PUBLIC SAFETY R710. FIRE MARSHAL. R710-11.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSPECTING AND TESTING.
1.U.A.C. R710-11-3 (2008)
R710-11-3. Certificates of
Registration. 3.1 Required Certificates of Registration.No person shall engage
in the inspecting and testing of fire alarm systems without first receiving a
certificate of registration issued by the SFM. The following groups are exempted
from the requirements of this part:3.1.1 The AHJ that is performing the initial
installation acceptance testing of the fire alarm system or ongoing inspections
to verify compliance with the adopted NFPA standards and these rules.3.1.2 The
building owner or designee that performs additional periodic inspections beyond
the annual inspection required in Section 6.2 of these rules, to satisfy
requirements set by company policy, insurance, or risk management.3.2
Application.3.2.1 Application for a certificate of registration to inspect and
test fire alarm systems shall be made in writing to the SFM on forms provided by
the SFM. The applicant shall sign the application. The SFM or his deputies may
request picture identification of the applicant for a certificate of
registration.3.2.2 The applicant shall indicate on the application which of the
three technician levels the applicant will apply for:3.2.2.1 Basic Fire Alarm
Technician3.2.2.2 Fire Alarm Technician3.2.2.3 Master Fire Alarm Technician3.2.3
The application for a certificate of registration shall be accompanied with
proof of public liability insurance from the certificate holder or employing
concern. A public liability insurance carrier showing coverage of at least
$100,000 for each incident, and $300,000 in total coverage shall issue the
public liability insurance. The certificate of registration holder shall notify
the SFM within 30 days after the public liability insurance coverage required is
not longer in effect for any reason.3.3 Technician Examination.The SFM shall
require all applicants for a certificate of registration as a technician to
complete the following:3.3.1 Basic Fire Alarm Technician shall pass a written
examination on basic testing of fire alarm systems or shall be certified as a
NICET I. The Basic Fire Alarm Technician shall complete the manipulative skills
task book. Work as a Basic Fire Alarm Technician shall be performed under direct
supervision of a Fire Alarm Technician or Master Fire Alarm Technician.3.3.2
Fire Alarm Technician shall pass all the requirements listed for Basic Fire
Alarm Technician, and shall pass a written examination on basic testing and
maintenance of fire alarm systems limited up to and including four story
buildings or shall be certified as a NICET II.3.3.3 Master Fire Alarm Technician
shall pass all the requirements listed for Basic Fire Alarm Technician and Fire
Alarm Technician, and shall pass a written examination on fire alarm systems in
buildings over four stories, voice alarm/evacuation systems, and smoke control
systems or shall be certified as a NICET III or as NICET IV.3.4 To successfully
complete the written examination the applicant must obtain a minimum score of
seventy percent (70%) in each examination taken. To successfully complete the
manipulative skills task book, all required skill tasks shall be signed as
completed by a person duly qualified or certified in that skill.3.5 As required
in 3.3 of these rules, those applicants that have successfully completed the
requirements and are certified by NICET in the skills that correspond to the
work to be performed by the applicant, shall have the requirement for written
examination waived, after appropriate documentation is provided to the SFM by
the applicant.3.6 Issuance.Following receipt of the properly completed
application, compliance with Section 3.3 of these rules, the SFM shall issue a
certificate of registration.3.7 Original and Renewal Valid Date.Original
certificates of registration shall be valid for one year from the date of
application. Thereafter, each certificate of registration shall be renewed
annually and renewals shall be valid for one year from issuance.3.8 Renewal
Date.Application for renewal shall be made as directed by the SFM.3.9 Re-examination.Every
holder of a valid certificate of registration shall take a re-examination every
three years, from date of original certificate, to comply with the provisions of
Section 3.3 of these rules as follows:3.9.1 The re-examination to comply with
the provisions of Section 3.3 of these rules, shall consist of an examination
for each level of certification, to be mailed to the certificate holder at least
60 days before the renewal date.3.9.2 The re-examination will consist of
questions that focus on changes in the last three years to the adopted NFPA
standards, the statute, and the adopted administrative rules. The re-examination
may also consist of questions that focus on practices of concern as noted by the
Board or the SFM.3.9.3 The certificate holder is responsible to complete the
re-examination and return it to the SFM in sufficient time to renew.3.9.4 The
certificate holder is responsible to return to the SFM the correct renewal fees
to complete that certificate renewal.3.10 Refusal to Renew.The SFM may refuse to
renew any certificate of registration in the same manner and for any reason that
he is authorized, pursuant to Section 7, to deny an original certificate of
registration. The applicant shall, upon such refusal, have the same rights as
are granted by Section 7 of these rules to an applicant for an original
certificate of registration, which has been denied by the SFM.3.11
Inspection.The holder of a certificate of registration shall submit such
certificate for inspection, upon request of the AHJ.3.12 Type.Every certificate
of registration shall indicate the type of act or acts to be performed and for
which the applicant has qualified.3.13 Change of Address.Any change in home
address of any holder of a valid certificate of registration shall be reported
in writing, by the registered person to the SFM within 30 days of such
change.3.14 Duplicate.A duplicate certificate of registration may be issued by
the SFM to replace any previously issued certificate, which has been lost or
destroyed.3.15 Minimum Age.No certificate of registration shall be issued to any
person who is under 18 years of age.3.16 Restrictive Use.3.16.1 A certificate of
registration may be used for identification purposes only as long as such
certificate remains valid.3.16.2 Regardless of the acts authorized to be
performed by a licensed concern, only those acts for which the applicant for a
certificate of registration has qualified shall be permissible by such
applicant.3.17 Right to Contest.3.17.1 Every person who takes an examination for
a certificate of registration shall have the right to contest the validity of
individual questions of such examination.3.17.2 Every contention as to the
validity of individual questions of an examination shall be made within 48 hours
after taking said examination.3.17.3 The decision as to the action to be taken
on the submitted contention shall be made by the SFM, and such decision shall be
final.3.17.4 The decision made by the SFM, and the action taken, shall be
reflected in all future examinations, but shall not affect the grades
established in any past examination.3.18 Non-Transferable.Certificates of
Registration shall not be transferable. The person to whom issued shall carry
individual certificates of registration.3.19 Certificate of Registration
Identification.Every certificate shall be identified by a number. The
certificate of registration shall be worn in a visible manner when inspecting
and testing fire alarm systems.3.20 New EmployeesNew or existing employees
desiring to attain a certificate of registration may perform the various acts
required while under the constant direct supervision of a person holding a valid
certificate of registration for a period not to exceed 90 days from the initial
date of employment or beginning service in the field