The Massachusetts Systems Contractors Association

As the trade organization that represents more than 191 small businesses and companies across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is dedicated to the education and promotion of the use of fire warning, security, telephony, data, audio, video and other power limited systems for the safety, convenience, and protection of the public, the Massachusetts Systems Contractors Association (MSCA) understands the value of keeping a set of eyes and ears on Beacon Hill. Pending legislation would require a minimum of five licenses issued by the state to maintain business members’ current operations. According to Bob Boucher, Past President and member of the MSCA legislative committee, Policy Strategists “is aware of the inner workings of our industry, able to defend our position with the passion of those of us who have made low voltage electronics our livelihood and represents MSCA articulately and with the highest degree of professionalism. We appreciate their common sense, professionalism and veracity as they tackle the heady and complicated issues on behalf of our organization.”

Working closely with the MSCA, we flagged an area of Massachusetts state law that had not been uniformly enforced here. Massachusetts public safety officials have overhauled security alarm regulations in a move that independent security installers say will protect the public from unscrupulous subcontractors.

Since January 1, 2007 all employees of companies that are licensed to install security systems have had to undergo a criminal background check performed by their employers, and employers have had their backgrounds checked by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.

In addition, we worked with the Massachusetts Fire Marshall and the Board of Fire Prevention to tighten up license rules by requiring local wiring inspectors to obtain the special security “S license,” from anyone seeking a permit for security system work at the time of permit application.