ccmichaelson
Active Member
I had such a great time running 25,000 linear feet of CAT6, burglar alarm wire, RG6, etc. in my new home and after installing my own home automation and security gear (50+ motion sensors, water leak detectors, dozens of window/door contacts, etc.) I thought - it would be a blast to start my own home automation & security installation company.
My state doesn't require a license to install low voltage wires. However, I just found out that in order to install burglar alarm systems in residential or commercial buildings, you have to setup a formal burglar alarm company which requires a ton of experience and certifications... specifically the individual has to have 6,000+ hours working as a installer as an employee of a formal burglar alarm company - say what?
Here's the policy section:
In accordance with Subsections 58-1-203(1) and 58-1-301(3) the experience requirements for an alarm company applicant's qualifying agent in Subsection 58-55-302(3)(k)(i) are established as follows:
(1) An applicant shall have within the past ten years:
(a) not less than 6,000 hours of experience in a lawfully operated alarm company business of which not less than 2,000 hours shall have been in a managerial, supervisory, or administrative position; or
(b) not less than 6,000 hours of experience in a lawfully operated alarm company business combined with not less than 2,000 hours of managerial, supervisory, or administrative experience in a lawfully operated construction company.
(2) All experience under Subsection (1) shall be as an employee or in accordance with 26 U.S.C. Section 3508 as a direct seller, and under the immediate supervision of the applicant's employer;
(3) All experience must be obtained while lawfully engaged as an alarm company agent and working for a lawfully operated burglar alarm company.
(4) A total of 2,000 hours of work experience constitutes one year (12 months) of work experience.
(5) An applicant may claim no more than 2,000 hours of work experience in any 12 month period.
(6) No credit shall be given for experience obtained illegally.
Anyone here install burglar alarm systems (e.g. Elk M1) without all the red tape/licensing/etc.?
My state doesn't require a license to install low voltage wires. However, I just found out that in order to install burglar alarm systems in residential or commercial buildings, you have to setup a formal burglar alarm company which requires a ton of experience and certifications... specifically the individual has to have 6,000+ hours working as a installer as an employee of a formal burglar alarm company - say what?
Here's the policy section:
In accordance with Subsections 58-1-203(1) and 58-1-301(3) the experience requirements for an alarm company applicant's qualifying agent in Subsection 58-55-302(3)(k)(i) are established as follows:
(1) An applicant shall have within the past ten years:
(a) not less than 6,000 hours of experience in a lawfully operated alarm company business of which not less than 2,000 hours shall have been in a managerial, supervisory, or administrative position; or
(b) not less than 6,000 hours of experience in a lawfully operated alarm company business combined with not less than 2,000 hours of managerial, supervisory, or administrative experience in a lawfully operated construction company.
(2) All experience under Subsection (1) shall be as an employee or in accordance with 26 U.S.C. Section 3508 as a direct seller, and under the immediate supervision of the applicant's employer;
(3) All experience must be obtained while lawfully engaged as an alarm company agent and working for a lawfully operated burglar alarm company.
(4) A total of 2,000 hours of work experience constitutes one year (12 months) of work experience.
(5) An applicant may claim no more than 2,000 hours of work experience in any 12 month period.
(6) No credit shall be given for experience obtained illegally.
Anyone here install burglar alarm systems (e.g. Elk M1) without all the red tape/licensing/etc.?