VDV Installer vs. Licensed Electrician

[celtic]

You haven't been to Asbury Park lately have you?

Last time I was down there was probably 5+ years ago...maybe even pushing 10. The shell of that hotel (?) was still up... rusting away...like a giant monument to poverty.

The way im counting im still ahead because being clueless is a step above shoobie.

That's the spirit!

 

[jtinge]

To add even more confusion to this, VDV (voice/data/video) apparently is now being referred to as IBS (Integrated Building Systems). (See NEC Digest articles in 6/07 and 8/07 editions). Some localities seem to distinguish categories of electrical work with specialty licenses (i.e. c-7 low voltage, HVAC, elevator electrician, sign electrician, VDV, etc.) A journeyman or master is permitted to cover all work permitted under limited licensing; however, I'm not sure a regular electrician would have the specialized skills required to install and activate a data network, fire alarm, or security access system. Now the question is how do you assess qualifications of a contractor for these specialized skills and knowledge of NEC. Maybe require a licensed electrician whose has been VDV or IBS certified. Winnipeg seems to be doing this and I saw where IBEW Local 6 in San Fransisco is offering an apprenticeship program to electricians so they can perform VDV work.

 

[celtic]

You haven't been to Asbury Park lately have you?

I heard a crane toppled there yesterday:
Crane operator hurt in Asbury Park mishap

A crane operator was injured this morning when his crane overturned at an oceanfront redevelopment site in Asbury Park.
Mike Curry, 50, of Freehold, suffered cuts on his head and was taken to the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where he was treated and released.

 

[coulter]

...People from other parts of the country must think jersey is another planet right about now if they didn't already.

Let's see "another planet" or east of the rockies - is there a difference?

carl