| (1) |
These rules and regulations for the
installation, inspection, recharging, repairing, servicing or testing of
portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems are promulgated by the
Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner in accordance with the Official Code of
Georgia Annotated §§ 25-12-15,
33-2-9, and
50-13-21. |
| (2) |
The purpose of these rules and
regulations is to establish minimum qualifications and standards for companies
and their technicians who install, inspect, recharge, repair, service, maintain
or test portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems and to provide
for reasonable and practical measures for protecting persons and property from
injury due to portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems that are
not properly installed, inspected, recharged, repaired, serviced, maintained or
tested. |
| (1) |
"Acceptable"means having been inspected by the Commissioner or
his/her representative and approved for the intended usage. |
| (2) |
"Approved"means in addition
to being acceptable, as defined herein, a device, practice, or method mandated
by a coexistent authority of the Commissioner (such as the D.O.T.). |
| (3) |
"Approved Training"means any
training or continuing education made available by an official company or
individual specifically qualified and insured to provide such training
(including equipment manufacturers) as acceptable to the
Commissioner. |
| (4) |
"Clean
Agent"means an electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous
fire-extinguishing agent that does not leave a residue upon
evaporation. |
| (5) |
"CO2(Carbon Dioxide)"means a
colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive inert gas suitable for use in
portable extinguishers or fire systems. |
| (6) |
"Commissioner"means the
Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner or his/her designated
representative. |
| (7) |
"Continuing Education"means education, information or training
derived from participating and successfully completing a course, class or
seminar pertaining to the fire protection industry for the purpose of
increasing one's aptitude, knowledge or skill in a particular area or task
which is acceptable to and approved by the Commissioner prior to receiving
credit units. |
| (8) |
"Credit
Units"means actual hours of active participation in a course, class or
seminar pertaining to the fire protection industry for the purpose of
increasing one's aptitude, knowledge or skill in a particular area or task. One
hour of personal course contact acceptable to the Commissioner will equal one
credit unit. |
| (9) |
"DOT"means the United States Department of
Transportation. |
| (10) |
"EMT"means electrical metallic tubing used for enclosing detection
cables, remote pull stations, gas shut offs and electrical wiring. |
| (11) |
"Engineered Special Hazard Fire
Suppression System"means any fire suppression system having pipe
lengths, number of fittings, number and types of nozzles, suppression agent
flow rates, and nozzle pressures as determined by calculations derived from the
appropriate standards of the National Fire Protection Association, whether
those calculations are performed by hand or by a computer program or by other
method of calculation. These systems may consist of other components,
including, but not limited to, detection devices, alarm devices, and control
devices as tested and approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
and shall be manufacturer listed as compatible with the fire suppression system
involved. |
| (12) |
"Fire
Suppression System"means any fire-fighting system employing a
suppression agent for the purpose of controlling, suppression, or extinguishing
a fire in a specific hazard. The suppression agent shall be a currently
recognized agent or water additive required to control, suppress, or extinguish
a fire. The term fire suppression system shall include engineered special
hazard and pre-engineered fire suppression systems as defined in these rules
and regulations and shall not include those systems addressed in Chapter 11 of
Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. |
| (13) |
"Firm"means any
corporation, business, person, partnership, organization, association,
contractor, individual or other entity, engaged in the business of installing,
inspecting, altering, maintaining, recharging, repairing or servicing fire
extinguishers and fire suppression systems. |
| (14) |
"Full Time Employee" means
an individual who works for the firm and is on payroll for a minimum of thirty
and one half hours of paid service per week, per employer. |
| (15) |
"High Pressure
Cylinder"means cylinders and cartridges containing nitrogen or
compressed gases at a service pressure higher than 500 psi (3447 kPa) at 70°F
(21°C). |
| (16) |
"Hydrostatic
Testing"means cylinder pressure testing by water jacketed test pressure
means. |
| (17) |
"Industrial Fire
Suppression System"means a pre-engineered automatic fire extinguishing
system provided for the protection of property or equipment as described by the
manufacturer other than those systems covered under the definition of kitchen
or restaurant fire suppression system. |
| (18) |
"Inspection"means a
thorough examination which is part of the designated or prescribed maintenance
of a fire extinguisher or of a fire suppression system to give maximum
assurance that the fire extinguisher or fire suppression system is in its
proper location, appropriately sized for the hazard it is intended to cover,
there is no physical or chemical damage to prevent its proper operation, the
extinguisher or system is fully charged and is in proper operating condition.
Such procedure shall only be conducted by a properly permitted technician
unless otherwise exempted by Chapter 12 of O.C.G.A. Title 25 or by this
Chapter. It includes a thorough examination by inspection and any necessary
repair or replacement of components as well as, revealing if hydrostatic
testing is required. |
| (19) |
"Kitchen or Restaurant Fire Suppression System"means an automatic
fire extinguishing system provided for the protection of grease removal
devices, hoods, duct systems, cooking equipment and listed for such use as
outlined in National Fire Protection Association Standard 96, Standard
for Removal of Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking
Equipment edition as adopted and modified by Chapter 120-3-3 Rules and
Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, and systems classified under
UL300A. |
| (20) |
"License"means the document issued by the Commissioner which
authorizes a firm to engage in the business of installation, repair,
alteration, recharging, inspection, maintenance, service or testing of fire
suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers. |
| (21) |
"Low Pressure
Cylinder"means those cylinders having an operating or service pressure
of 500 psi (3447 kPa) or lower at 70°F (21°C). |
| (22) |
"Maintenance"means a
thorough examination of the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression
system. It is intended to give maximum assurance that a fire extinguisher or
fire suppression system will operate effectively and safely. It includes a
thorough examination by inspection and any necessary repair or replacement of
components as well as, revealing if hydrostatic testing is required. |
| (23) |
"Manufacturer's
Certification"means certification derived from participating and
successfully completing a training course issued by the manufacturer or other
designated agent or representatives authorized by the original equipment
manufacturer. |
| (24) |
"NAFED"means National Association of Fire Equipment
Distributors. |
| (25) |
"NFPA"means National Fire Protection Association. |
| (26) |
"NICET"means National
Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies and, when used in this
regulation, refers to the Special Hazards Systems program areas. |
| (27) |
"Permit"means the document
issued by the Commissioner which authorizes an individual to install, inspect,
repair, recharge, service, or test fire suppression systems or portable fire
extinguishers as a direct result of meeting the minimum qualifications herein
for which the individual has applied. |
| (28) |
"Portable Fire
Extinguisher"means a portable device containing an extinguishing agent
that can be expelled under pressure for the purpose of suppressing or
extinguishing a fire. The device must be listed by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory. The device must bear a manufacturer's name and serial
number. The listings, approvals, and serial numbers may be stamped on the
manufacturer's identification and instruction plate or on a separate plate of
the testing laboratory soldered or attached to the extinguisher shell in a
permanent manner as set forth by the listing or approving
organization. |
| (29) |
"Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression System"means any system having
predetermined flow rates, nozzle pressures, and quantities of an extinguishing
agent. These systems have specific pipe sizes, maximum and minimum pipe
lengths, flexible hose specifications, number of fittings, and number and types
of nozzles prescribed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. The
hazards protected by these systems are specifically limited as to the type and
size by the testing laboratory based upon actual fire tests. Limitations on
hazards that can be protected by these systems are contained in the
manufacturer's installation manual, which is referenced as part of the
listing. |
| (30) |
"RIN"means the current retester identification number issued by
the DOT or its designated agency, to retest facilities that can then legally
perform cylinder requalifications. Only the DOT or its designated agency has
the authority to issue such numbers in the United States. |
| (31) |
"Service"means the
performance of an inspection, installation, maintenance or repair of a portable
fire extinguisher or fire suppression system. |
| (32) |
"Service Location"means any
location where the inspection, installation, or repair is performed on any
portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system covered by these rules
and regulations including mobile service vehicles. |
| (33) |
"Standard"means any
official NFPA publication pertaining to the fire protection industry and
addressed in this Chapter. |
| (34) |
"Visual Inspection"means a monthly "quick check"to determine that
a portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system cylinder is available
and has not been discharged. A visual inspection is intended to give reasonable
assurance that the extinguisher or system cylinder is fully charged and
operable. A visual inspection is done by verifying the extinguisher or system
cylinder is in its designated place, it has not been actuated or tampered with,
and there is no obvious physical damage or condition that would prevent its
operation. This inspection may be conducted by the equipment owner, his/her
employee or a written designated representative of the equipment owner and is
not to be confused with inspections conducted under the designated or
prescribed maintenance procedures of a portable fire extinguisher or fire
suppression system. |
| (1) |
The licenses and permits required by
O.C.G.A. Title 25, Chapter 12 and these rules and regulations shall be issued
by the Commissioner for each license year beginning January 1 and expiring
December 31 of the same year. The application for the renewal of a license or
permit shall be filed by November 1. |
| (2) |
A license or permit which is invalid
because of failure to renew it, shall be restored upon payment of the
applicable fee plus a penalty equal to the applicable fee if said fees are paid
within ninety (90) days of expiration. After ninety (90) days, the firm and the
employees thereof must apply for new licenses and permits as required for an
initial license or permit. |
| (3) |
Any
firm or individual holding a valid license or permit desiring to perform an
activity not covered by the current permit may submit an application for an
amended license or permit at any time between January 1 and November
1. |
| (4) |
The provisions of this
Chapter relating to the requirements for obtaining a license or permit shall
also apply to applications for an amended license or amended permit and for the
renewal of a license or the renewal of a permit. The fee for an amended
license, an amended permit, a renewal of a license or the renewal of a permit
shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) respectively.
The fees for an amended license or permit shall not apply if the new activity
or activities are included in an application for a renewal of the annual
license or permit. |
| (5) |
In addition
to the provision of paragraph (4), the application for renewal of a firm's
license or an individual's permit must be accompanied by the following:
| (a) |
Proof of training equaling a total of
required credit units each year as follows:
| i. |
A minimum of eight (8) credit units must be received each year by a minimum of
one full time employee of the firm in each type of license area filed and
license type being requested.
Exception: NICET acceptable CPD Continuing
Professional Development will be acceptable.
|
| ii. |
A minimum of eight (8) credit units must
be received each year by each employee for each type of permit application
filed and permit type being requested.
