Re: Home Automation Qualifications...

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Roy L Butler wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Do home automation consultants/installers/owners need to be licensed as
> perhaps electricians or some other kind of contractor in order to
> perform business?  If not a requirement, would the choice effect company
> liability insurance costs?  The area is Los Angeles, if it varies
> district-to-district.  Thanks in advance for any advice.


You are required to have a C-10 Electrical Contractors License.

C-10 Electrical Contractor

An electrical contractor places, installs, erects or connects any
electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways conduits,
solar photovoltaic cells or any part thereof, which generate, transmit,
transform or utilize electrical energy in any form or for any purpose.
(832.10 CCR)



Your employee installers/service guys are required to be licensed
electricians.  Here's a link that may prove helpful.

http://www.dir.ca.gov/DAS/ElectricalTrade.htm

Good luck!!