Sec. 28a.

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act or the code, a permit is not required under this act or the code for the installation, maintenance, replacement, or servicing of any electrical wiring, equipment, or devices related to or associated with a business monitoring system, with a home monitoring system, or with a low-voltage electric fence if performed by a provider.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) "Business monitoring system" means 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. A business monitoring system 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.

(b) "Home monitoring system" means 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.

(c) "Low-voltage electric fence" means an alarm system that consists of a fence structure and an energizer that produces an electric charge on contact with the fence structure and meets all of the following:

(i) The low-voltage electric fence is installed in a location that is zoned for nonresidential use.

(ii) The energizer is powered by a commercial storage battery that does not exceed 12 volts.

(iii) The electric charge produced by the low-voltage electric fence upon contact does not exceed energizer characteristics set forth in paragraph 22.108 and depicted in figure 102 of international electrotechnical commission standard, IEC 60335-2-76, current edition.

(iv) The low-voltage electric fence is identified using warning signs attached to the fence at intervals of not more than 60 feet. Each sign shall include the international symbol for shock and be in both English and Spanish.

(v) The low-voltage electric fence is designed so that access to or within a fenced area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or firefighting purposes. A fire code official may require a key box to be installed in an accessible location. The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037, and shall contain keys to gain access as required by the fire code official.

(vi) The low-voltage electric fence is completely enclosed by a nonelectric fence or wall.

(d) "Provider" means any of the following:

(i) A system provider that is registered under the security alarm systems act, 2012 PA 580, MCL 338.2181 to 338.2187.

(ii) A security alarm system contractor licensed under the private security business and security alarm act, 1968 PA 330, MCL 338.1051 to 338.1092.

History: Add. 2013, Act 70, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2013 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 126, Eff. Jan. 15, 2018 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 332, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2018 Popular Name: Act 230Popular Name: Uniform Construction Code