Exception: NICET acceptable CPD Continuing
Professional Development will be acceptable.
|
|
| (b) |
Proof of other training or applicable
documentation regarding the activity or activities desired to be included on
the new amended license or new amended permit. |
|
| (6) |
If any employee should leave the
employment of the firm or change office locations, the registered agent of the
firm shall notify the Commissioner in writing within 5 business days. The
individual's license(s) and/or permit(s) shall be returned to the State Fire
Marshal's office with this notification. Failure to provide such notification
and returned permit(s) and/or license(s) shall constitute a violation of this
Chapter and shall be subject to the provisions of Rules
and
. Such permit(s) and/or
license(s) shall become null and void immediately upon notification. A new
permit and or license shall not be re-issued until the requirements of this
Chapter for such permit or license are met. |
A firm may obtain a license to install, inspect, repair,
recharge, service or test portable fire extinguishers upon meeting the
following requirements:
| (a) |
The
applicant for a license to install, inspect, service and test portable fire
extinguishers has completed an application form acceptable to the
Commissioner. |
| (b) |
The applicant for
a license to install, inspect, service and test portable fire extinguishers has
paid an annual license fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) and a one time
non-refundable filing fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the
Commissioner. |
| (c) |
The applicant for
a license to install, inspect, service and test portable fire extinguishers has
submitted evidence of the firm's registration as a current Georgia
Corporation. |
| (d) |
The applicant for
a license to install, inspect, service and test portable fire extinguishers has
submitted to the Commissioner a certificate of liability insurance listing the
physical address of the business that provides proof of a valid comprehensive
liability insurance policy purchased from an insurer or surplus lines broker
authorized to do business in Georgia. The certificate of liability insurance
shall list the Insurance Commissioner as the certificate holder to the address
of the Safety Fire Division, 2 Martin Luther King Drive, 620 West Tower,
Atlanta, GA 30334. The coverage must include bodily injury and property damage,
products liability, completed operations, and contractual liability. The
minimum amount of said coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000.00),
provided, however, the amount of insurance required may be higher if so
specified by the Commissioner. An insurer which provides such coverage shall
notify the Commissioner of any change in coverage. |
| (e) |
The applicant for a license to install,
inspect, service and test portable fire extinguishers has submitted to the
State Fire Marshal's Office the following:
| 1. |
A letter on company letter head indicating the areas the company intends to
provide services. |
| 2. |
A minimum of
three (3) samples of all service tags, maintenance labels, test labels, service
collars, non-compliance tags and high pressure cylinder stamps to be used by
the company as indicated by the above service letter received, meeting the
requirements of Rule
. Where stamps are
allowed to utilized, ink stamped impressions showing the applicants DOT (RIN)
number shall be submitted with a copy of the firm's DOT approvals and renewals.
Tags, labels and collars may be printed and established for any period of time.
However, after each printing, a minimum of three newly printed sample tags,
labels and collars must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office as
indicated in this paragraph and under Rule
. |
|
| (f) |
The applicant for a license to install,
inspect, service or test portable fire extinguishers has submitted to the
Commissioner evidence of compliance with one of the following:
| 1. |
The applicant has maintained a valid
permit issued by the Commissioner to install, inspect, service or test portable
fire extinguishers for a minimum of a three year period; or |
| 2. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm that has maintained a valid permit issued by the Commissioner to install,
inspect, service or test portable fire extinguishers for a minimum of a three
year period. |
|
| (g) |
The
applicant for a license to install, inspect, service or test portable fire
extinguishers has submitted to the Commissioner evidence of compliance with one
of the following:
| 1. |
Current certification as
a Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician by the National Association of Fire
Equipment Distributors (NAFED); or |
| 2. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of current certification as a Portable Fire
Extinguisher Technician by the National Association of Fire Equipment
Distributors (NAFED); or |
| 3. |
Current
certification or testing by other nationally recognized organizations as deemed
appropriate and acceptable by the Commissioner; or |
| 4. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of current certification or testing by other nationally
recognized organizations as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the
Commissioner; or |
| 5. |
Current
certification from the manufacturer of the portable fire extinguisher denoting
the portable fire extinguisher and areas in which the applicant has been
successfully trained and certified. |
| 6. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with current certification from the manufacturer of the portable fire
extinguisher denoting the portable fire extinguisher and areas in which the
applicant has been successfully trained and certified. |
|
| (h) |
An inspection by means as determined by
the Commissioner has determined that the minimum equipment listed below for the
activities the applicant requested to be licensed to perform was present at the
service location and/or in each mobile service vehicle utilized by the firm.
| 1. |
Proper wrenches with non-serrated jaws or
strap wrenches. |
| 2. |
Non-serrated
needle nose pliers or valve puller. |
| 3. |
Inspection light suitable for internal
inspection of extinguisher cylinders. |
| 4. |
Accurate weighing scales in pound
increments for extinguisher cylinder inspection and filling. |
| 5. |
Accurate weighing scales in ounce
increments for extinguisher cartridge inspection and/or filling. |
| 6. |
Fixed vise appropriately sized for its
intended use. |
| 7. |
A supply of
extinguishing agent(s) or compatibly listed agent(s) appropriate for the types
of extinguishers the firm requests to fill, and facilities for the proper
storage of extinguishing agents as set forth by the specifications from the
agent manufacturer. |
| 8. |
Commercial
dry nitrogen supply with a dew point of -60°F (-51°C) or lower (CGA nitrogen
specification G10.1, grades D through P) and pressure regulator with supply and
regulated pressure gages calibrated and suitable for properly pressurizing
portable fire extinguishers. |
| 9. |
Equipment shall be on hand at the stationary facility location and each service
vehicle for leak testing pressurized extinguishers. Use of a spray bottle
containing a soap solution for leak testing pressurized extinguishers is
permitted. |
| 10. |
A supply of
adapters, fittings, tools and equipment required for properly servicing,
repairing, maintaining and/or recharging all extinguishers the firm solicits or
accepts for service, repair, maintenance or recharge. These needs shall be
based on the service or recharge specifications of the extinguisher
manufacturer and is not intended to prohibit the use of compatibly listed parts
meeting the specifications of the extinguisher manufacturer. |
| 11. |
Closed recovery system(s) and storage to
remove and store dry chemicals and/or clean agent from extinguisher cylinders
during servicing. |
| 12. |
Inventory of
manufacturer or compatibly listed spare parts for all extinguishers the firm
solicits or accepts for service, repair, maintenance or recharge based on the
service or recharge specifications of the extinguisher manufacturer. |
| 13. |
A copy of the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association currently adopted by the Commissioner, and
copies of installation, service and maintenance manuals from the manufacturer
of each make or brand of extinguisher or system the firm installs, services,
recharges, repairs, or maintains. |
| 14. |
A supply of required service, maintenance
and test tags meeting the provisions of Rule
of this
Chapter. |
| 15. |
Appropriate
replacement extinguishers for exchange if extinguishers are removed for
service. |
|
| (i) |
If the
applicant includes in the request for a license the request for hydrostatic
testing of low pressure DOT or non-DOT regulated extinguisher cylinders, in
addition to the appropriate minimum equipment listed in subparagraphs
(h)1.-15., the applicant must possess low pressure hydrostatic testing
equipment as follows:
| 1. |
Appropriate,
hydrostatic test equipment for low-pressure extinguishercylinders and hoses
equipped with a shutoff nozzle as well as manuals in accordance with DOT and
the applicable NFPA Standards. |
| 2. |
Approved drying method for low-pressure extinguishercylinders and hoses
equipped with a shutoff nozzle after the hydrostatic test in accordance with
DOT requirements and NFPA 10. |
| 3. |
Adequate safety cage for hydrostatic testing of low pressure
extinguishercylinders and hoses equipped with a shutoff nozzle in accordance
with DOT requirements and NFPA 10. |
| 4. |
Low-pressure hydrostatic test labels for
DOT or non-DOT regulated extinguisher cylinders containing at least the minimum
information required by paragraph (5) of Rule
.
Exception to (i): The provisions in
subparagraph (i) shall not apply to a primary firm that accepts low-pressure
extinguisher cylinders for hydrostatic testing by a secondary firm which is
licensed and equipped to provide this service. The secondary firm actually
hydrostatically testing the cylinder must properly label the cylinder in
conformance with paragraph (5) of Rule
of this Chapter. The
primary firm must properly tag the fire extinguisher in accordance with Rule
.
|
|
| (j) |
If the applicant includes in
the request for a license for the hydrostatic testing of high-pressure DOT
regulated extinguisher cylinders, in addition to the appropriate minimum
equipment listed in subparagraphs (h)1.-15., the applicant must submit with the
application a copy of its DOT approvals and renewals.
Exception: The provisions in subparagraph
(j) shall not apply to a firm that accepts high-pressure cylinders for
hydrostatic testing by another firm which is licensed and equipped to provide
this service. The firm actually hydrostatically testing the cylinder must
properly stamp the cylinder with their current DOT (RIN) number when required
by DOT regulations.
|
| (k) |
If
the applicant includes in the request for a license activities that involve the
transfer of clean agent fire suppression agents, in addition to the minimum
equipment listed in subparagraphs (h)1.-15., the applicant must have the
following equipment:
| 1. |
Listed clean agent
filling equipment/pumping station and/or closed recovery system at the clean
agent recharge location only for each type of clean agent being
utilized. |
| 2. |
Chemical supply
tank(s) for each type of clean agent extinguisher being serviced.
Exception to (k): The provisions in (k)
shall not apply to the primary firm that accepts clean agent extinguishers for
recharge by a secondary firm which is licensed and equipped to provide this
service. The secondary firm actually recharging and servicing the extinguisher
must properly install a service collar onto the clean agent extinguisher
cylinder in conformance with paragraph (5) of Rule
of this Chapter. The
primary firm must tag the clean agent fire extinguisher after conducting a
proper maintenance inspection on the clean agent fire
extinguisher.
|
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| (l) |
If the applicant includes in the request for a license the service,
maintenance, repair or recharge of CO2 fire
extinguishers the following equipment shall be provided at the service
location(s) in addition to the appropriate minimum equipment listed in
subparagraphs (h)1.-15., the firm must have the following equipment:
| 1. |
A CO2 cascade
system for proper filling of CO2 portable fire
extinguisher cylinders; or |
| 2. |
An
approved electric pump system for proper filling of CO2
portable fire extinguisher cylinders; or |
| 3. |
An approved pneumatic pump system for
proper filling of CO2 portable fire extinguishers
cylinders; or |
| 4. |
An alternate
system for proper filling of CO2 portable fire
extinguisher cylinders based on new technology may be used provided the level
of safety prescribed by the appropriate standard is not lowered and the system
is approved by the Commissioner after being evaluated. |
| 5. |
If the applicant includes in the request
for a license to service or recharge CO2 fire
extinguishers, then in addition to one of the four items above, equipment which
allows for the complete immersion of the valve assembly shall be on hand at the
stationary facility location for leak testing pressurized
CO2 portable fire extinguisher cylinders.
Exception to (l): The provisions in (l)
shall not apply to a primary firm that accepts CO2
extinguishers for recharge by secondary firm which is licensed and equipped to
provide this service provided the primary firm tags the
CO2 fire extinguisher after conducting a proper
maintenance inspection on the CO2 fire
extinguisher.
|
|
| (m) |
Nothing shall preclude the Commissioner from verifying by an announced or
unannounced re-inspection of the service location and/or in each mobile service
vehicle utilized by the firm that such equipment listed and required in
subparagraphs (h) through (l) exists and is readily available. The Commissioner
may give the registered agent of the firm up to 30 days as deemed appropriate
by him/her to correct any deficiencies discovered by such inspection.
