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Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill(arstechnica.com)

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The_Mixer_Dude@lemmus.org
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Why alarm systems???

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AnonTwo@kbin.social
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I’m guessing because then states would need to heavily modify code laws on things like fire alarm requirements. Those regulations are for anyone who might have to walk into your house.

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The_Mixer_Dude@lemmus.org
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There aren’t regulations on security systems to my knowledge. Fire alarms work independent but they can optionally operate with a security system. Security systems are consumer devices, you can buy them yourself anywhere without any licensing or regulation.

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AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml
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Legal and liability nightmare I’d guess. Imagine someone dies in a house fire so they sue the repair shop, or insurance refuses to pay because you modified your alarm.

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The_Mixer_Dude@lemmus.org
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Nobody talking about fire alarms still

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Yendor@sh.itjust.works
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For the same reason you need a licence in most places to install fire and security systems. If you make a mistake, people can die.

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The_Mixer_Dude@lemmus.org
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Who said fire?

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Yendor@sh.itjust.works
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The proposed legislation:

https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB244/id/2832427

(ii) A product or component of an “alarm system” as defined in subdivision © of Section 7590.1 of the Business and Professions Code. Code, including a fire protection system, as defined in the California Fire Code.

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