2013 House Bill 4737 / Public Act 70

Don’t require building permit for “home monitoring systems”

Introduced in the House

May 15, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Aric Nesbitt (R-66)

To establish that the state building code requires no building permit for work related to a home monitoring system if performed by a registered or licensed provider. "Home monitoring system" is defined as equipment and devices that allow an individual to remotely monitor his or her home through audio, video, or sensor detection systems, and allow remote control of home temperature, humidity, lighting, doors and locks.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

May 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 22, 2013

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 23, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

June 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish that the state building code requires no building permit for work related to a home monitoring system if performed by a registered or licensed provider. "Home monitoring system" is defined as equipment and devices that allow an individual to remotely monitor his or her home through audio, video, or sensor detection systems, and allow remote control of home temperature, humidity, lighting, doors and locks.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2013