Electrician not allowed to fit alarm sensors

picorette

Would anybody know if there are new regulations regarding electricians, and the work they are allowed to do on fitting alarms ? I have been told that they are no longer able to fit sensors, & can only put wires in place. Is this an electrical regulation or maybe the way the electrician chooses to work ?
Thanks

DOCARCH

The electrician is correct. Unless they are registered with the Private Security Authority (PSA) - and most electricians would not be (as it costs €€€) - they cannot install burglar alarm systems or CCTV systems.

Also see:
http://www.psa.gov.ie/Website/psa/psa.nsf/LicensedElectContractors%20flyers.pdf

picorette

Thanks, Docarch, very informative.

topcatcbr

DOCARCH wrote: »

The electrician is correct. Unless they are registered with the Private Security Authority (PSA) - and most electricians would not be (as it costs €€€) - they cannot install burglar alarm systems or CCTV systems.

Also see:
http://www.psa.gov.ie/Website/psa/psa.nsf/LicensedElectContractors%20flyers.pdf

It's a ridiculous situation I think.

Another case of the government setting up a quango to extract money from the ordinary decent working man.