(A) An applicant for a Class A, B, C, D, or E fire equipment dealer license or permit, or both, shall provide proof of a current manufacturer’s training certificate for each type of preengineered fire extinguishing system and meet additional fire and life safety requirements as set forth in regulation. However, if the applicant can provide proof of a current manufacturer’s training certificate for at least one type of preengineered fire extinguishing system, the applicant may submit a sworn affidavit for each additional type of preengineered fire extinguishing system for which a license or permit, or both, is requested.

(B) The affidavit shall attest to the applicant’s ability to obtain the proper manufacturer’s installation and maintenance manuals and provide testament that all installations and maintenance shall be performed in compliance with the manufacturer’s installation and maintenance manuals and codes adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council. Any violation of the affidavit is grounds for the revocation of the fire equipment dealer license or the fire equipment permit, or both.

(C) The State Fire Marshal is authorized to charge a license fee for all classes of fire equipment licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal and a permit fee for all classes of fire equipment permits issued by the State Fire Marshal. Fees may be set by regulation not more than once each two years and must be based upon the costs of administering the provisions of this chapter and must give due regard to the time spent by division personnel in performing duties. The qualifications and requirements of licensees and permittees shall be contained in regulation.