Furthermore, nothing shall preclude the Commissioner from verifying such
evidence of notification, certification or testing as required in subparagraph
(g) and experience as required in subparagraph (f). |
An individual may obtain a permit to install, inspect,
repair, recharge, service or test portable fire extinguishers upon meeting the
following requirements.
| (a) |
The
applicant for a permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test
portable fire extinguishers has submitted a completed permit application form
acceptable to the Commissioner. |
| (b) |
The applicant for a permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or
test portable fire extinguishers has paid an annual permit fee of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) and a one time non-refundable filing fee of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) to the Commissioner if the applicant is a new employee of the
firm. |
| (c) |
The applicant for a
permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test portable fire
extinguishers has submitted evidence of employment by a firm properly licensed
to install, inspect, service and test portable fire extinguishers. |
| (d) |
The applicant for a permit to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test portable fire extinguishers has
submitted to the Commissioner the following required for processing of the
permit:
| 1. |
A current color headshot digital
photograph, taken with a three (3) Megapixel camera or better, and saved at the
lowest resolution available in a jpeg or jpg format. |
| 2. |
A completed signature form attached to the
application containing three (3) individual signatures of the applicant within
the designated areas. The signatures shall be a true representation of the
applicant's normal signature and shall be in black ink using a medium point
pen. Fine point pens shall not be acceptable. |
|
| (e) |
The applicant for a permit to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test portable fire extinguishers has
submitted to the Commissioner evidence of compliance with one of the following.
| 1. |
Certification as a Portable Fire
Extinguisher Technician by the National Association of Fire Equipment
Distributors (NAFED); or |
| 2. |
Certification or testing by other nationally recognized organizations as deemed
appropriate and acceptable by the Commissioner; or |
| 3. |
Current certification from the
manufacturer of the portable fire extinguisher denoting the portable fire
extinguisher and areas in which the applicant has been successfully trained and
certified. |
|
| (f) |
Nothing
shall preclude the Commissioner from verifying such evidence of notification,
certification or testing as required in subparagraph (e). |
| (1) |
A firm may obtain a license to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant
fire suppression systems upon meeting the following requirements:
| (a) |
The applicant for a license to install,
inspect, service and test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression
systems has completed an application form acceptable to the
Commissioner. |
| (b) |
The applicant for
a license to install, inspect, service and test pre-engineered kitchen or
restaurant fire suppression systems has paid an annual license fee of fifty
dollars ($50.00) and a one time non-refundable filing fee of fifty dollars
($50.00) to the Commissioner. |
| (c) |
The applicant for a license to install, inspect, service or test pre-engineered
kitchen or restaurant fire suppression systems has submitted evidence of the
firm's registration as a current Georgia Corporation. |
| (d) |
The applicant for a license to install,
inspect, service and test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression
systems has submitted to the Commissioner a certificate of liability insurance
listing the physical address of the business that provides proof of a valid
comprehensive liability insurance policy purchased from an insurer or surplus
lines broker authorized to do business in Georgia. The certificate of liability
insurance shall list the Insurance Commissioner as the certificate holder to
the address of the Safety Fire Division, 2 Martin Luther King Drive, 620 West
Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334. The coverage must include bodily injury and property
damage, products liability, completed operations, and contractual liability.
The minimum amount of said coverage shall be one million dollars
($1,000,000.00), provided, however, the amount of insurance required may be
higher if so specified by the Commissioner. An insurer which provides such
coverage shall notify the Commissioner of any change in coverage. |
| (e) |
The applicant for a license to install,
inspect, service and test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression
systems has submitted to the State Fire Marshal's Office the following:
| 1. |
A letter on company letter head indicating
the areas the company intends to provide services. |
| 2. |
A minimum of three (3) samples of all
service tags, maintenance labels, test labels, non-compliance tags and high
pressure cylinder stamps to be used by the company as indicated by the above
service letter received, meeting the requirements of Rule
. Where stamps are
allowed to utilized, ink stamped impressions showing the applicants DOT (RIN)
number shall be submitted with a copy of the firm's DOT approvals and renewals.
Tags and labels may be printed and established for any period of time. However,
after each printing, a minimum of three newly printed sample tags or labels and
collars must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office as indicated in
this paragraph and under Rule
. |
|
| (f) |
The applicant for a license to install,
inspect, service or test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression
systems has submitted to the Commissioner evidence of compliance with one of
the following:
| 1. |
The applicant has
maintained a valid permit issued by the Commissioner to install, inspect,
service or test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression systems
for a minimum of a three year period; or |
| 2. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm that has maintained a valid permit issued by the Commissioner to install,
inspect, service or test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression
systems for a minimum of a three year period.
Exception to (f): Applicants that meet the
provisions of subparagraph (g)1. or (g)6. denoted below.
|
|
| (g) |
The applicant for a license to
install, inspect, service or test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire
suppression systems has submitted to the Commissioner evidence of compliance
with one of the following:
| 1. |
Current
certification from the manufacturer of the pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant
fire suppression system denoting the specific system and areas in which the
applicant has been successfully trained and certified; or |
| 2. |
Notification from the National Institute
of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) denoting the successful
completion of Level III, Technician certification exam requirements for Special
Hazards Suppression Systems; or |
| 3. |
Current certification as a Pre-Engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System
Technician by the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED);
or |
| 4. |
Current certification or
testing by other nationally recognized organizations as deemed appropriate and
acceptable by the Commissioner; or |
| 5. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of current certification as a Pre-Engineered Kitchen
Fire Extinguishing System Technician by the National Association of Fire
Equipment Distributors (NAFED); or |
| 6. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of current certification from the manufacturer of the
pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression system denoting the
specific system and areas in which the full time employee has been successfully
trained and certified; or |
| 7. |
Proof
of one full time employee of the firm with documentation of notification from
the National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
denoting the successful completion of Level III, Technician certification exam
requirements for Special Hazards Suppression Systems; or |
| 8. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of current certification or testing by other nationally
recognized organizations as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the
Commissioner. |
|
| (h) |
An
inspection by means as determined by the Commissioner has determined that the
minimum equipment listed below for the activities the applicant requested to be
licensed to perform was present at the service location and/or in each mobile
service vehicle utilized by the firm.
| 1. |
Proper wrenches with non-serrated jaws or strap wrenches. |
| 2. |
Non-serrated needle nose pliers or valve
puller. |
| 3. |
Inspection light
suitable for internal inspection of pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire
suppression system cylinders. |
| 4. |
Accurate weighing scales in pound increments for pre-engineered kitchen or
restaurant fire suppression system cylinders inspection and filling. |
| 5. |
Accurate weighing scales in ounce
increments for pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression system
cartridge inspection and/or filling. |
| 6. |
Fixed vise appropriately sized for its
intended use. |
| 7. |
A supply of
extinguishing agent(s) or compatibly listed agent(s) appropriate for the types
of pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression systems the firm
requests to fill, and facilities for the proper storage of extinguishing agents
as set forth by the specifications from the agent manufacturer. |
| 8. |
Commercial dry nitrogen supply with a dew
point of -60°F (-51°C) or lower (CGA nitrogen specification G10.1, grades D
through P) and pressure regulator with supply and regulated pressure gages
calibrated and suitable for properly pressurizing pre-engineered kitchen or
restaurant fire suppression system. |
| 9. |
Equipment shall be on hand at the
stationary facility location and each service vehicle for leak testing
pressurized pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression system
cylinders. Use of a spray bottle containing a soap solution for leak testing
pressurized system cylinders or their installations is permitted. |
| 10. |
A supply of adapters, fittings, tools and
equipment required for properly servicing, repairing, maintaining and or
recharging all systems the firm solicits or accepts for service, repair,
maintenance or recharge. These needs shall be based on the service or recharge
specifications of the pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression
system manufacturer and is not intended to prohibit the use of compatibly
listed parts meeting the specifications of the pre-engineered kitchen or
restaurant fire suppression system manufacturer. |
| 11. |
Inventory of manufacturer or compatibly
listed spare parts to include system detector and control parts as applicable
for all pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression systems the firm
solicits or accepts for service, repair, maintenance or recharge based on the
service or recharge specifications of the systems manufacturer. |
| 12. |
A copy of the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association currently adopted by the Commissioner, and
copies of installation, service and maintenance manuals from the manufacturer
of each make or brand of pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression
system the firm installs, services, recharges, repairs, or maintains. |
| 13. |
A supply of required service, maintenance
and test tags meeting the provisions of Rule
of this
Chapter. |
| 14. |
Pipe threader and
associated tools and dies. |
| 15. |
Appropriate replacement cylinders for exchange if pre-engineered kitchen or
restaurant fire suppression system cylinders are removed for service. |
|
| (i) |
If the applicant includes in
the request for a license the request for hydrostatic testing of low pressure
DOT or non-DOT regulated pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression
system cylinders, in addition to the appropriate minimum equipment listed in
subparagraphs (h)1.-15. the applicant must possess low pressure hydro testing
equipment as follows:
| 1. |
Appropriate,
hydrostatic test equipment for low-pressure cylinders as well as manuals in
accordance with DOT and the applicable NFPA Standards. |
| 2. |
Adequate safety cage for hydrostatic
testing of low pressure pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression
system cylinders in accordance with DOT requirements and the applicable NFPA
Standards. |
| 3. |
Low-pressure
hydrostatic test labels for DOT or non-DOT regulated pre-engineered kitchen or
restaurant fire suppression system cylinders containing at least the minimum
information required by paragraph (5) of Rule
of this Chapter.
Exception to (i): The provisions in
subparagraph (i) shall not apply to a primary firm that accepts low-pressure
pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression system cylinders for
hydrostatic testing by a secondary firm which is licensed and equipped to
provide this service. The secondary firm actually hydrostatically testing the
cylinder must properly label the cylinder in conformance with paragraph (5) of
Rule
of this Chapter.
|
|
| (j) |
If the applicant includes in the request
for a license for the hydrostatic testing of high-pressure DOT regulated
pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression system cylinders, in
addition to the appropriate minimum equipment listed in subparagraphs
(h)1.-15., the applicant must submit with the application a copy of its DOT
approvals and renewals.
