HOME MONITORING SYSTEM: 

NO PERMIT NEEDED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS

House Bill 4737

Sponsor:  Rep. Aric Nesbitt

Committee:  Energy and Technology

Complete to 5-20-13

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4737 AS INTRODUCED 5-15-23

The bill would add a new section to the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act to specify that a permit would not be required under the act or the construction code for work related to a home monitoring system if performed by a provider. 

Thus, the installation, maintenance, replacement, or servicing of any electrical wiring, equipment, or devices related to, or associated with, a home monitoring system would not require a permit if performed by either a system provider registered under the Security Alarm Systems Act or a security alarm system contractor licensed under the Private Security Business and Security Alarm Act.

"Home monitoring system" would mean a device or an assembly of equipment and devices that allows an individual to remotely monitor his or her home through audio, video, or sensor detection systems and that may allow the individual to remotely control the home's environment, including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, lighting, doors, or locks.

MCL 125.1528a (proposed)

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 4737 would have an indeterminate fiscal impact on the Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and local building/planning departments.  The impact would depend on the number of permits that would have been applied for under current law and whether the permit fees generate insufficient, adequate, or excessive revenues to cover the administrative costs to review permits.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Paul Holland

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.