Welcome to the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS)
formerly the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings, and Thermal Insulation (BEARHFTI)
At the Bureau, we strive to protect consumers, work with and educate businesses so we can be mutually successful in today's challenging marketplace.
The Bureau is comprised of a group of skilled individuals, many coming from the industry itself, who conduct inspections, process licenses and enforce compliance with the law. Our dedicated team has an open communication with the public and the industry, welcoming feedback, suggestions, and innovative ideas to continually improve our services.
The Bureau holds jurisdictional authority over the following industries:
- Household Movers
- Appliance Service Dealers
- Furniture and Bedding Wholesalers
- Furniture and Bedding Retailers
- Bedding Sanitizers
- Thermal Insulation Manufacturers
- Service Contract Administrators
- Electronic Service Dealers
- Furniture and Bedding Manufacturers
- Furniture and Bedding Importers
- Custom Upholsterers
- Supply Dealers
- Service Contract Sellers
- Service Contract Obligors
For more information relating to CONSUMERS and how we can assist you please click HERE
For INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS looking for assistance, please click HERE.
Please let us know how we can better serve you. We are here to help.
What's New
- The Bureau of Household Goods and Services is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Chief to lead a high-performing team and carry out the mission of the Bureau.
- APR: EAR AB 2138 Regulatory Proposal: Notice of Approval
- APR: EAR AB 2138 Final Statement of Reasons
- APR: HFTI AB 2138 Regulatory Proposal: Notice of Approval
- APR: HFTI AB 2138 Final Statement of Reasons
- MAR 2021: Upcoming Advisory Council Meeting
- JUL 2021: Revised Directory of Certified Insulation Material PDF and Excel
- DEC 2020: Max Rate Tariff 4, effective January 1, 2021
- AUG 2020: Upcoming Advisory Council Meeting
- APR: EAR AB 2138 Regulatory Proposal - Notice of Modified Text
- Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
- FEB 2020: Proposed regulatory change packages currently under consideration
- JAN 2020: ISPA Survey of FR Fibers and Materials
- JAN 2020: Updated HHM Law and Regulation booklet
- JAN 2020: Labeling FAQs
- NOV 2019: Industry Advisory, Who is Required to Hold a Permit (19-3)
- OCT 2019: AB 2998 FAQ (10-2019)
- OCT 2019: Updated HFTI Law and Regulation Booklet
- SEP 2019: Industry Advisory, Legislative and Regulatory Implementation Deadline (19-02)