Exception: The provisions in subparagraph
(j) shall not apply to a primary firm that accepts high-pressure pre-engineered
kitchen or restaurant fire suppression system cylinders for hydrostatic testing
by firm which is licensed and equipped to provide this service. The firm
actually hydrostatically testing the cylinder must properly stamp the cylinder
with their current DOT (RIN) number when required by and in conformance with
DOT regulations.
|
| (k) |
Nothing
shall preclude the Commissioner from verifying by an announced or unannounced
re-inspection of the service location and/or in each mobile service vehicle
utilized by the firm that such equipment listed and required in subparagraphs
(h) through |
| (j) |
exists and is
readily available. The Commissioner may give the registered agent of the firm
up to 30 days as deemed appropriate by him/her to correct any deficiencies
discovered by such inspection. Furthermore, nothing shall preclude the
Commissioner from verifying such evidence of notification, certification or
testing as required in subparagraph (g) and experience as required in
subparagraph (f). |
|
| (2) |
Any license issued under the provisions of subparagraph (g)1. or subparagraph
(g)6. due to certification received from the manufacturer shall be considered a
restricted license to only allow the firm and the permit holder(s) to install,
inspect, service and test those pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire
suppression systems whom certification is received and filed with the
Commissioner. Such restricted license shall not constitute any additional
approvals as a license for the installation, inspection servicing or testing of
any other pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression system. In
addition, such license will automatically restrict the firm's permit
applicant(s) and permit holder(s) activities operating under the firm's license
regardless of their qualifications. |
| (1) |
An individual may obtain a permit to
install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test pre-engineered kitchen or
restaurant fire suppression systems upon meeting the following requirements:
| (a) |
The applicant for a permit to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant
fire suppression systems has submitted a completed permit application form
acceptable to the Commissioner. |
| (b) |
The applicant for a permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service, or
test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression systems has paid an
annual permit of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and a one time non-refundable
filing fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to the Commissioner if the applicant
is a new employee of the firm. |
| (c) |
The applicant for a permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or
test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant fire suppression systems has
submitted evidence of employment by a firm properly licensed to install,
inspect, service and test pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression
systems. |
| (d) |
The applicant for a
permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test pre-engineered
kitchen or restaurant fire suppression systems has submitted to the
Commissioner the following required for processing of the permit:
| 1. |
A current color headshot digital
photograph, taken with a three (3) Megapixel camera or better, and saved at the
lowest resolution available in a jpeg or jpg format. |
| 2. |
A completed signature form attached to the
application containing three (3) individual signatures of the applicant within
the designated areas. The signatures shall be a true representation of the
applicant's normal signature and shall be in black ink using a medium point
pen. Fine point pens shall not be acceptable. |
|
| (e) |
The applicant for a permit to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant
fire suppression systems has submitted to the Commissioner evidence of
compliance with one of the following:
| 1. |
Current certification from the manufacturer of the pre-engineered kitchen or
restaurant fire suppression system denoting the specific system and areas in
which the applicant has been successfully trained and certified; or |
| 2. |
Notification from the National Institute
of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) denoting the successful
completion of Level II, Technician certification exam requirements for Special
Hazards Suppression Systems; or |
| 3. |
Current certification as a Pre-Engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System
Technician by the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED);
or |
| 4. |
Current certification or
testing by other nationally recognized organizations as deemed appropriate and
acceptable by the Commissioner, |
|
| (f) |
Nothing shall preclude the Commissioner
from verifying such evidence of notification, certification or testing as
required in subparagraph (e). |
|
| (2) |
Any permit issued under the provisions of
subparagraph (e)1. due to certification received from the manufacturer shall be
considered a restricted permit to only allow the firm's permit holder(s) to
install, inspect, service and test those pre-engineered kitchen or restaurant
fire suppression systems whom certification is received and filed with the
Commissioner under the firm's license. Such restricted permit shall not
constitute any additional approvals as a permit for the installation,
inspection, servicing or testing of any other pre-engineered kitchen or
restaurant fire suppression system regardless of the permit holder's
qualifications. |
| (1) |
A firm may
obtain a license to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems upon meeting the following
requirements:
| (a) |
The applicant for a license
to install, inspect, service and test pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression systems has completed an application form acceptable to the
Commissioner. |
| (b) |
The applicant for
a license to install, inspect, service and test pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression systems has paid an annual license fee of fifty dollars ($50.00)
and a one time non-refundable filing fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the
Commissioner. |
| (c) |
The applicant for
a license to install, inspect, service and test pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression systems has submitted evidence of the firm's registration as a
current Georgia Corporation. |
| (d) |
The applicant for a license to install, inspect, service and test
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems has submitted to the
Commissioner a certificate of liability insurance listing the physical address
of the business that provides proof of a valid comprehensive liability
insurance policy purchased from an insurer or surplus lines broker authorized
to do business in Georgia. The certificate of liability insurance shall list
the Insurance Commissioner as the certificate holder to the address of the
Safety Fire Division, 2 Martin Luther King Drive, 620 West Tower, Atlanta, GA
30334. The coverage must include bodily injury and property damage, products
liability, completed operations, and contractual liability. The minimum amount
of said coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), provided,
however, the amount of insurance required may be higher if so specified by the
Commissioner. An insurer which provides such coverage shall notify the
Commissioner of any change in coverage. |
| (e) |
The applicant for a license to install,
inspect, service and test pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems
has submitted to the State Fire Marshal's Office the following:
| 1. |
A letter on company letter head indicating
the areas the company intends to provide services. |
| 2. |
A minimum of three (3) samples of all
service tags, maintenance labels, test labels, non-compliance tags and high
pressure cylinder stamps to be used by the company as indicated by the above
service letter received, meeting the requirements of Rule
. Where stamps are
allowed to utilized, ink stamped impressions showing the applicants DOT (RIN)
number shall be submitted with a copy of the firm's DOT approvals and renewals.
Tags and labels may be printed and established for any period of time. However,
after each printing, a minimum of three newly printed sample tags and labels
must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office as indicated in this
paragraph and under Rule
. |
|
| (f) |
The applicant for a license to install,
inspect, service or test pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems has
submitted to the Commissioner evidence of compliance with one of the following:
| 1. |
The applicant has maintained a valid
permit issued by the Commissioner to install, inspect, service or test
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems for a minimum of a three
year period; or, |
| 2. |
Proof of one
full time employee of the firm that has maintained a valid permit issued by the
Commissioner to install, inspect, service or test pre-engineered industrial
fire suppression systems for a minimum of a three year period.
Exception to (f): Applicants that meet the
provisions of subparagraph (g)1. or subparagraph (g)6. denoted
below.
|
|
| (g) |
The
applicant for a license to install, inspect, service and test pre-engineered
industrial fire suppression systems has submitted to the Commissioner evidence
of compliance with the following:
| 1. |
Current
certification from the manufacturer of the pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression system denoting the specific system and areas in which the
applicant has been successfully trained and certified; or |
| 2. |
Notification from the National Institute
of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) denoting the successful
completion of Level III, Technician certification exam requirements for Special
Hazards Suppression Systems; or |
| 3. |
Current certification as a Pre-Engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing System
Technician by the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED);
or |
| 4. |
Current certification or
testing by other nationally recognized organizations as deemed appropriate and
acceptable by the Commissioner; or |
| 5. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of current certification as a Pre-Engineered Industrial
Fire Extinguishing System Technician by the National Association of Fire
Equipment Distributors (NAFED); or |
| 6. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of current certification from the manufacturer of the
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system denoting the specific system
and areas in which the full time employee has been successfully trained and
certified; or |
| 7. |
Proof of one full
time employee of the firm with documentation of notification from the National
Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) denoting the
successful completion of Level III, Technician certification exam requirements
for Special Hazards Suppression Systems; or |
| 8. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of current certification or testing by other nationally
recognized organizations as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the
Commissioner. |
|
| (h) |
An
inspection by means as determined by the Commissioner has determined that the
minimum equipment listed below for the activities the applicant requested to be
licensed to perform was present at the service location and/or in each mobile
service vehicle utilized by the firm.
| 1. |
Proper wrenches with non-serrated jaws or strap wrenches. |
| 2. |
Non-serrated needle nose pliers or valve
puller. |
| 3. |
Inspection light
suitable for internal inspection of pre-engineered industrial fire suppression
system cylinders. |
| 4. |
Accurate
weighing scales in pound increments for pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression system cylinder inspection and filling. |
| 5. |
Accurate weighing scales in ounce
increments for pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cartridge
inspection and/or filling. |
| 6. |
Fixed
vise appropriately sized for its intended use. |
| 7. |
A supply of extinguishing agent(s) or
compatibly listed agent(s) appropriate for the types of pre-engineered
industrial fire suppression systems the firm requests to fill, and facilities
for the proper storage of extinguishing agents as set forth by the
specifications from the agent manufacturer. |
| 8. |
Commercial dry nitrogen supply with a dew
point of -60°F (-51°C) or lower (CGA nitrogen specification G10.1, grades D
through P) and pressure regulator with supply and regulated pressure gages
calibrated and suitable for properly pressurizing pre-engineered industrial
fire suppression system. |
| 9. |
Equipment, which allows for the complete immersion of a cylinder, shall be on
hand at the stationary facility location for leak testing pressurized
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders. Service vehicles
may use a spray bottle containing a soap solution for leak testing pressurized
system cylinders or their installations. |
| 10. |
A supply of adapters, fittings, tools and
equipment required for properly servicing, repairing, maintaining and or
recharging all pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems the firm
solicits or accepts for service, repair, maintenance or recharge. These needs
shall be based on the service or recharge specifications of the pre-engineered
industrial fire suppression system manufacturer and is not intended to prohibit
the use of compatibly listed parts meeting the specifications of the
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system manufacturer. |
| 11. |
Inventory of manufacturer or compatibly
listed spare parts to include system detector and control parts as applicable
for all pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems the firm solicits or
accepts for service, repair, maintenance or recharge based on the service or
recharge specifications of the systems manufacturer. |
| 12. |
A copy of the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association currently adopted by the Commissioner, and
copies of installation, service and maintenance manuals from the manufacturer
of each make or brand of pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system the
firm installs, services, recharges, repairs, or maintains. |
| 13. |
A supply of required service, maintenance
and test tags meeting the provisions of Rule
of this
Chapter. |
| 14. |
Pipe threader and
associated tools and dies. |
| 15. |
Appropriate replacement cylinders for exchange if pre-engineered industrial
fire suppression system cylinders are removed for service. |
|
| (i) |
If the applicant includes in the request
for a license the request for hydrostatic testing of low pressure DOT or
non-DOT regulated pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders,
in addition to the appropriate minimum equipment listed in subparagraphs
(h)1.-15., the applicant must possess low pressure hydrostatic testing
equipment as follows:
| 1. |
Appropriate,
hydrostatic test equipment for low-pressure cylinders as well as manuals in
accordance with DOT and the applicable NFPA Standards. |
| 2. |
Approved drying method for low-pressure
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders after the
hydrostatic test in accordance with DOT requirements and the applicable NFPA
Standards. |
| 3. |
Adequate safety cage
for hydrostatic testing of low pressure pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression system cylinders in accordance with DOT requirements and the
applicable NFPA Standards. |
| 4. |
Low-pressure hydrostatic test labels for DOT or non-DOT regulated
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders containing at least
the minimum information required by Paragraph (5) of Rule
of this Chapter.
Exception to (i): The provisions in
subparagraph (i) shall not to apply to a primary firm that accepts low-pressure
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders for hydrostatic
testing by a secondary firm which is licensed and equipped to provide this
service. The secondary firm actually hydrostatically testing the pre-engineered
industrial fire suppression system cylinder must properly label the cylinder in
conformance with paragraph (5) of Rule
of this Chapter. The
primary firm must properly tag the pre-engineered industrial fire suppression
system after proper inspection and maintenance is performed.
|
|
| (j) |
If the applicant includes in
the request for a license for the hydrostatic testing of high-pressure DOT
regulated pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders, in
addition to the appropriate minimum equipment in listed in listed in
subparagraphs (h)1.-15., the applicant must submit with the application a copy
of its DOT approvals and renewals.
