Bill > HB1871

This bill establishes guidelines for commercial and industrial entities to install electrified security systems on their properties, providing a comprehensive framework for their implementation and regulation. The bill defines an electrified security system as a battery-charged alarm system with integrated components designed to notify a monitoring service of potential intrusions, excluding livestock fencing. To be compliant, such systems must meet specific requirements: they must adhere to international electrotechnical standards, use a battery not exceeding 12 volts, connect to a monitored alarm device without directly contacting law enforcement, be positioned four to eight inches behind a non-electrified perimeter barrier between five and ten feet high, be located on non-residential property, and be clearly marked with warning signs at least every 30 linear feet. Installers are required to notify the local municipality about the system's installation, providing details about the alarm company and the property. Municipalities retain the right to require system registration and can prohibit systems that do not meet the specified requirements. The bill is intended to provide a legal framework for businesses to protect their property from unauthorized access while ensuring safety and standardization of electrified security systems.

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