299M.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given them in this section. Subd. 2. Apprentice sprinkler fitter. “Apprentice sprinkler fitter” means a person, other than a fire protection contractor or journeyman sprinkler fitter, who is regularly engaged in learning the trade under the direct supervision […]
299M.03 LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. Subdivision 1. Contractor license. Except for residential installations by the owner of an occupied one- or two-family dwelling, a person may not sell, design, install, modify, or inspect a fire protection system, its parts, or related equipment, or offer to do so, unless annually licensed to perform these duties as […]
299M.04 RULES, FEES, ORDERS, PENALTIES. The commissioner shall adopt permanent rules for operation of the council; regulation by municipalities; qualifications, examination, and licensing of fire protection contractors; licensing of multipurpose potable water piping system contractors; certification of multipurpose potable water piping system installers; certification of journeyman sprinkler fitters; registration of apprentices; and the administration and […]
299M.06 REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, REFUSAL. The commissioner may revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew a license or certificate issued under this chapter. Any person aggrieved by the commissioner’s action may request a hearing before the commissioner. The provisions of sections 14.57 to 14.69 apply to the hearing and to any subsequent proceedings. History: 1992 […]
299M.07 MUNICIPAL REGULATION. A municipality by ordinance may require payment of permit fees for competent inspection of fire protection systems. A municipality enacting an ordinance after July 1, 1992, shall notify the commissioner of public safety. A municipality may not require licensing, certification, registration, bonding, or insurance that is in addition to the state requirements […]
299M.08 MISDEMEANOR. It is a misdemeanor for any person to intentionally commit or direct another person to commit either of the following acts: (1) to make a false statement in a license application, request for inspection, certificate, or other form or statement authorized or required under this chapter; or (2) to perform fire protection system […]
299M.09 AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT. The commissioner may contract for services with local units of government. History: 1992 c 508 s 9
299M.10 MONEY CREDITED TO GENERAL FUND. The fees and penalties collected under this chapter, except as provided in section 299M.07, must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the general fund. Money received by the State Fire Marshal Division in the form of gifts, grants, reimbursements, or appropriation from any source for the […]
299M.11 FEES. Subdivision 1. Licensing fee. A person required to be licensed under section 299M.03, subdivision 1 or 1a, shall, before receipt of the license and before causing fire protection-related work or multipurpose potable water piping system work to be performed, pay the commissioner an annual license fee. Subd. 2. Certification fee. Employees required to […]
299M.12 CONFLICTS OF LAWS. This chapter is not intended to conflict with and does not supersede the State Building Code or the State Fire Code. History: 1992 c 508 s 12; 1998 c 367 art 11 s 16; 2005 c 136 art 9 s 14
