(A) A certificate of fitness is issued by the Fire Marshal certifying that the person to whom the certificate is issued has passed an examination as to his or her qualifications to perform the specifically identified work and that he or she has authority to perform such work during the term specified.
(B) Each certificate issued shall remain valid and in effect for two years from the date of issue unless suspended or revoked for due cause by the Fire Marshal. The certificate shall not be transferable.
(C) Upon receipt of the first annual fee as set by resolution the Fire Marshal shall issue the certificate of fitness to the applicant. The Fire Marshal shall issue subsequent annual certificates of fitness on payment of an annual fee as set by resolution unless his or her certificate of qualifications expires during the two-year period.
(D) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to install, alter, service, test or perform any other work on any equipment regulated by this chapter without first obtaining a certificate of fitness for such work from the Fire Marshal.
(E) It is unlawful for any firm or corporation, to assign an employee or other person to perform any of the services regulated by this chapter unless such employee or person is certified, or working under an on-site supervisor who is certified.
(F) Whenever the Fire Marshal determines after investigation that any person holding a certificate of fitness, as above provided, has performed work so as to create a hazard to life or property, he or she is authorized and empowered to suspend or revoke the certificate of fitness of such person. Notice shall be given of the suspension or revocation and the reasons for the suspension or revocation shall be identified in the notice.
(G) Any person so affected may appeal such suspension or revocation to the City Administrator.
(Ord. 382, passed 12-12-2005) Penalty, see § 91.999