§1372. Applicability

1.  State requirements.  The following documentation is required for persons involved in the installation of fire sprinklers.

A. Any person who undertakes planning or installation of a fire sprinkler system, or any part of the system, within this State must be licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor. A person may not be identified as a fire sprinkler system contractor or any similar term unless licensed by the State.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]

B. Any person who undertakes the review, approval and signing required for plans prior to submission to the Department of Public Safety must be certified by the commissioner. A person may not be identified as a certified responsible managing supervisor unless certified by the State.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]

C. Any person who inspects a fire sprinkler system, other than a certified responsible managing supervisor or an agent of municipal or State Government or licensed insurer who inspects a system in performing that person's duties for that government or insurer, must be registered by the commissioner.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]

[PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]

2.  Posting of licenses, certificates and registrations.  Each license, certificate and registration issued under this chapter must be posted in a conspicuous place in the place of business of the person to whom it is issued. A license, certificate or registration is not transferable.

[PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]

3.  Municipal licenses.  A municipality may not require fire sprinkler system contractors to be municipally licensed nor may any municipality issue a permit for any fire sprinkler system unless satisfied that the person applying for the permit complies with this chapter.

[PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).