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MCL - Section 125.1528a
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Chapter 125
Act 230 of 1972
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STILLE-DEROSSETT-HALE SINGLE STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ACT (EXCERPT) Act 230 of 1972 125.1528a Business monitoring system, home monitoring system, or low-voltage electric fence; installation, maintenance, replacement, or servicing of electrical wiring, equipment, or devices; permit not required; definitions. Sec. 28a.
(1) Notwithstanding any other law of this state to the contrary, a permit or other approval is not required for the siting, installation, maintenance, placement, replacement, or servicing of a business monitoring system, a home monitoring system, or a low-voltage electric fence, including any related or associated electrical wiring, equipment, or devices, 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" or "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 fence structure is 10 feet in height or 2 feet greater in height than the perimeter nonelectric fence or wall required under subparagraph (vii), whichever is taller.
(ii) The fence is installed in a location that is zoned for nonresidential use.
(iii) The energizer is powered by a commercial storage battery that does not exceed 12 volts.
(iv) The electric charge produced by the fence upon contact does not exceed energizer characteristics set forth in "International Standard IEC 60335-2-76", 2018 edition, published by the International Electrotechnical Commission.
(v) The fence is identified using warning signs attached to the fence at intervals of not more than 60 feet. Each sign must include the international symbol for shock and the warning must be written in English and Spanish.
(vi) If applicable, and if required and approved by a fire code official, a key switch for the fence is installed at the main entry point to the property to provide secure access to the fence's electrical power disconnect switch.
(vii) The fence structure is laterally enclosed by a nonelectric fence, or a wall, that is not less than 5 feet in height.
(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
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Am. 2017, Act 126 , Eff. Jan. 15, 2018
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Am. 2018, Act 332 , Imd. Eff. July 2, 2018
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Am. 2020, Act 223 , Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 2020 Popular Name: Act 230 Popular Name: Uniform Construction Code
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