PERMIT NOT REQUIRED FOR PROVIDER TO

INSTALL BUSINESS MONITORING SYSTEM

House Bill 4654 (proposed H-1 substitute)

Sponsor:  Rep. Michele Hoitenga

House Bill 4655 (proposed H-1 substitute)

Sponsor:  Rep. Beth Griffin

Committee:  Communications and Technology

Complete to 6-5-17

UPDATED SUMMARY:

Each bill would specify that a permit is not required to install a business monitoring system, and each would add a definition of "business monitoring system" as follows: 

A device or an assembly of equipment and devices, less than 50 volts, that allows a business to remotely monitor its business premises through audio, video, or sensor detection systems. It does not include a fire alarm system or a life safety system designed to protect and evacuate building occupants in the event of emergencies such as fire, smoke, or power outages.

House Bill 4654 would amend the Skilled Trades Regulation Act, which establishes uniform provisions relating to the licensing of various occupations.

House Bill 5655 would amend the Single State Construction Code Act.

The Skilled Trades Regulation Act (HB 4654) states that it does not limit the power of a municipality to enact an ordinance to provide for licensing of electrical or specialty contractors or journeyman electricians, sign specialists, or fire alarm specialty technicians.  However, the act currently does prohibit an ordinance from requiring the procurement of a permit by a provider to install, maintain, replace, or service any electrical wiring, equipment, or devices associated with a home monitoring system.  HB 4654 would add "business monitoring system" as another prohibition.  (MCL 339.5733)

The Single State Construction Code Act (HB 4655) currently states that a permit is not required for the installation, maintenance, replacement, or servicing of any electrical wiring, equipment, or devices related to or associated with a home monitoring system if performed by a provider. HB 4655 would include "business monitoring system" to this list. (MCL 125.1528a)

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill does not appear to have any significant impact on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Emily S. Smith        

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Marcus Coffin

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