A large part of the discussion centered around what kind of “system” this thermostat would tie into. In their opinion, therefore, only an A/B licensee should be completing the work. Some on the board recognized that the wires connected to the thermostat were low voltage, though connected to higher voltage wires in the heating system. C and D licensees are already educated for this type of work. In many cases, this kind of work is being completed by heating companies done without permits or inspections. In support, Board members discussed that the laws and CMRs have not kept up with the technology that members work with now. There was a lively conversation on both sides of the issue. MSCA had a strong showing at the meeting including Wells Sampson from American Alarm, David Wescott from Instant Alarm, Ernie Parent from ACP Security, Deb White from Wayne Alarm, Holly Borgmann and Tom Lee from ADT, and Dan Goodman from Building 36 /, who designed the innovative smart thermostat which allows for a simple and foolproof upgrade designed to be easy enough for a homeowner. MSCA member ADT requested that MSCA submit a question to the board regarding whether someone holding a C/D license is allowed to install thermostats and program these new devices, protocols, and communications platforms which are an integral part of systems work.
FebruMeeting at 1000 Washington Street, Boston MA Including the subcommittee reviewing the thermostat issue, and report the following summaries. MSCA’s legislative agents attend the Board of State Examiners of Electricians meetings,
0 kommentar(er)