Exception: The provision in subparagraph (j)
shall not apply to a primary firm that accepts high-pressure pre-engineered
industrial fire suppression system cylinders for hydrostatic testing by a
secondary firm which is licensed and equipped to provide this service. The
secondary firm actually hydrostatically testing the pre-engineered industrial
fire suppression system cylinder must properly stamp the cylinder with their
current DOT (RIN) number when required by and in conformance with this Chapter
and DOT regulations.
|
| (k) |
If
the applicant includes in the request for a license activities that involve the
transfer of clean agent pre-engineered industrial fire suppression agents, in
addition to the minimum equipment listed in subparagraphs (h)1.-15., the
applicant must have the following equipment:
| 1. |
Listed clean agent filling
equipment/pumping station and/or closed recovery system at the clean agent
recharge location only for each type of clean agent being utilized. |
| 2. |
Chemical supply tank(s) for each type of
clean agent extinguisher being serviced.
Exception to (k): The provisions in (k)
shall not apply to the primary firm that accepts clean agent pre-engineered
industrial fire suppression system cylinders for recharge by a secondary firm
which is licensed and equipped to provide this service. The secondary firm
actually recharging and servicing the pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression system cylinders must properly install a service collar onto the
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders in conformance with
paragraph (5) of Rule
of this Chapter. The
primary firm must tag the pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system
cylinders with their company tag in conformance with Rule
of this Chapter after
conducting a proper maintenance inspection.
|
|
| (l) |
If the applicant includes in the request
for a license the service, maintenance, repair or recharge of
CO2 pre-engineered fire suppression systems the
following equipment shall be provided at the service location(s) in addition to
the appropriate minimum equipment listed in subparagraphs (h)1.-15., the
applicant must have the following equipment:
| 1. |
CO2 cascade system
for proper filling of CO2 pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression system cylinders; or |
| 2. |
An approved electric pump system for proper filling of
CO2 pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system
cylinders; or |
| 3. |
An approved
pneumatic pump system for proper filling of CO2
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders; or |
| 4. |
An alternate system for proper filling of
CO2 pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system
cylinders based on new technology may be used provided the level of safety
prescribed by the appropriate standard is not lowered and the system is
approved by the Commissioner after being evaluated. |
| 5. |
Approved drying method for low-pressure
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders after the
hydrostatic test in accordance with DOT requirements and the applicable NFPA
Standards. |
| 6. |
Equipment shall be on
hand at the stationary facility location and each service vehicle for leak
testing pressurized pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system
cylinders. Use of a spray bottle containing a soap solution for leak testing
pressurized pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system cylinders is
permitted.
Exception to (l): The provisions in
subparagraph (l) shall not apply to a primary firm that accepts
CO2 pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system
cylinders for recharge by a secondary firm which is licensed and equipped to
provide this service provided the primary firm tags the
CO2 fire extinguisher after conducting a proper
maintenance inspection on the CO2 pre-engineered
industrial fire suppression system cylinders.
|
|
| (m) |
Nothing shall preclude the Commissioner
from verifying by an announced or unannounced re-inspection of the service
location and/or in each mobile service vehicle utilized by the firm that such
equipment listed and required in subparagraphs (g) through (k) exists and is
readily available. The Commissioner may give the registered agent of the firm
up to 30 days as deemed appropriate by him/her to correct any deficiencies
discovered by such inspection. Furthermore, nothing shall preclude the
Commissioner from verifying such evidence of notification, certification or
testing as required in subparagraph (g) and experience as required in
subparagraph (f). |
|
| (2) |
Any license issued under the provisions of subparagraph (g)1. or subparagraph
(g)6. due to certification received from the manufacturer shall be considered a
restricted license to only allow the firm and the permit holder(s) to install,
inspect, service and test those pre-engineered industrial fire suppression
systems whom certification is received and filed with the Commissioner. Such
restricted license shall not constitute any additional approvals as a license
for the installation, inspection servicing or testing of any other
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression system. In addition, such license
will automatically restrict the firm's permit applicant(s) and permit holder(s)
activities operating under the firm's license regardless of their
qualifications. |
| (1) |
An individual may obtain a permit to
install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test pre-engineered industrial
fire suppression system upon meeting the following requirements:
| (a) |
The applicant for a permit to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression systems has submitted a completed permit application form
acceptable to the Commissioner. |
| (b) |
The applicant for a permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service, or
test pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems has paid an annual
permit of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and a one time non-refundable filing fee
of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to the Commissioner if the applicant is a new
employee of the firm. |
| (c) |
The
applicant for a permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems has submitted evidence of
employment by a firm properly licensed to install, inspect, service and test
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems. |
| (d) |
The applicant for a permit to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression systems has submitted to the Commissioner the following required
for processing of the permit:
| 1. |
A current
color headshot digital photograph, taken with a three (3) Megapixel camera or
better, and saved at the lowest resolution available in a jpeg or jpg
format. |
| 2. |
A completed signature
form attached to the application containing three (3) individual signatures of
the applicant within the designated areas. The signatures shall be a true
representation of the applicant's normal signature and shall be in black ink
using a medium point pen. Fine point pens shall not be acceptable. |
|
| (e) |
The applicant for a permit to
install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test pre-engineered industrial
fire suppression systems has submitted to the Commissioner evidence of
compliance with one of the following:
| 1. |
Current certification from the manufacturer of the pre-engineered industrial
fire suppression system denoting the specific system and areas in which the
applicant has been successfully trained and certified. |
| 2. |
Notification from the National Institute
of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) denoting the successful
completion of Level II, Technician certification exam requirements for Special
Hazards Suppression Systems. |
| 3. |
Current certification as a Pre-Engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing System
Technician by the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors
(NAFED). |
| 4. |
Current certification
or testing by other nationally recognized organizations as deemed appropriate
and acceptable by the Commissioner. |
|
| (f) |
Nothing shall preclude the Commissioner
from verifying such evidence of notification, certification or testing as
required in subparagraph (e). |
|
| (2) |
Any permit issued under the provisions of
subparagraph (e)1. due to certification received from the manufacturer shall be
considered a restricted permit to only allow the firm's permit holder(s) to
install, inspect, service and test those pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression systems whom certification is received and filed with the
Commissioner under the firm's license. Such restricted permit shall not
constitute any additional approvals as a permit for the installation,
inspection servicing or testing of any other pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression system regardless of the permit holder's qualifications. |
| (1) |
A firm may
obtain a license to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test
engineered special hazard fire suppression systems upon meeting the following
requirements:
| (a) |
The applicant for a license
to install, inspect, service and test engineered special hazard fire
suppression systems has completed an application form acceptable to the
Commissioner. |
| (b) |
The applicant for
a license to install, inspect, service and test engineered special hazard fire
suppression systems has paid an annual license fee of fifty dollars ($50.00)
and a one time non-refundable filing fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the
Commissioner. |
| (c) |
The applicant for
a license to install, inspect, service and test engineered special hazard fire
suppression systems has submitted evidence of the firm's registration as a
current Georgia Corporation. |
| (d) |
The applicant for a license to install, inspect, service and test engineered
special hazard fire suppression systems has submitted to the Commissioner a
certificate of liability insurance listing the physical address of the business
that provides proof of a valid comprehensive liability insurance policy
purchased from an insurer or surplus lines broker authorized to do business in
Georgia. The certificate of liability insurance shall list the Insurance
Commissioner as the certificate holder to the address of the Safety Fire
Division, 2 Martin Luther King Drive, 620 West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334. The
coverage must include bodily injury and property damage, products liability,
completed operations, and contractual liability. The minimum amount of said
coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), provided, however, the
amount of insurance required may be higher if so specified by the Commissioner.
An insurer which provides such coverage shall notify the Commissioner of any
change in coverage. |
| (e) |
The
applicant for a license to install, inspect, service and test engineered
special hazard fire suppression systems has submitted to the State Fire
Marshal's Office the following:
| 1. |
A letter on
company letter head indicating the areas the company intends to provide
services. |
| 2. |
A minimum of three (3)
samples of all service tags, maintenance labels, test labels, non-compliance
tags and high pressure cylinder stamps to be used by the company as indicated
by the above service letter received, meeting the requirements of Rule
. Where stamps are
allowed to utilized, ink stamped impressions showing the applicants DOT (RIN)
number shall be submitted with a copy of the firm's DOT approvals and renewals.
Tags and labels may be printed and established for any period of time. However,
after each printing, a minimum of three newly printed sample tags and labels
must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office as indicated in this
paragraph and under Rule
. |
|
| (f) |
The applicant for a license to install,
inspect, service or test engineered industrial fire suppression systems has
submitted to the Commissioner evidence of compliance with one of the following:
| 1. |
The applicant has maintained a valid
permit issued by the Commissioner to install, inspect, service or test
engineered industrial fire suppression systems for a minimum of a three year
period; or, |
| 2. |
Proof of one full
time employee of the firm that has maintained a valid permit issued by the
Commissioner to install, inspect, service or test engineered industrial fire
suppression systems for a minimum of a three year period.
Exception to (f): Applicants that meet the
provisions of subparagraph (g)1. or subparagraph (g)7. denoted
below.
|
|
| (g) |
The
applicant for a license to install, inspect, service and test engineered
special hazard fire suppression systems has submitted to the Commissioner
evidence of compliance with one of the following:
| 1. |
Current certification from the
manufacturer of the engineered special hazard fire suppression system denoting
the specific system and areas in which the applicant has been successfully
trained and certified. |
| 2. |
Notification from the National Institute of Certification in Engineering
Technologies (NICET) denoting certification at or above Level IV in Special
Hazards Suppression Systems. |
| 3. |
Current certification or testing by other nationally recognized organizations
as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Commissioner; or |
| 4. |
Notification from the National Institute
of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) denoting the successful
completion of Level III, Technician certification exam requirements for Special
Hazards Suppression Systems and has maintained a current license for the past
five years. |
| 5. |
Proof of one full
time employee of the firm with documentation of current certification from the
manufacturer of the engineered special hazard fire suppression system denoting
the specific system and areas in which the full time employee has been
successfully trained and certified. |
| 6. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of notification from the National Institute of
Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) denoting certification at or
above Level IV in Special Hazards Suppression Systems. |
| 7. |
Proof of one full time employee of the
firm with documentation of current certification or testing by other nationally
recognized organizations as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the
Commissioner. |
| 8. |
Proof of one full
time employee of the firm with documentation of notification from the National
Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) denoting the
successful completion of Level III, Technician certification exam requirements
for Special Hazards Suppression Systems and has maintained a current license
for the past five years. |
|
| (h) |
An inspection by means as determined by
the Commissioner has determined that the minimum equipment listed below for the
activities the applicant requested to be licensed to perform was present at the
service location and/or in each mobile service vehicle utilized by the firm.
