Section 34-33A-1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) CERTIFICATE HOLDER. An individual who is listed on the State Fire Marshal’s permit as the responsible managing owner, partner, officer, or employee who is actively in charge of the work of the certified fire alarm contractor meeting the requirements […]
Section 34-33A-10 Relation to other provisions; approval of plans. Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, county, or the state to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors, through a system of permits, fees, and inspections which are designed to assure compliance with, and aid in the implementation of, […]
Section 34-33A-11 Compliance with chapter; architects and engineers. (a) This chapter applies to any fire alarm contractor performing work for any municipality, county, or the state. Officials of any municipality, county, or the state shall determine compliance with this chapter before awarding any contract for the installation, repair, alteration, addition, or inspection of a fire […]
Section 34-33A-12 Disposition of funds. All funds collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the State Fire Marshal’s Fund authorized in Section 36-19-31. The State Fire Marshal may expend monies from the State Fire Marshal’s Fund for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The State […]
Section 34-33A-13 Violations. Whenever the State Fire Marshal has reason to believe that any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture is or has been violating any provision of this chapter, the State Fire Marshal or his or her deputy or assistant may issue and deliver to the individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture […]
Section 34-33A-2 Administration and enforcement. The administration of this chapter is vested in the State Fire Marshal who shall have the power to set or make changes in the amount of the fee charged as necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
Section 34-33A-3 Applicability; exceptions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture to engage in the business of installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of a fire alarm system in this state except in conformity with this chapter. (b) This chapter shall not apply to the following: (1) […]
Section 34-33A-4 Installation; record of completion; maintenance and inspection. (a) Every fire alarm system installed in this state shall have a record of completion signed by a certified fire alarm contractor, in accordance with the requirements of the adopted building code and fire alarm code. The record of completion and all supporting documents shall be […]
Section 34-33A-5 State Fire Marshal’s permit – Application; competency test. (a) Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture desiring to engage in the business as a fire alarm contractor shall submit to the State Fire Marshal on standard forms provided by the State Fire Marshal a completed application. The applicant shall include a fee […]
Section 34-33A-6 State Fire Marshal’s permit – Issuance. If the required fee has been paid, satisfactory written proof from the NICET has been provided that the requirements have been met and a competency test was passed when required by this chapter, and the proposed certificate holder is found to be a responsible, managing owner, partner, […]
Section 34-33A-7 State Fire Marshal’s permit – Certificate holder. A certificate holder may not obtain a State Fire Marshal’s permit for more than one fire alarm contractor at any time. A certificate holder may only hold a certificate for the fire alarm contractor where he or she is currently employed. If the certificate holder leaves […]
Section 34-33A-8 State Fire Marshal’s permit – Expiration and renewal; reinstatement. A State Fire Marshal’s permit shall expire annually at midnight on September 30. At least 30 days prior to expiration, a renewal application with a renewal fee shall be submitted. A permit which is not renewed prior to expiration shall be null and void […]
Section 34-33A-9 State Fire Marshal’s permit – Required for license or building permit. If a certified fire alarm contractor desires to do business in any part of the state, he or she shall deliver to the local building official a copy of his or her State Fire Marshal’s permit. The local building official shall require […]
