12.00 |
$ 13.00 |
$ 21.00 |
10 lb. |
$ 15.00 |
$ 16.00 |
$ 25.00 |
20 lb. |
$ 21.00 |
$ 22.00 |
$ 31.00 |
CO2
|
Standard |
5-Yr Hydrostatic* |
CO2 |
5 lb. |
$ 11.00 |
$ 17.00 |
10 lb. |
$ 13.00 |
$ 19.00 |
15 lb. |
$ 15.00 |
$ 21.00 |
20 lb. |
$ 17.00 |
$ 23.00 |
Water Pro Line
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SECTION EIGHT
In addition to the general conditions found in Representation Criteria Section
Two the following special conditions must be adhered to:
A. Solicitation and Competition
It is strictly forbidden to
solicit work of any kind, business or personal, from FireInspector
customers and their employees. You must not call the store for next year's
scheduled service. FireInspector Service will dispatch all required
services and you will be given adequate time to schedule service calls.
Non-compliance to this policy will result in immediate termination of our
relationship.
It is important that the Service Agent Company or its employees should not:
- contact the home office of a FireInspector Account;
- solicit or accept Fire and Safety work directly from FireInspector
Account;
- give a business card or telephone number to a FireInspector
Account;
- take any action with respect to a FireInspector Account which
would reflect unfavorably upon FireInspector or which would
interfere with the business relationship between FireInspector and
the FireInspector Account; and so long as this Agreement is in
effect and for a period of one (1) year after termination, Service Agent
shall not, under any circumstances, complete with FireInspector by
providing any service to any FireInspector Account within one
hundred (100) miles of the Service Agent's place of business.
B. Confidentiality
Service Agent agrees that all FireInspector policies, procedures, systems, documents, forms
and any other information whatsoever provided to Service Agent by FireInspector
or obtained by
Service Agent in the course of performing service calls for FireInspector
shall be strictly
confidential and shall not be divulged to anyone by the Service Agent. In case
of termination of this relationship, the Service Agent will return to FireInspector
all
copies of the Manual, business cards and other documents provided by FireInspector.
B. Service Agent Agreement
Service Agent must adhere to all conditions stipulated in the FireInspector
Services, Inc.
Service Agent Agreement which must be signed and returned for filing at our FireInspector
headquarters. A copy is included in this section as Exhibit 8-1.
FIREINSPECTOR SERVICES, INC.
SERVICE AGENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement made the day
of , 1994 by and between FireInspector
Services, Inc., a Michigan corporation, with offices at 30895 W. Eight Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan (hereinafter called "FireInspector")
and
at
(hereinafter called "Service Agent".)
RECITALS
1. FireInspector
is a national service company that provides fire and safety services to various
businesses; and
2. FireInspector
services its accounts by contracting with local service companies who perform
the on-site work as subcontractors of FireInspector; and
3. A Service Agent is a contractor providing services that may
be needed by FireInspector.
DEFINITIONS
1. "FireInspector Account" shall mean any
company for whom has agreed to provide services and shall include all employees
of such company.
2. "Manual" shall mean the FireInspector
Service Agent Policy and Procedures Manual given to the Service Agent with this
Agreement and signed by the Service Agent. The "Manual" shall also
include any amendments delivered in writing to the Service Agent by FireInspector
after the date of this Agreement.
3. "Service Call" shall mean an inspection, repair,
recharging, maintenance, delivery of new equipment or other service job offered
to Service Agent by FireInspector.
AGREEMENT
FireInspector and the Service Agent agree as follows:
1. Designation: So long as the Service Agent has
not violated any conditions of this Agreement or the Manual, FireInspector
agrees to designate Service Agent as a contractor available to accept Service
Calls from FireInspector. This means that the Service Agent will be
included in the FireInspector
database of contractors but does not mean that FireInspector
is obligated to refer any Service Calls to the contractor.
2. Offers: From time to time FireInspector
may refer Service Calls to the Service Agent. If their Service Agent accepts a
Service Call from FireInspector
the Service Agent agrees to perform the work required promptly, in a good
and workmanlike manner and strictly in accordance with the Manual and this
Agreement. The Service Agent may refuse to accept any Service Call but excessive
refusal may be cause for termination of this Agreement under paragraph 7.
3. Policies. Service Agent shall follow all
policies and procedures set forth in the Service Agent Policies and Procedures
Manual.
4. No Competition: So long as this Agreement is in
effect and for a period of one (1) year after termination, Service Agent shall
not, under any circumstances, compete with FireInspector
by providing any service to any FireInspector
Account within one-hundred (100) miles of the Service Agent's place of
business.
5. Confidentiality: Service Agent agrees that all FireInspector
policies, procedures, systems, documents, forms, and any other information
whatsoever provided to Service Agent by FireInspector
or obtained by Service Agent in the course of performing Service Calls for FireInspector
shall be strictly confidential and shall may be divulged to anyone by the
Service Agent. At the termination of this Agreement, the Service Agent will
return to FireInspector
all copies of the Manual, business cards and other documents provided by FireInspector
to the Service agent.
6. Other Prohibited Conduct:
(a) During the term of this Agreement, the
Service Agent shall not:
-
contact the home office of a FireInspector
Account.
-
solicit work from a FireInspector
Account.
-
accept work directly from a FireInspector
Account.
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give the Service Agent's business card or phone
number to a FireInspector
Account; or
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take any other action with respect to a FireInspector
Account; which would reflect unfavorably upon FireInspector
or which would interfere with the relationship between FireInspector
and the Account.
(b) Service Agent acknowledges and agrees
that any disputes with FireInspector
and/or FireInspector
Accounts shall be resolved between FireInspector
and Service Agent and shall not involve the Account.
(c) Should contact with a FireInspector
Account, other than scheduling, be necessary, Service Agent agrees that all
contact with FireInspector
Accounts shall be made by and through the FireInspector
regional service coordinator or the FireInspector
General Manager.
7. Termination:
(a) FireInspector
may terminate this Agreement upon (10) days notice to the service Agent upon
any of the following:
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Competition by the Service Agent in violation of Paragraph
4;
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Disclosure by the Service Agent of confidential FireInspector
documents, procedures, policies or trade secrets in violation of Paragraph
5;
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Consistent violation of policies, failure to follow
procedures set forth in the Manual, or consistent failure to accept Service
Calls;
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Receipt by FireInspector
of repeated complaints from FireInspector
Accounts concerning Service Agent's performance;
(b) Service Agent may terminate this Agreement on thirty
(30) days written notice to FireInspector
for any reason.
8. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be
constructed and enforced in accordance with the law of the state of Michigan.
9. Effective Date: The Service Agent and FireInspector
have signed this Agreement on the date set forth beneath their respective
signatures. It shall be effective until the date upon which it is signed by FireInspector.
FIREINSPECTOR SERVICES, INC.
ATTEST:
By:
Date:
WITNESS:
SERVICE AGENT
By:
Date:
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