| 1. |
Proper wrenches with non-serrated jaws or
strap wrenches. |
| 2. |
Non-serrated
needle nose pliers or valve puller. |
| 3. |
Inspection light suitable for internal
inspection of engineered special hazard fire suppression system
cylinders. |
| 4. |
Accurate weighing
scales in pounds increments for engineered special hazard fire suppression
system cylinder inspection and filling. |
| 5. |
Accurate weighing scales in ounce
increments for engineered special hazard fire suppression system cartridge
inspection and/or filling. |
| 6. |
Fixed
vise appropriately sized for its intended use. |
| 7. |
A supply of extinguishing agent(s) or
compatibly listed agent(s) appropriate for the types of engineered special
hazard fire suppression systems the firm requests to fill, and facilities for
the proper storage of extinguishing agents as set forth by the specifications
from the agent manufacturer. |
| 8. |
Commercial dry nitrogen supply with a dew point of -60°F (-51°C) or lower (CGA
nitrogen specification G10.1, grades D through P) and pressure regulator with
supply and regulated pressure gages calibrated and suitable for properly
pressurizing engineered special hazard fire suppression system. |
| 9. |
Equipment shall be on hand at the
stationary facility location for leak testing pressurized
non-CO2 engineered special hazard fire suppression
system cylinders. A leak detector is acceptable. In addition, a spray bottle
containing a soap solution for leak testing pressurized system cylinders or
their installations. |
| 10. |
A supply
of adapters, fittings, tools and equipment required for properly servicing,
repairing, maintaining and or recharging all engineered special hazard fire
suppression systems the firm solicits or accepts for service, repair,
maintenance or recharge. These needs shall be based on the service or recharge
specifications of the engineered special hazard fire suppression system
manufacturer and is not intended to prohibit the use of compatibly listed parts
meeting the specifications of the engineered special hazard fire suppression
system manufacturer. |
| 11. |
Closed
recovery system(s) and storage to remove and store dry chemicals and/or clean
agent where required by the manufacturer from engineered special hazard fire
suppression system cylinders during servicing. |
| 12. |
Inventory of manufacturer or compatibly
listed spare parts to include system detector and control parts as applicable
for all engineered special hazard fire suppression systems the firm solicits or
accepts for service, repair, maintenance or recharge based on the service or
recharge specifications of the systems manufacturer. |
| 13. |
A copy of the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association currently adopted by the Commissioner, and
copies of installation, service and maintenance manuals from the manufacturer
of each make or brand of engineered special hazard fire suppression system the
firm installs, services, recharges, repairs, or maintains. |
| 14. |
A supply of required service, maintenance
and test tags meeting the provisions of Rule
of this
Chapter. |
| 15. |
Pipe threader and
associated tools and dies. |
| 16. |
Appropriate replacement cylinders for exchange if engineered special hazard
fire suppression system cylinders are removed for service. |
|
| (i) |
If the applicant includes in the request
for a license the request for hydrostatic testing of low pressure DOT or
non-DOT regulated engineered special hazard fire suppression system cylinders,
in addition to the appropriate minimum equipment listed in subparagraphs
(h)1.-16., the applicant must possess low pressure hydro testing equipment as
follows:
| 1. |
Appropriate, hydrostatic test
equipment for low-pressure cylinders as well as manuals in accordance with DOT
and the applicable NFPA Standards. |
| 2. |
Approved drying method for low-pressure
engineered special hazard fire suppression system cylinders after the
hydrostatic test in accordance with DOT requirements and the applicable NFPA
Standards. |
| 3. |
Adequate safety cage
for hydrostatic testing of low pressure engineered special hazard fire
suppression system cylinders in accordance with DOT requirements and the
applicable NFPA Standards. |
| 4. |
Low-pressure hydrostatic test labels for DOT or non-DOT regulated engineered
special hazard fire suppression system cylinders containing at least the
minimum information required by paragraph (5) of Rule
of this Chapter.
Exception to (i): The provision in
subparagraph (i) shall not to apply to a primary firm that accepts low-pressure
engineered special hazard fire suppression system cylinders for hydrostatic
testing by a secondary firm which is licensed and equipped to provide this
service. The secondary firm actually hydrostatically testing the engineered
special hazard fire suppression system cylinder must properly label the
cylinder in conformance with paragraph (5) of Rule
of this
Chapter.
|
|
| (j) |
If
the applicant includes in the request for a license for the hydrostatic testing
of high-pressure DOT regulated engineered special hazard fire suppression
system cylinders, in addition to the appropriate minimum equipment listed in
subparagraphs (h)1.-16., the applicant must submit with the application a copy
of its DOT approvals and renewals.
Exception: The provision in subparagraph (j)
shall not apply to a primary firm that accepts high-pressure engineered special
hazard fire suppression system cylinders for hydrostatic testing by a secondary
firm which is licensed and equipped to provide this service. The secondary firm
actually hydrostatically testing the engineered special hazard fire suppression
system cylinder must properly stamp the cylinder with their current DOT (RIN)
number in conformance with this Chapter and DOT regulations.
|
| (k) |
If the applicant includes in the request
for a license activities that involve the transfer of clean agent engineered
special hazard fire suppression agents, in addition to the minimum equipment
listed in subparagraphs (h)1.-16., the applicant must have the following
equipment:
| 1. |
Listed clean agent filling
equipment/pumping station and/or closed recovery system at the clean agent
recharge location only for each type of clean agent being utilized. |
| 2. |
Chemical supply tank(s) for each type of
clean agent extinguisher being serviced.
Exception to (k): The provisions in (k)
shall not apply to a primary firm that accepts Clean agent engineered special
hazard fire suppression system cylinders for recharge by a secondary firm which
is licensed and equipped to provide this service. The primary firm must
properly tag the engineered special hazard fire suppression system cylinders
with their company tag in conformance with Rule
of this
Chapter.
|
|
| (l) |
If
the applicant includes in the request for a license the service, maintenance,
repair or recharge of CO2 engineered special hazard fire
suppression systems the following equipment shall be provided at the service
location(s) in addition to the appropriate minimum equipment listed in
subparagraphs (h)1.-16., the applicant must have the following equipment:
| 1. |
CO2 cascade system
for proper filling of CO2 engineered special hazard fire
suppression system cylinders; or |
| 2. |
An approved electric pump system for proper filling of
CO2 engineered special hazard fire suppression system
cylinders; or |
| 3. |
An approved
pneumatic pump system for proper filling of CO2
engineered special hazard fire suppression system cylinders; or |
| 4. |
An alternate system for proper filling of
CO2 engineered special hazard fire suppression system
cylinders based on new technology may be used provided the level of safety
prescribed by the appropriate standard is not lowered and the system is
approved by the Commissioner after being evaluated.
Exception to (l): The provisions in
subparagraph (l) shall not apply to a primary firm that accepts
CO2 engineered special hazard fire suppression system
cylinders for recharge by a secondary firm which is licensed and equipped to
provide this service. The primary firm must properly tag the engineered special
hazard fire suppression system cylinders with their company tag in conformance
with Rule
of this
Chapter.
|
|
| (m) |
Nothing shall preclude the Commissioner from verifying by an announced or
unannounced re-inspection of the service location and/or in each mobile service
vehicle utilized by the firm that such equipment listed and required in
subparagraphs (h) through (l) exists and is readily available. The Commissioner
may give the registered agent of the firm up to 30 days as deemed appropriate
by him/her to correct any deficiencies discovered by such inspection.
Furthermore, nothing shall preclude the Commissioner from verifying such
evidence of notification, certification or testing as required in subparagraph
(g) and experience as required in subparagraph (f). |
|
| (2) |
Any license issued under the provisions
of subparagraph (g)1. or subparagraph (g)5. due to certification received from
the manufacturer shall be considered a restricted license to only allow the
firm and the permit holder(s) to install, inspect, service and test those
engineered special hazard fire suppression systems whom certification is
received and filed with the Commissioner. Such restricted license shall not
constitute any additional approvals as a license for the installation,
inspection servicing or testing of any other engineered special hazard fire
suppression system. In addition, such license will automatically restrict the
firm's permit applicant(s) and permit holder(s) activities operating under the
firm's license regardless of their qualifications. |
| (1) |
An individual may obtain a permit to
install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test engineered special hazard
fire suppression systems upon meeting the following requirements:
| (a) |
The applicant for a permit to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test engineered special hazard fire
suppression systems has submitted a completed permit application form
acceptable to the Commissioner. |
| (b) |
The applicant for a permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service, or
test engineered special hazard fire suppression systems has paid an annual
permit of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and a one time non-refundable filing fee
of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to the Commissioner if the applicant is a new
employee of the firm. |
| (c) |
The
applicant for a permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test
engineered special hazard fire suppression systems has submitted evidence of
employment by a firm properly licensed to install, inspect, service and test
engineered special hazard fire suppression systems. |
| (d) |
The applicant for a permit to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test engineered special hazard fire
suppression systems has submitted to the Commissioner the following required
for processing of the permit:
| 1. |
A current
color headshot digital photograph, taken with a three (3) Megapixel camera or
better, and saved at the lowest resolution available in a jpeg or jpg
format. |
| 2. |
A completed signature
form attached to the application containing three (3) individual signatures of
the applicant within the designated areas. The signatures shall be a true
representation of the applicant's normal signature and shall be in black ink
using a medium point pen. Fine point pens shall not be acceptable. |
|
| (e) |
The applicant for a permit to
install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test engineered special hazard
fire suppression systems has submitted to the Commissioner evidence of
compliance with subparagraphs 1., 2., 3. or 4. Nothing shall preclude the
Commissioner from verifying such evidence of certification or exam
requirements.
