§ 25-11-13. Valid License Required for Installation or Repair of Water-Based Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems; Proof of Contractor’s Competency Required; Effect of Chapter on Laws Regulating Contractors’ Work
The installation or repair of any underground facilities or piping which connects to and furnishes water for the water-based fire protection system shall be performed only by a licensed utility contractor, fire protection sprinkler contractor, or licensed plumber in accordance with the minimum fire safety standards adopted by the Commissioner. The installing contractor shall be […]
§ 25-11-14. Applicability to Work Performed for State or Political Subdivision; Contract and Bid Requirements for Such Work
This chapter shall also apply to any fire protection sprinkler contractor performing work for the state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision. Officials of the state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision are required to determine compliance with this chapter before awarding any contracts for the installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, […]
§ 25-11-15. Deposit of Fees Collected Under Chapter; Authority to Accept Grants for Administration of Chapter
All fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services. The Commissioner shall be authorized to receive grants for the administration of this chapter from parties interested in upgrading and improving the quality of water-based fire protection systems, education of the public […]
§ 25-11-16. Cease and Desist Order Against Violators; Penalty for Violations; Order Requiring Compliance; Revocation of Certificate for Failure to Comply With Order; Civil Actions
Whenever the Commissioner shall have reason to believe that any individual is or has been violating any provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner, his or her deputy, his or her assistant, or other designated persons may issue and deliver to the individual an order to cease and desist such violation. An order issued under this […]
§ 25-11-17. Additional Grounds for Revocation, Suspension, Refusal, or Nonrenewal of Licenses
In addition to the grounds set forth in Code Section 25-11-16, it is cause for revocation or suspension, refusal, or nonrenewal of certificates or licenses by the Commissioner if it is determined that the holder or applicant has: Rendered inoperative a water-based fire protection system covered by this chapter, except during a reasonable time during […]
§ 25-11-18. Failure to Renew Certificate or License
The failure to renew a certificate or license by the expiration date as set forth in this chapter will cause the certificate or license to become inoperative. A certificate or license which is inoperative because of the failure to renew it shall be restored upon payment of the applicable fee plus a penalty of not […]
§ 25-11-19. Systems Exempt From Chapter
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to water-based automatic sprinkler systems for use in single-family dwellings or limited water-based systems permitted to be connected directly to a domestic water supply system as allowed by the NFiPA Life Safety Code adopted by the Commissioner’s rules and regulations. History. Code 1981, § 25-11-11 , enacted […]
§ 25-11-4. Application to Become Certificate Holder; Certificate Fee; Demonstration of Applicant’s Competence and Knowledge; Limitations on Issuance of Certificate; Expiration and Renewal of Certificate
Any individual desiring to become a certificate holder shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on forms prescribed by the Commissioner. Such individual shall remit with his or her application a nonrefundable certificate fee of $150.00 plus a one-time filing fee of $75.00. Such fee shall not be prorated for portions of a year. […]
§ 25-12-1. Compliance With Chapter; License Requirement
It is unlawful for any firm to engage in the business of installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing of portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems, as defined by this chapter, in this state except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Each firm engaging in any such business must possess a valid […]
§ 25-11-5. Licensing of Each Location; Application; Fee; Prerequisites
Where a fire protection sprinkler contractor has multiple office locations for the purpose of design, installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of water-based fire protection systems, each location shall be licensed under the provisions of this chapter. Any organization or individual desiring to become a fire protection sprinkler contractor shall submit to the Commissioner […]