Can an electrician install a security camera?
The short answer is yes your electrician can install a security camera. However, they must hold an additional security equipment installers license and may also need a registered cablers licence.
Electricians that install security cameras or most other security system components and cabling may need to undergo additional training and accreditation to become a registered data cabler.
Regulations vary a bit from state to state but in Queensland, you need a security providers licence to install, repair, service or maintain:
security alarms
alarm monitoring systems
audio or visual recording systems
electric, electro-magnetic or biometric access control devices
motion, infra-red, microwave or contact detectors
safes or vaults
basic locks for a commercial environment
basic locks for common areas in a residential complex.
The data cabling licence is to ensure that the tradesperson can install all different types of security cameras using an array of different cables and cable management techniques. The application for a security installers licence* is accompanied by a criminal history check and fingerprinting to help protect public safety and critical infrastructure.
Ask your security installer which licences they hold to ensure your home is safeguarded and your security system installation, repairs, or maintenance is being carried out by a licenced professional. This not only provides peace of mind, but it also ensures you’re covered if there is an insurance claim required.
Guidance on the state by state security installer requirements can be found on the Australian Security Industry Association website - asial.com.au
At Trusted Sparkies, we prefer to use RhinoCo for all our security camera requirements.
