TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 31A. FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES SUBCHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.               N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.7 (2008)

§ 13:31A-1.7 Reinstatement of suspended license(a) An individual whose license has been automatically suspended for nonpayment of a triennial license renewal fee shall be reinstated by the Committee, provided the applicant otherwise qualifies for licensure pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31A-2.1 or 3.1, and submits a completed reinstatement application and one of the following to the Committee:1. A certification or licensure in good standing from any other state or jurisdiction in which the applicant has engaged in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or in the provision of locksmithing services during the period the license was suspended in this State;2. A certification by the applicant stating that he or she has engaged in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business, or in the provision of locksmithing services, in a state or jurisdiction which does not require certification or licensure, during the period the license was suspended in this State; or3. A certification stating that the applicant has not engaged in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or in the provision of locksmithing services in this or any other jurisdiction during the period the license was suspended in this State.(b) An individual who has engaged in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or in the provision of locksmithing services in the manner described in (a)1 or 2 above shall submit written verification, on a form provided by the Committee, from all of the applicant's employers. The verification shall document dates of employment from the date the New Jersey license was suspended to the date of application for reinstatement, and the name, address and telephone number of each employer.(c) An individual whose license has been automatically suspended for a period of between two and five years shall complete the continuing education requirements, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.12, for each renewal period the license was suspended.(d) An individual whose license has been automatically suspended for a period of five or more years shall take the examination required for initial licensure, set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-2.3 or 3.2.(e) Prior to reinstatement, an applicant shall pay a reinstatement fee and all past delinquent triennial renewal fees pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.4.

TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 31A. FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES SUBCHAPTER 3. BURGLAR ALARM OR FIRE ALARM LICENSURE

1.               N.J.A.C. 13:31A-3.5 (2008)

§ 13:31A-3.5 Burglar alarm or fire alarm business license holder requirements(a) A burglar alarm or fire alarm business license holder shall:1. Maintain at least one business office within the State or file with the Committee a statement, duly executed and sworn to before a person authorized by the laws of New Jersey to administer oaths, containing a power of attorney constituting the Committee as the true and lawful attorney of the licensee upon whom all original process in an action or legal proceedings against the licensee may be served and in which the licensee agrees that the original process that may be served upon the Committee shall be of the same force and validity as if served upon the licensee and that the authority thereof shall continue in force so long as the licensee engages in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business in the State;2. Clearly mark the outside of each installation and service vehicle to be used in conjunction with the burglar alarm or fire alarm business, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.13, with the name of the burglar alarm or fire alarm business, the name of the owner, lessee or lessor of the vehicle and the name of the municipality in which the owner, lessee or lessor has its principal place of business pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-46. The sign or name plate used to comply with this requirement shall not be less than three inches high;3. Maintain an emergency service number attended to on a 24-hour basis and respond appropriately to emergencies on a 24-hour basis when engaged in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business. For purposes of this section "attended to" means that the main business telephone number or another telephone number designated and advertised by the business as an emergency service telephone number is answered on a 24-hour per day basis. For purposes of this section "responds appropriately" means that within 24 hours, any person calling to request service shall be provided with the date and time when such service, if necessary, will be rendered; and4. Retain and maintain during the term of the license general liability insurance in the amount of $ 1,000,000, and insurance coverage or a surety bond in favor of the State of New Jersey in the sum of $ 10,000, executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in the State of New Jersey which is approved by the Department of Banking and Insurance, and which is conditioned on the faithful performance of the provisions of the Act.i. An action may be maintained on the bond required by (a)4 above by any person injured, aggrieved or damaged through the failure of the obligor to perform the duties prescribed for burglar alarm or fire alarm license holders under the Act and the rules of this subchapter.(b) A burglar alarm or fire alarm business license holder shall be responsible for any unlawful or unprofessional conduct by an employee in the course of his or her employment. Such conduct shall be cause for suspension or revocation of the employer's license if it is established that the licensee had knowledge of the unlawful or unprofessional conduct, or that there existed a pattern of unlawful or unprofessional conduct.(c) A burglar alarm or fire alarm business license holder who employs a person in connection with a burglar alarm or fire alarm business shall notify the Committee, in writing, within 30 days of such employment and shall provide the Committee with the following information and materials:1. A two-inch by two-inch passport-size photograph of the employee;2. A list of all criminal offenses of which the employee has been convicted, including the date and place of each conviction and the name under which the employee was convicted, if other than the name on the written notification provided to the Committee;3. The employee fingerprints provided in such manner as directed by the Division;4. Evidence of practical experience and professional competence as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-3.6, if the work of the employee is not directly supervised; and5. A certified check or money order payable to the Committee in the amount of the employee listing fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.4. Payment for the criminal history records check shall be in the amount and by the means set forth in the application. The employer shall bear the cost of the records check.(d) If the Committee determines that the evidence of practical experience and professional competency provided pursuant to (c)4 above fails to satisfy the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:31A-3.6, the Committee shall advise the licensee of the employee's unfitness to engage in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business.

TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 31A. FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES SUBCHAPTER 3. BURGLAR ALARM OR FIRE ALARM LICENSURE

1.               N.J.A.C. 13:31A-3.8 (2008)

§ 13:31A-3.8 Identification cards(a) While engaged in the provision of burglar alarm or fire alarm services, all burglar alarm or fire alarm business licensees, employees or other persons shall display an identification card issued by the Committee which shall contain the following information:1. The name, date of birth, photograph and signature of the person to whom the identification card has been issued;2. The business name, business address and business license number of the business license holder, and if the cardholder is a licensee, his or her license number; and3. The expiration date of the card.(b) All identification cards shall be issued for a three-year period. All identification cards issued to licensees shall be renewed on a triennial basis which corresponds to the triennial renewal of licenses issued by the Committee pursuant to payment of the fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.4.(c) A licensee shall present the identification card issued by the Committee to all appropriate Federal, State or local agencies in order to obtain applications for permits and inspections, if required, for all work performed by the burglar alarm or fire alarm business.(d) All employees or other persons holding identification cards shall apply for the renewal of the identification card at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the card and shall pay the fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.4 for renewal of employee listing. Any employer who permits an employee to work without a valid identification card shall be deemed to have engaged in professional misconduct within the meaning of N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.14 and N.J.S.A. 45:1-21(e) and shall be subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45:1-21.(e) All identification card holders shall advise the Committee of any changes to the information contained on the identification card and shall apply to the Committee for an updated identification card within five days of the occurrence of any change. The updated identification card shall be issued for the unexpired term of the original identification card.(f) Identification cards shall not be transferable. Upon termination of employment identification cards shall be immediately returned to the Committee. Upon change in employment identification cards shall be returned to the Committee and an application for a new identification card shall be made to the Committee.(g) A photocopy of an application for an identification card shall serve as temporary identification for an applicant and shall be displayed by the applicant until the issuance of the identification card. The photocopy of the application shall be clearly marked with the word "COPY." The temporary identification shall be valid for no longer than 60 days from the date of application for the identification card and the applicant shall work under direct supervision until the identification card is issued by the Committee.

TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 31A. FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES SUBCHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.               N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.10 (2008)

§ 13:31A-1.10 Reciprocity(a) Any person with a valid registration, certification, or license to engage in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or the provision of locksmithing services issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia may, upon the submission of a Committee-provided application and the payment of the fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.4, be issued a license to engage in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or the provision of locksmithing services in the State, whichever is applicable, provided that:1. The experience and knowledge requirements in such other jurisdictions are equal or greater to those required by New Jersey at the time of application, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-2.1 or 3.1;2. All prior State registrations, certifications or licenses are current, active, and in good standing; and3. The applicant submits an application for licensure by reciprocity to the Committee which contains information and materials which establish that the applicant satisfies the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:31A-2.5(a) or 3.4(a), whichever is applicable.(b) Notwithstanding (a) above, an applicant for licensure by reciprocity may be denied a license to engage in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or the provision of locksmithing services in the State pursuant to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.9.

TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 40. STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS SUBCHAPTER 15. HOME INSPECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

1.               N.J.A.C. 13:40-15.22 (2008)

§ 13:40-15.22 Inspection services requiring additional experience, education, training, or license or certification(a) A licensed home inspector may perform the following additional inspection services if the licensee has the experience, education, training, license or certification indicated:1. Wells, well pumps, well water sampling or water storage related equipment: experience, education, training;2. Private waste disposal systems including on-site individual waste disposal systems septic systems and/or cesspools: license from Board of Professional Engineers or registered as an environmental health specialist;3. Installed or free-standing warning devices including, carbon monoxide detectors, flue gas and other spillage detectors: experience, education, training;4. Fire alarm systems, smoke detection systems, burglar alarm and security equipment: license from the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Committee;5. Presence of rodents, pests and/or insects of any kind: experience, education, training;6. Presence of asbestos: license from Environmental Protection Agency;7. Presence of lead paint: license from the Department of Health and Senior Services;8. Presence of radon: license from the Department of Environmental Protection;9. Presence of hazardous waste: experience, education, training; or10. Inspections requiring specialized training or certification by a board, committee, commission or other agency of the State.

TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 31A. FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES SUBCHAPTER 3. BURGLAR ALARM OR FIRE ALARM LICENSURE

1.               N.J.A.C. 13:31A-3.2 (2008)