Power Over Ethernet

[LGreene]

A low-voltage license is required to install electrified door hardware. If the hardware uses ethernet cables, is a low voltage license required in order to make those connections at the door?

 

[JBI]

Sorry Lori, wrong forum.... That one will be found in the local law that requires licensure.

 

[LGreene]

Sorry Lori, wrong forum.... That one will be found in the local law that requires licensure.

I just thought one of the experts here might have some insight/experience with it.

 

[Mule]

A low-voltage license is required to install electrified door hardware. If the hardware uses ethernet cables, is a low voltage license required in order to make those connections at the door?

You are saying a low-voltage license is required. Wouldn't that carry the installation all the way to the final connection?

I don't know! I was just throwing out food for thought.

 

[LGreene]

You are saying a low-voltage license is required. Wouldn't that carry the installation all the way to the final connection?

Let me rephrase...the electrified hardware in use today requires a low voltage license, including the connections at the hardware. I'm wondering if using ethernet cables which just plug in would have any effect on the licensing requirement.

 

[vegas paul]

Not every jurisdiction requires licensed contractors to install low voltage... I think that's what the others were trying to say. If the hardware (which can't specify that a licensed contractor is required, only the AHJ can) is installed in a jurisdiction that requires low voltage to be installed by a licensed installer, then YES, I would agree that even the ethernet installation would require a licensed installer.

 

[LGreene]

Thanks Paul. That's what I was asking...IF a low voltage license is required for traditional 24VDC wiring in a given jurisdiction, would the fact that ethernet is "plug and play" make any difference. Unofficially, of course. I appreciate everyone's input as always.