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(1) To obtain a specialty fire suppression system certificate, an applicant must pay an application fee of fifty-one dollars ($51) and:
(a) possess a fire suppression certificate issued in accordance with Section 9-2504 of this Chapter; and
(b) present proof that he or she has obtained the ASSE 15010 Water-Based Fire Protection Certification administered by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers.
(2) A person working under an apprentice permit issued in accordance with Section 9-2507 may participate in inspections and testing activities provided he or she is only serving in an apprentice capacity under the supervision of a person on site possessing the required certificates under this Chapter.
(3) The Department shall issue a certification card to persons who meet the qualifications for a certificate. Certificate holders shall carry such card at all times when performing fire suppression system work.
(4) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit a fire suppression system apprentice who is issued a permit pursuant to this Chapter from engaging in work regulated by this Chapter, provided the apprentice is working under the supervision of a fire suppression system certificate holder.
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| 1217 | Added, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022. |
(1) To obtain a commercial kitchen fire extinguishing system certificate, an applicant must pay an application fee of one hundred fifty-five dollars ($155) and:
(a) present proof that he or she has obtained the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III Certification in Special Hazards Systems or possess a fire suppression certificate issued in accordance with Section 9-2504 of this Chapter.
(2) A person working under an apprentice permit issued in accordance with Section 9-2507 or possessing a NICET Level I or II Certification in Special Hazards Systems may participate in work on a special hazards fire suppression system under the supervision of a person on site possessing the required certificates under this Chapter.
(3) The Department shall issue a certification card to persons who meet the qualifications for a certificate. Certificate holders shall carry such card at all times when performing fire suppression system work.
(4) Those working under a valid NICET Level I or II Certification shall carry such card at all times when performing fire suppression system work.
(5) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit a fire suppression system apprentice who is issued a permit pursuant to this Chapter from engaging in work regulated by this Chapter, provided the apprentice is working under the supervision of a fire suppression system certificate holder or a commercial kitchen fire extinguishing system certificate holder.
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| 1218 | Added, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022. |
(1) To obtain a fire suppression system apprentice permit, an applicant must pay an application fee of seventy- five dollars ($75) and either:
(a) meet the qualifications for reciprocity pursuant to Section 9-2506 of this Chapter; or
(b) obtain a permit under subsection (2) of this Section.
(2) The Department shall issue a fire suppression system apprentice permit to any person who:
(a) completes an application for such a permit established by the Department; and
(b) is enrolled in a registered fire suppression system apprenticeship program.
(3) A fire suppression system apprentice permit issued by the Department shall be valid only for such time as the holder is enrolled in a registered fire suppression system apprenticeship program in accordance with this Chapter.
(4) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit a fire suppression system apprentice who is issued a permit pursuant to this Chapter from engaging in work regulated by this Chapter, provided the apprentice is working under the supervision of a fire suppression system certificate holder certified in the relevant classification of work.
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| 1219 | Renumbered, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022. |
The Department shall issue a certificate or apprentice permit without examination, and by reciprocity, to any currently practicing fire suppression system worker who:
(1) completes an application for certification or permit by reciprocity established by the Department;
(2) holds a similar authorization granted by any other state or local jurisdiction which establishes qualification requirements equal to, or greater than, those established under this Code (provided that the state or local jurisdiction grants such authorizations to any currently practicing, competent person holding a certificate or apprentice permit under this Code); and
(3) pays a fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
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| 1220 | Renumbered, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022. |
To promote the effective enforcement of this Chapter, the Department shall maintain a central registry of the names of all persons to whom it has issued fire suppression system certificates and apprentice permits. This list shall be available for inspection to the public and shall be updated each month to reflect new licenses or permits issued. This list shall also identify the names of any person whose certificate or permit has been revoked or suspended.
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| 1221 | Renumbered, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022. |
(1) Any fire suppression system certificate, specialty fire suppression system certificate, commercial kitchen fire extinguishing certificate or apprentice permit issued by the Department under this Chapter shall be valid for a period of three years from the date it is issued and must thereafter be renewed.
(2) The Department shall renew for a period of three years any certificate or permit issued under this Chapter upon receiving from the renewal applicant a completed renewal form, as established by the Department and the required renewal fee.
(3) An applicant seeking a renewal of a fire suppression system certificate shall provide proof that he or she has completed at least twenty-four hours of course work or seminars in current NFPA standards at a registered fire suppression system apprenticeship program or an organization approved by the Department. The applicant or licensee shall furnish the Department with a completion certificate indicating the course activity and the length in hours of each course. Additional options for satisfying this requirement shall include:
(a) The submission of a valid ASSE 15010 Water-Based Fire Protection Certification administered by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers shall provide sufficient proof; or
(b) The submission of a valid NICET Level II or higher Certification shall provide sufficient proof.
(4) An applicant seeking a renewal of a specialty fire suppression system certificate shall provide proof that he or she has a current, valid ASSE 15010 Water-Based Fire Protection Certification administered by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers.
(5) An applicant seeking a renewal of a commercial kitchen fire extinguishing system certificate shall provide proof that he or she has a current, valid (NICET) Level III Certification in Special Hazards Systems.
(6) An applicant seeking the renewal of an apprentice permit shall provide proof that he or she is currently enrolled in a registered fire suppression system apprenticeship program.
(7) Renewal fees for fire suppression system and commercial kitchen fire extinguishing system certifications shall be one hundred fifty-five dollars ($155). Renewal fees for specialty fire suppression system certificates shall be fifty-one dollars ($51). Renewal fees for apprentice permits shall be seventy-seven dollars ($77).
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| 1222 | Renumbered and amended, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022. |
(1) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter or regulation adopted by the Department under this Chapter is subject to a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) or more than three hundred dollars ($300) for each violation.
(2) Each day a person performs fire suppression system work without having a required certificate or apprentice permit in violation of this Chapter shall be a separate violation of this Chapter for which such person shall be liable. Each day a person, corporation, partnership or other business entity employs a person to perform fire suppression system work who does not have a certificate or apprentice permit in violation of this Chapter shall be a separate violation of this Chapter for which such person or entity shall be liable.
(3) The Department may revoke or suspend a certificate or apprentice permit for any violation of this Chapter or regulation adopted by the Department under this Chapter or upon a finding of technical incompetence.
(4) The Department shall not permit any person who is found in violation of any provision of this Chapter to apply for a certificate or apprentice permit for a period of up to one year. This prohibition may be waived by the Department in its discretion upon a showing of good cause by the applicant.
(5) The Department shall revoke, for a period of up to one year, the fire suppression systems contractor license issued pursuant to the Fire Prevention Code and the contractor license issued pursuant to Code Section 9-1004 of any person, corporation, partnership or other business entity that knowingly or recklessly violates any provision of this Chapter.
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| 1223 | Renumbered, Bill No. 200365 (approved September 17, 2020), effective March 17, 2022. |