What is CEDIA?
CEDIA is an international trade association of
companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic
systems for the home. The association was founded in September
1989 and has more than 3,000 member companies worldwide. CEDIA
members are established and insured businesses with bona fide
qualifications and experience in this specialized field. CEDIA
members include Residential Electronics Systems Professionals
who have emerged as the “fourth contractor” in
the building and remodeling industries alongside electrical,
plumbing and HVAC professionals.
Driving Forces Behind CEDIA
One of CEDIA’s key missions and driving
forces is public policy representation. CEDIA’s public
policy efforts are designed to support CEDIA members and ensure
that their abilities to own and operate their business are
not impeded upon.
The electronic systems integration industry is
a distinct and separate trade from the high-voltage industry.
Electronic systems integration is a $10 billion industry.
Electronic systems integration industry requires
a great deal of variation of expertise. Low-voltage cabling
delivers the data that allows high-speed access to the Internet,
the wiring configurations to provide whole-house audio, the
delivery of crystal clear video, computerized whole-house lighting,
and the ability to integrate the aforementioned systems. CEDIA
members train diligently and invest heavily in the tools and
skills needed to deliver the performance of low-voltage wiring
according to industry accepted standards.
- Single and multi-room entertainment systems
- Control of lighting, security and HVAC systems
- Home automation and communication systems
- Integrated whole-house systems
Education is
the core of CEDIA. CEDIA provides top-ranked education
conferences, training and certification such as CEDIA EXPO,
which attracts over 24,000 custom installation and electronics
professionals; the CEDIA Management Conference, geared toward
top industry management; new technician training, designed
to teach installers the key components of their profession;
and education outreach, focused on the installation of electronic
systems integration that consumers use to enhance their lifestyles.
CEDIA offers industry professional
certification. The CEDIA Professional Certification
(CPC) program prepares installers with expertise and technical
skills required to work in the low-voltage industry. CEDIA
provides levels of testing and professional certification
for Installer Level I, Installer Level II and Designer.
CEDIA professional certified individuals are required to
keep their certification current through continuing education
credits.
The CPC “seal of approval” identifies
certified installers as the most highly respected and experienced
in the industry. CEDIA has certified close to 2,000 custom
installers. Consumers who select CEDIA certified installers
can rest assured the professionals working in their homes are
trained and reliable.
CEDIA members are universally acknowledged
for professional designed and installed home electronic systems
of exceptional quality, innovation, and ease of use. Industry
members and CEDIA professional staff have been actively working
with and providing information to state and federal officials
about the electronic systems integration industry.
The CEDIA Code
of Ethics demands that all CEDIA members must
adhere to the highest level of professionalism, safety
standards, and laws and regulations.
Contact CEDIA
CEDIA Global Headquarters
7150 Winton Dr., Ste. 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-328-4336 or 800-669-5329
Fax: 317-735-4012
E-mail: publicpolicy@cedia.org
Web: www.cedia.org
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