| 1. |
Current certification from
the manufacturer of the engineered special hazard fire suppression system
denoting the specific system and areas in which the applicant has been
successfully trained and certified; or |
| 2. |
Notification from the National Institute
for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) denoting certification at
or above Level III in Special Hazards Suppression Systems; or |
| 3. |
Current certification or testing by other
nationally recognized organizations as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the
Commissioner; or |
| 4. |
Notification
from the National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies
(NICET) denoting the successful completion of Level II, Technician
certification exam requirements for Special Hazards Suppression Systems and has
maintained a current permit for the past five years. |
|
| (f) |
Nothing shall preclude the Commissioner
from verifying such evidence of notification, certification or testing as
required in subparagraph (e). |
|
| (2) |
Any permit issued under the provisions of
subparagraph (e)1 due to certification received from the manufacturer shall be
considered a restricted permit to only allow the firm's permit holder(s) to
install, inspect, service and test those engineered special hazard fire
suppression systems whom certification is received and filed with the
Commissioner under the firm's license. Such restricted permit shall not
constitute any additional approvals as a permit for the installation,
inspection, servicing or testing of any other engineered special hazard fire
suppression system regardless of the permit holder's qualifications. |
To provide for a training program, an individual may obtain a
provisional permit. Such permit shall not permit an individual to install,
inspect, recharge, repair, service or test fire suppression systems or portable
fire extinguishers without the direct and immediate supervision of a person
whom is properly permitted by the Commissioner to install, inspect, recharge,
repair, service or test fire suppression systems or portable fire
extinguishers. A provisional permit may be issued to an applicant upon meeting
the following requirements:
| (a) |
The
applicant for a provisional permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge,
service or test portable fire extinguishers, pre-engineered kitchen fire
suppression systems, pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems and/or
engineered special hazard fire suppression systems under the direct and
immediate supervision of a person whom is properly permitted by the
Commissioner has submitted a completed provisional permit application form
acceptable to the Commissioner. |
| (b) |
The applicant for a provisional permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge,
service or test portable fire extinguishers, pre-engineered kitchen fire
suppression systems, pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems and/or
engineered special hazard fire suppression systems under the direct and
immediate supervision of a person whom is properly permitted by the
Commissioner has paid an annual permit of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each
permit type and a one time non-refundable filing fee of twenty-five dollars
($25.00) to the Commissioner if the applicant is a new employee of the
firm. |
| (c) |
The applicant for a
provisional permit to install, inspect, repair, recharge, service or test
portable fire extinguishers, pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression systems,
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems and/or engineered special
hazard fire suppression systems under the direct and immediate supervision of a
person whom is properly permitted by the Commissioner has submitted evidence of
employment by a firm properly licensed to install, inspect, service and test
portable fire extinguishers, pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression systems,
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems and/or engineered special
hazard fire suppression systems. |
| (d) |
The applicant for a permit to install,
inspect, repair, recharge, service or test portable fire extinguishers,
pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression systems, pre-engineered industrial fire
suppression systems and/or engineered special hazard fire suppression systems
under the direct and immediate supervision of a person whom is properly
permitted by the Commissioner has submitted to the Commissioner the following
required for processing of the permit:
| 1. |
A
current color headshot digital photograph, taken with a three (3) Megapixel
camera or better, and saved at the lowest resolution available in a jpeg or jpg
format. |
| 2. |
A completed signature
form attached to the application containing three (3) individual signatures of
the applicant within the designated areas. The signatures shall be a true
representation of the applicant's normal signature and shall be in black ink
using a medium point pen. Fine point pens shall not be acceptable. |
|
| (1) |
Any portable fire extinguisher s required
by any state law, state rule or regulation or by any locally adopted law,
ordinance, code or standard must be installed, inspected, repaired, recharged,
serviced, or tested only by a properly licensed firm and permitted technician
in accordance with the applicable state law, state rule or regulation or any
locally adopted law, ordinance, code or standard. |
| (2) |
Any fire suppression system s required by
any state law, state rule or regulation or by any locally adopted law,
ordinance, code or standard must be installed, inspected, repaired, recharged,
serviced, or tested only by a properly licensed firm and permitted technician
in accordance with the applicable state law, state rule or regulation or any
locally adopted law, ordinance, code or standard except as otherwise provided
for in this Chapter. |
| (3) |
Any
portable fire extinguisher or any fire suppression system service record tag
shall meet the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of Rule
and shall also have
noted on it the following by the service technician:
| (b) |
The hydrostatic testing due date for the
cylinder as applicable. |
|
| (4) |
Any portable fire extinguisher that has
not been maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 or any fire suppression system
that has not been maintained in its original design capacity or any fire
suppression system that has been expanded to meet an expanded hazard without
meeting the manufacturer's installation requirements shall be tagged with a
non-compliance tag meeting the provisions of paragraph (7) of Rule
. Records of
inspections, tests, and maintenance of the system(s) and its components shall
be made available to the authority having jurisdiction by the following
methods:
| (a) |
Maintained at the firm's business
address for review by the authority having jurisdiction for a minimum period of
two years. |
| (b) |
On non-compliant or
impaired portable fire extinguishers and non-compliant or impaired fire
suppression systems, a copy of the inspection report shall be forwarded to the
authority having jurisdiction by the firm. |
|
| (5) |
The fire suppression system control
panels requiring batteries shall note battery replacement due date on the
service tag as applicable. The control panel batteries shall also be marked in
permanent marking ink with the date of the battery installation. |
| (6) |
NFPA 10, Standard for
Portable Fire Extinguishers Modifications:
| (a) |
Refer to Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
for adopted edition and any modifications. |
|
| (7) |
NFPA 11, Standard for Low-,
Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam Modifications:
| (a) |
Refer to Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
for adopted edition and any modifications. |
|
| (8) |
NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon
Dioxide Extinguishing Systems Modifications:
| (a) |
Refer to Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
for adopted edition and any modifications. |
|
| (9) |
NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon
1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems Modifications:
| (a) |
Refer to Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
for adopted edition and any modifications. |
|
| (10) |
NFPA 17, Standard for Dry
Chemical Extinguishing Systems Modifications:
| (a) |
Refer to Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
for adopted edition and any modifications. |
|
| (11) |
NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet
Chemical Extinguishing Systems Modifications:
| (a) |
Refer to Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
for adopted edition and any modifications. |
|
| (12) |
NFPA 18, Standard on
Wetting Agents Modifications:
| (a) |
Refer to Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
for adopted edition and any modifications. |
|
| (13) |
NFPA 96, Standard for
Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations Modifications:
| (a) |
Refer to Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
for adopted edition and any modifications. |
|
| (14) |
NFPA 2001, Standard on
Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems Modifications:
| (a) |
Refer to Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
for adopted edition and any modifications. |
|
| (1) |
A basic service record tag is required to
be attached on all portable fire extinguishers or any fire suppression systems
required by any state law, state rule or regulation or by any locally adopted
law, ordinance, code or standard. |
| (2) |
A new service record tag shall be
attached to each portable fire extinguisher and to each fire suppression system
by a wire, plastic retainer, or be self adhering when a new portable fire
extinguisher or fire suppression system is put into service or each time any
service is performed. The tags which are affixed directly to the portable fire
extinguisher shell or to a fire suppression system cylinder by adhesion shall
be applied to the back of such units so as not to obstruct or interfere with
the manufacturer's instructions or existing labels. Where a multiple cylinder
fire suppression system is involved, the tag requirements shall apply to each
cylinder, each control head, each hand pull and control panel where applicable.
Basic service record tags may be printed and established for any period of
time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample tags must be forwarded to
the State Fire Marshal's office. A basic service record tags shall be light
yellow in color at least three (3) inches by five and one-half (5 1/2) inches
and shall contain the following information:
| (a) |
Name of the firm installing or servicing
the portable fire extinguisher. |
| (b) |
The street address of the firm installing or servicing the portable fire
extinguisher. |
| (c) |
The mailing
address of the firm installing or servicing the portable fire extinguisher if
different from the street address. |
| (d) |
The phone number of the firm installing
or servicing the portable fire extinguisher. |
| (e) |
The license number of the firm installing
or servicing the portable fire extinguisher. |
| (f) |
The name and permit number of the
technician who installed or serviced the portable fire extinguisher. |
| (g) |
Serial number of the portable fire
extinguisher installed or serviced. |
| (h) |
Clear indication of the service performed
on the portable fire extinguisher. |
| (i) |
Indication of the type of portable fire
extinguisher involved. |
| (j) |
The
month and year the service was performed. |
| (k) |
The words, "DO NOT REMOVE". |
|
| (3) |
A new service record tag shall
be attached to each fire suppression system by a wire, plastic retainer, or be
self adhering when a new fire suppression system is put into service or each
time any service is performed. The tags which are affixed directly to the fire
suppression system cylinder by adhesion shall be applied to the back of such
units so as not to obstruct or interfere with the manufacturer's instructions
or existing labels. Where a multiple cylinder fire suppression system is
involved, the tag requirements shall apply to each cylinder, each control head,
each hand pull and control panel where applicable. Basic service record tags
may be printed and established for any period of time. After each printing, a
minimum of three sample tags must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's
office. A basic service record tags shall be light blue in color at least three
(3) inches by five and one-half (5 1/2) inches and shall contain the following
information:
| (a) |
Name of the firm installing
or servicing the fire suppression system. |
| (b) |
The street address of the firm installing
or servicing fire suppression system. |
| (c) |
The mailing address of the firm
installing or servicing the fire suppression system if different from the
street address. |
| (d) |
The phone
number of the firm installing or servicing the fire suppression
system. |
| (e) |
The license number of
the firm installing or servicing the fire suppression system. |
| (f) |
The name and permit number of the
technician who installed or serviced the fire suppression system. |
| (g) |
Serial number of the cylinder(s) of a
fire suppression system installed or serviced. |
| (h) |
Clear indication of the service performed
on the fire suppression system. |
| (i) |
Indication of the type of fire suppression system involved. |
| (j) |
The month and year the service was
performed. |
| (k) |
The words, "DO NOT
REMOVE". |
|
| (4) |
A six-year
maintenance label shall be required on each portable fire extinguisher or fire
suppression system where such maintenance is required. The six-year maintenance
label shall be affixed on the exterior of the portable fire extinguisher or
fire suppression system cylinder(s). Each time the six-year service is
performed, the previously affixed label shall be removed prior to affixing a
new tag. This label shall not be used for recording hydrostatic test
information. Six-year maintenance label may be printed and established for any
period of time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample labels must be
forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office. The six-year maintenance label
shall be a blue metallic, self-voiding decal and shall contain the following
information:
| (a) |
The name of the firm
performing the six-year maintenance. |
| (b) |
The license number of the firm performing
the six-year maintenance. |
| (c) |
The
permit number of the technician performing the six-year maintenance. |
| (d) |
The initials of the technician performing
the six-year maintenance. |
| (e) |
The
month, day and year the six-year maintenance was performed. |
| (f) |
The words, "SIX-YEAR MAINTENANCE
RECORD". |
|
| (5) |
A
low-pressure hydrostatic test label shall be required on each portable fire
extinguisher or fire suppression system where such test is required. The
low-pressure hydrostatic test label shall be affixed on the exterior of the
portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system cylinder(s). Each time
the low-pressure hydrostatic test is performed, the previously affixed label
shall be removed prior to affixing a new tag. This label shall not be used for
recording six-year maintenance information. Low-pressure hydrostatic test tags
may be printed and established for any period of time. After each printing, a
minimum of three sample labels must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's
office. The low-pressure hydrostatic test label shall be a silver metallic,
self-voiding decal and shall contain the following information:
| (a) |
The name of the firm performing the
low-pressure hydrostatic test. |
| (b) |
The license number of the firm performing the low-pressure hydrostatic
test. |
| (c) |
The permit number of the
technician performing the low-pressure hydrostatic test. |
| (d) |
The initials of the technician performing
the low-pressure hydrostatic test. |
| (e) |
The month, day and year the low-pressure
hydrostatic test was performed. |
| (f) |
The words "LOW-PRESSURE HYDROSTATIC TEST RECORD". |
|
| (6) |
A verification of service collar shall be
required to be located around the neck of each portable fire extinguisher each
time the portable fire extinguisher is opened up for any type of maintenance or
for any other service. A new verification of service collar shall be installed
and the previously provided verification of service collar removed each time
internal service is performed for any purpose. The verification of service
collar shall not interfere with the operation of the portable fire
extinguisher. Verification of service collars may be printed and established
for any period of time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample collars
must be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal's office. The verification of
service collar shall be a singular piece of uninterrupted material forming a
hole of a size that will not permit the collar assembly to move over the neck
of the container unless the valve assembly of the portable fire extinguishers
is completely removed and shall contain the following information:
| (a) |
The name of the firm performing the
internal service. |
| (b) |
The license
number of the firm performing the internal service. |
| (c) |
The permit number of the technician
performing the six-year maintenance. |
| (d) |
The initials of the technician performing
the internal service. |
| (e) |
The month
and year the internal service was performed.
