Because of it's use the Fire department/Bldg Inspector insisted on a security system with alarm monitoring direct to the Fire Station.

Combination smoke/CO alarm, 10-year battery...AND a cinch to put up!

I have smart locks and a house alarm.

I wouldn't hand keys and alarm codes over in the first few months but if a guy shows up on time and sober and puts in an honest days work I'll give him a raise and responsibility no matter what his history.

You haven't revealed anything that would alarm a seller at this point.Get a redacted set of financials to share with qualified individuals.Have an NDA ready to go.No showings or deep due diligence without an LOI and earnest.Locate COIs (centers of influence) rather than marketing to the masses. 

False alarm!

Worst part was, we had an alarm system, but wasn't instructed properly on how to arm the motion sensors, so the thief waltzed right past the armed alarm when he left with all our copper.  

I am familiar of the process for changing occupancy and the potential need for a special permit from planning, and the possibility of triggering the need for a fire sprinkler and fire alarm system.

Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors, equipped with a self-closing device.R310.4 Bars, grilles, covers and screens.Bars, grilles, covers, screens or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings, bulkhead enclosures, or window wells that serve such openings, provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with Sections R310.1.1 to R310.1.3, and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool, special knowledge or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening.R314.3 Location.Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:1.In each sleeping room.2.Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.R315.1 Carbon monoxide alarms.For new construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages.Note: In Washington State CO alarms are required on all homes sold.No egress thru other bedroom?

Fire protection and alarm systems. 4.