|
34-33A-1
Section 34-33A-1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words have
the following meanings: (1) CERTIFICATE HOLDER. An individual who is listed on the State Fire
Marshal's permit as the responsible managing owner, partner, officer, or employee who is actively
in charge of the work of the certified fire alarm contractor meeting the requirements established
in Section 34-33A-5. (2) CERTIFIED FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR. A fire alarm contractor who
has qualified and received a permit from the State Fire Marshal, with an NICET Level III on
staff. (3) FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR. An individual, partnership, corporation, association, or
joint venture engaged in the business of installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance,
or inspection of fire alarm systems. The term does not include local building officials, fire
inspectors, or insurance inspectors when acting in their official capacity. (4) FIRE ALARM
SYSTEM. A system or portion of a combination system that consists of...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33A-1.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-33-1
Section 34-33-1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed in this section: (1) CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
An individual who is listed on the State Fire Marshal's permit as the responsible managing
owner, partner, officer or employee who is actively in charge of the work of the certified
fire protection sprinkler contractor. (2) CERTIFIED FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR.
Any fire protection sprinkler contractor who has qualified and received a permit from the
State Fire Marshal. (3) FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR I. An individual, partnership,
corporation, association, or joint venture engaged in the business of layout, installation,
repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of all fire protection sprinkler
systems. This does not include local building officials, fire inspectors, or insurance inspectors
when acting in their official capacity. (4) FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR II. An...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33-1.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-33A-5
Section 34-33A-5 State Fire Marshal's permit - Application; competency test. (a) Any
individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture desiring to engage in
the business as a fire alarm contractor shall submit to the State Fire Marshal on standard
forms provided by the State Fire Marshal a completed application. The applicant shall include
a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) when making the application. The applicant shall designate
in the application the name of the proposed certificate holder and provide written proof that
the individual has met all of the requirements and passed a competency test administered by
NICET as a Fire Alarm System Technician - Level III or above. A copy of the current NICET
certificate shall be accepted as sufficient written proof as required above. The State Fire
Marshal, upon receipt of the application and fee, shall issue a State Fire Marshal's permit
to a fire alarm contractor who has a current State Fire Marshal's permit, or who...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33A-5.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-33A-4
Section 34-33A-4 Installation; record of completion; maintenance and inspection. (a)
Every fire alarm system installed in this state shall have a record of completion signed by
a certified fire alarm contractor, in accordance with the requirements of the adopted building
code and fire alarm code. The record of completion and all supporting documents shall be available
for inspection by the State Fire Marshal or his or her designated representative during normal
business hours. (b) Every fire alarm system in this state shall have the name, address, phone
number, and permit number of the responsible certified fire alarm contractor attached to the
main fire alarm control in a manner as prescribed by and acceptable to the State Fire Marshal.
(c) Every fire alarm system in this state installed after August 1, 2009, shall be maintained
and inspected by a certified fire alarm contractor in accordance with the requirements of
the most recently adopted version of the National Fire Protection...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33A-4.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-33-4
Section 34-33-4 Installation, repair, etc., of fire protection sprinkler systems - Application
for State Fire Marshal's permit; contents; status of applicant; application fee; competency
test; reciprocity. (a) Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture
desiring to engage in the business of fire protection sprinkler contractor I shall submit
to the State Fire Marshal on standard forms provided by the State Fire Marshal a completed
application. The applicant shall include a fee of one hundred twenty dollars ($120) when making
the application. The applicant shall designate in the application the name of the proposed
certificate holder and provide written proof that such individual has passed a competency
test administered by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET)
as a Fire Protection Layout Technician - Level III. A copy of the NICET letter of notification
that the proposed certificate holder has passed the competency test...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33-4.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-33A-8
Section 34-33A-8 State Fire Marshal's permit - Expiration and renewal; reinstatement.
A State Fire Marshal's permit shall expire annually at midnight on September 30. At least
30 days prior to expiration, a renewal application with a renewal fee shall be submitted.
A permit which is not renewed prior to expiration shall be null and void on the expiration
date, and it shall be unlawful under this chapter for any individual, partnership, corporation,
association, or joint venture to engage in the business of installing, repairing, altering,
adding, maintaining, or inspecting a fire alarm system without a validly renewed State Fire
Marshal's permit. The permit may be reinstated by making application as before and payment
of the fee; however, until the time as a new permit is issued, it shall be unlawful for the
fire alarm contractor to engage in installing, repairing, altering, adding, maintaining, or
inspecting fire alarm systems. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33A-8.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-33A-9
Section 34-33A-9 State Fire Marshal's permit - Required for license or building permit.
If a certified fire alarm contractor desires to do business in any part of the state, he or
she shall deliver to the local building official a copy of his or her State Fire Marshal's
permit. The local building official shall require a copy of the State Fire Marshal's permit
before issuing a license or building permit. The certified fire alarm contractor shall pay
any fees normally imposed for local licenses or permits. The local official may not impose
other requirements on the certified fire alarm contractor to prove competency other than proper
evidence of a valid State Fire Marshal's permit. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33A-9.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-33A-7
Section 34-33A-7 State Fire Marshal's permit - Certificate holder. A certificate holder
may not obtain a State Fire Marshal's permit for more than one fire alarm contractor at any
time. A certificate holder may only hold a certificate for the fire alarm contractor where
he or she is currently employed. If the certificate holder leaves the employment of the fire
alarm contractor, the certificate holder shall notify the State Fire Marshal within 30 days.
The certificate holder may not obtain a State Fire Marshal's permit for more than one other
fire alarm contractor for a period of 12 months thereafter. If the certificate holder leaves
the employment of the fire alarm contractor, or dies, the fire alarm contractor shall have
nine months to submit a new application proposing designation of another individual as the
certificate holder for the applicant. If the application is not received and a new permit
issued within the allotted time, the State Fire Marshal shall revoke the permit of the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33A-7.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-33-7
Section 34-33-7 Expiration of permit; renewal procedure. The State Fire Marshal's permit
shall expire annually at midnight on September 30. At least 30 days prior, the fire protection
sprinkler contractor I or II must submit a renewal application. A renewal fee must be submitted
with the application. Failure to renew the permit prior to the expiration shall cause the
permit to be null and void as of the expiration date, and it shall be unlawful under this
chapter for any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture to engage
in the business of installing, repairing, altering, adding, maintaining, or inspecting a fire
protection sprinkler system without a valid State Fire Marshal's permit. The permit may be
reinstated by making application as before, and payment of the fee; however, until such time
as a new permit is issued, it shall be unlawful for the fire protection sprinkler contractor
I or II to engage in installing, repairing, altering, adding, maintaining,...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33-7.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
34-33A-11
Section 34-33A-11 Compliance with chapter; architects and engineers. (a) This chapter
applies to any fire alarm contractor performing work for any municipality, county, or the
state. Officials of any municipality, county, or the state shall determine compliance with
this chapter before awarding any contract for the installation, repair, alteration, addition,
or inspection of a fire alarm system. Any bid for a contract shall be accompanied by a copy
of a valid State Fire Marshal's permit. (b) All architects and engineers preparing plans and
specifications for work involving fire alarm systems to be contracted in the State of Alabama
shall include in their invitation to bidders and their specifications a copy of this chapter
or portions as are deemed necessary to convey to the invited bidder that it will be necessary
for the bidder to show evidence of licensure before a bid is considered whether the bidder
is a resident or nonresident of this state and whether a license has been issued...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/34-33A-11.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
|