Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1375 – Qualifications
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1. Fire sprinkler system contractor. The commissioner shall issue a fire sprinkler system contractor license to any person who retains, either by employment or contract, at least one certified responsible managing supervisor. A certified responsible managing supervisor may also be a fire sprinkler system contractor.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1375
- Certificate: means the document issued by the commissioner to a person indicating that the person is certified by the State as qualified to perform the job indicated in that document. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1371
- Certified responsible managing supervisor: means a person certified by the State as qualified to determine whether the plan and installation of fire sprinkler systems meet the standards provided by law, rule and regulation. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1371
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Public Safety. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1371
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Fire sprinkler system: means an assembly of overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or without other agents to dispersal openings or devices to extinguish, control or contain fire and to provide protection from exposure to fire or the products of combustion, planned in accordance with a national or state standard. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1371
- Fire sprinkler system contractor: means a person licensed by the commissioner to undertake the planning, installation or inspection of a fire sprinkler system or any part of such a system. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1371
- Installation: means the initial placement of a sprinkler system or part of the system or the extension, modification or alteration of a system or part after the initial placement. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1371
- License: means the document issued by the commissioner to a contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in the fire sprinkler system business in this State. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1371
- Planning: means to draw or create plans. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 1371
- United States: includes territories and the District of Columbia. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Certification of responsible managing supervisor. The commissioner shall issue a responsible managing supervisor certificate to any person who:
A. Is certified by the National Institute for the Certification in Engineering Technologies at Level III for fire protection automatic sprinkler systems layout; [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
B. Is licensed by the State as a professional engineer and has 5 years experience in the field of fire protection, mechanical, piping or related engineering fields; or [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
C. If applying prior to July 1, 1995, has 5 years prior experience in the planning or installation of fire sprinkler systems in the United States if the applicant provides a sworn statement of reference from 3 individuals as to the applicant’s experience and is approved by the Fire Sprinkler Advisory Council created in section 1381. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).]
3. Inspection technician. The commissioner shall issue an inspection technician registration to any person who demonstrates an understanding of fire sprinkler system planning, installation and maintenance sufficient to determine whether a fire sprinkler system is in proper operating condition.
[PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).