Re: Installers in Kentucky beware of HB-41

["Bob Worthy" <securinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Frank Olson" <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Robert L Bass wrote:
> > "RockyTSquirrel" wrote:
>
>
> >> ... but only an approved person can give advise as to what to buy or
> >> how it works.
> >
> > That's not correct.  Anyone can give free advice, even a salesman.
>
> Wrong (as usual).  Some states regulate the sales people too.  BC
> springs to mind.  Your own state (Florida) does too.

The Statute, at one time, stated "on site" sales. The "on site" was deleted
by the legislature and now includes phone sales.

> I've been called in to "fix" a lot of DIY jobs.  The potential "cost
> savings" could very well turn into a huge liability if you drill in the
> wrong place or improperly install the equipment.

It is no secret that Florida is heavily regulated. Now, the Florida Police
Chiefs Association has unaminiouly past the adoption of a statewide model
ordinance (approx. 485 muni's) which includes registration by the user
whether it is monitored or not. If it is monitored, it must be monitored by
a State licensed company. The DIY market is going to be included in the next
rewrite by default. Right now, the first thought on the committee's mind is
in order to register the alarm, it must be inspected by an electrical
inspector first and checked by a state licensed contractor. I invision a new
market for companies to just do inspections somewhat like home inspection
companies for the insurance industry. This isn't necessarily pointed at DIY
but at systems that are in use that are not associated with a licensed
company. DIY just happens to fall into that category.

Bob W.