1111 Dept of Consumer Affairs, Reg Bds, Bur
Program Descriptions

1415 - BUREAU OF ELECTRONIC AND APPLIANCE REPAIR, HOME FURNISHINGS, AND THERMAL INSULATION

The Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings, and Thermal Insulation registers and regulates all businesses engaged in major home appliance and electronic equipment repair by imposing specific obligations of ethical conduct, honesty, and full and fair disclosure, providing certain safeguards to consumers when they need repair services or enter into service contract transactions, and ridding the repair industry of unscrupulous repair dealers and service contractors. The Bureau also regulates the manufacture, distribution, and sale of upholstered furniture, bedding, and thermal insulation products sold in California to ensure they meet health, safety, and flammability standards.