Exception No. 1: Stored pressure system
cylinders that have undergone maintenance before November 2007.
Exception No. 2: Non-stored pressure
cylinders such as cartridge cylinders for cartridge-operated systems do not
require a "Verification of Service"collar for the cartridge.
|
|
| (7) |
A Non-compliance record tag
shall be required on any fire extinguisher or fire suppression system that has
not been maintained in its original design capacity or has been expanded to
meet an expanded hazard without meeting the manufacturer's installation
requirements. The non-compliance tag shall be attached to the fire extinguisher
or fire suppression system by a wire or plastic retainer. These tags shall not
be affixed directly to the extinguisher shell or to a system cylinder by
adhesion. Where a multiple cylinder system is involved, the tag requirements
shall apply to each cylinder, each control head, each hand pull and control
panel as applicable. The non-compliance tag shall remain on the portable fire
extinguisher or fire suppression system until it is in compliance with the
applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association referenced in
Rule .
Non-compliance record tags may be printed and established for any period of
time. After each printing, a minimum of three sample tags must be forwarded to
the State Fire Marshal's office. A non-compliance record tag shall be red in
color and shall be at least three (3) inches by five and one-half (5 1/2)
inches and shall contain the following information:
| (a) |
Name of the firm servicing the portable
fire extinguisher or fire suppression system. |
| (b) |
The street address of the firm servicing
the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system. |
| (c) |
The mailing address of the firm servicing
the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system if different from the
street address. |
| (d) |
The phone
number of the firm servicing the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression
system. |
| (e) |
The license number of
the firm servicing the portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression
system. |
| (f) |
The name and permit
number of the technician who serviced the portable fire extinguisher or fire
suppression system. |
| (g) |
Serial
number of the portable fire extinguisher or as appropriate, the cylinder(s) of
a fire suppression system. |
| (h) |
Clear indication of the reason for the non-compliance on the portable fire
extinguisher or fire suppression system. |
| (i) |
Indication of the type of portable fire
extinguisher or fire suppression system involved. |
| (j) |
The month and year the service was
performed. |
| (k) |
The words, "DO NOT
REMOVE". |
|
| (8) |
All high
pressure cylinders shall be stamped with the firms current DOT (RIN) number in
accordance with and when required by DOT regulations. A copy of the firm's DOT
approvals and renewals shall be provided with the application request for a
license for the hydrostatic testing of any high-pressure DOT regulated
cylinders. |
| (1) |
Whenever the Commissioner shall have
reason to believe that any individual is or has been engaged in any conduct in
violation of any provision of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of
Georgia, this Chapter or any other rule or regulation adopted and promulgated
pursuant thereto, the Commissioner, his or her deputy, his or her assistant, or
other designated persons may issue and deliver to the individual an order to
cease and desist in such conduct in violation.
| (a) |
An order of suspension shall state the
period of time of such suspension, which period may not be in excess of two
year from the date of such order. |
| (b) |
An order of revocation shall state the
period of time of such revocation, which period may not be in excess of five
years from the date of the order. |
| (c) |
Such order shall effect suspension or
revocation of the license or permit then held by the person. During such period
no license or permit shall be issued to such person. |
|
| (2) |
Any order shall contain or be accompanied
by a notice of opportunity for hearing which may provide that a hearing will be
held if and only if a person subject to the order requests a hearing within ten
days of receipt of the order and notice. The order and notice shall be served
by delivery by the Commissioner or his or her agent or by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested. Any person who fails to comply with
any order under this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished
by law. |
| (3) |
Violation of any
provision of this chapter or the failure to comply with a cease and desist
order is cause for denial, non-renewal, revocation or suspension of any license
or permit issued by the Commissioner. No holder of a license or permit whose
license or permit has been revoked or suspended by order of the Commissioner
shall be entitled to obtain another license or permit for the period of
revocation or suspension from the effective date of such order. If, during the
period between the beginning of proceedings and the entry of an order of
suspension or revocation by the Commissioner, a new license or permit has been
issued to the person so charged, the order of the Commissioner revoking or
suspending a license or permit shall revoke or suspend any license or permit
issued prior to the effective date of such order with respect to such new
license or permit held by such person. Any final order issued by the
Commissioner under this subsection may be appealed as provided by
law. |
| (4) |
Any person who violates
any provision of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia, this
Chapter or any other rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner
under this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty imposed by the
Commissioner in the amounts as specified in O.C.G.A. § 25-12-18 for each day a violation
persists after such person is notified of the Commissioner's intent to impose
such penalty and the right to a hearing with respect to same. |
| (1) |
The violation of any provision of Chapter
12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia, this Chapter or any other rule
or regulation adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto, by any person who
possesses a license or permit is cause for revocation or suspension of such
licenses or permit by the Commissioner. |
| (2) |
It shall be unlawful for any firm or
individual to install, inspect, recharge, repair, service, or test a portable
fire extinguisher, as defined by these rules and regulations in this state
except in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the
Official Code of Georgia, this Chapter, any current fire code or standard
enforced by the Commissioner or regulation adopted and promulgated pursuant
thereto,
| (a) |
It shall be unlawful for any firm
or individual to install, inspect, recharge, repair, service, or test a
portable fire extinguisher in which the individual technician or firm is not
properly licensed or permitted. Every licensee or permittee must be able to
produce a valid license or valid permit, as appropriate, upon demand of the
Commissioner or his representative or by any local authority having
jurisdiction for fire protection or prevention or by any person for whom the
licensee or permittee solicits to perform any of the activities covered by this
Chapter. |
| (b) |
It shall be unlawful
for any firm or individual to install, inspect, recharge, repair, service or
test any portable fire extinguisher without attaching the required tag or tags
as required by these this Chapter. |
| (c) |
It shall be unlawful for any individual
not to complete the required tag or tags in detail, including the actual month,
day and year the work was performed on the portable fire
extinguisher. |
|
| (3) |
It
shall be unlawful for any firm or individual to install, inspect, recharge,
repair, service, or test any fire suppression system, as defined by these rules
and regulations in this state except in conformity with the provisions of
Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia, this Chapter, any
current fire code or standard enforced by the Commissioner or any other rule or
regulation adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto,
| (a) |
It shall be unlawful for any firm or
individual to install, alter, inspect, recharge, repair, service, or test a
fire suppression system in which the individual technician or firm is not
properly licensed or permitted. Every licensee or permittee must be able to
produce a valid license or valid permit, as appropriate, upon demand of the
Commissioner or his representative or by any local authority having
jurisdiction for fire protection or prevention or by any person for whom the
licensee or permittee solicits to perform any of the activities covered by this
Chapter. |
| (b) |
It shall be unlawful
for any firm or individual to install, alter, inspect, recharge, repair,
service or test any fire suppression system without attaching the required tag
or tags as required by this Chapter. |
| (c) |
It shall be unlawful for any individual
not to complete the required tag or tags in detail, including the actual month,
day and year the work was performed on the fire protection system. |
|
| (4) |
It shall be unlawful for any
firm or individual to use a tag not meeting the specifications set forth in
this Chapter under Rule
. |
| (5) |
It shall be unlawful for any firm or
individual to use credentials, methods, means, or practices to impersonate a
representative of another competing firm. |
| (6) |
It shall be unlawful for any firm or
individual to fail to maintain the minimum comprehensive liability insurance
coverage as set forth in paragraph (3) of section
25-12-11 of Chapter 12 of Title 25
of the Official Code of Georgia and in this Chapter. |
| (7) |
It shall be unlawful for any firm or
individual to falsify any record required to be maintained by Chapter 12 of
Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia, NFPA code or standard or this
Chapter. |
| (8) |
It shall be unlawful
for any individual with a provisional permit to install, inspect, recharge,
repair, service or test a fire suppression system s or portable fire
extinguisher s without the direct and immediate supervision of a person whom is
properly permitted by the Commissioner to install, inspect, recharge, repair,
service or test such fire suppression system or portable fire
extinguisher. |
| (9) |
In addition to
the grounds set forth above in paragraphs (1) through (8), it is specific cause
for revocation or suspension of an individual's license by the Commissioner if
he determines that an individual who works for the licensee has:
| (a) |
Improperly installed, recharged,
repaired, serviced, or tested a portable fire extinguisher; |
| (b) |
Rendered inoperative a portable fire
extinguisher covered by these rules and regulations, except during a reasonable
time the portable fire extinguisher is being inspected, recharged, repaired,
serviced, or tested; |
| (c) |
Improperly
installed, added to, altered, recharged, repaired, maintained, serviced, or
tested a fire suppression system; |
| (d) |
Rendered inoperative a fire suppression
system covered by these rules and regulations, except during a reasonable time
the fire suppression system is being installed, altered, recharged, repaired,
maintained, serviced, or tested; |
| (e) |
Falsified any record required to be
maintained by any provision of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of
Georgia, this Chapter, current fire code or standard enforced by the
Commissioner or any other rule or regulation s promulgated pursuant
thereto; |
| (f) |
While holding a permit
or license, allowed another person to use the permit or license, permit number
or license number, used a license or permit, or used a license number or permit
number other than his/her own valid license or permit or license number or
permit number; |
| (g) |
Used or
permitted the use of any license or license number by an individual or
organization other than his/her own valid license or license number; |
| (h) |
Used or permitted the use of any permit
or permit number by an individual or organization other than his/her own valid
permit or permit number; |
| (i) |
Used
credentials, methods, means, or practices to impersonate a representative of
the Commissioner or the State Fire Marshal or any other local fire chief, fire
marshal, or other fire authority having jurisdiction; |
| (j) |
Failed to maintain the minimum
comprehensive liability insurance coverage as set forth in paragraph (3) of
section 25-12-11 of Chapter 12 of Title 25
of the Official Code of Georgia and in these rules and regulations. |
| (k) |
Failed to maintain the minimum
requirements to obtain a license. |
| (l) |
Engaged in the business of installing,
inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing portable fire
extinguishers or fire suppression systems except in conformity with the
provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia and this
Chapter. |
|
| (10) |
In
addition to the grounds set forth above in paragraphs (1) through (8), it is
specific cause for revocation or suspension of an individual's permit by the
Commissioner, if he/she determines that the permit holder has:
| (a) |
Improperly installed, recharged,
repaired, serviced, or tested a portable fire extinguisher; |
| (b) |
Rendered inoperative a portable fire
extinguisher covered by these rules and regulations, except during a reasonable
time the portable fire extinguisher is being inspected, recharged, repaired,
serviced, or tested; |
| (c) |
Improperly
installed, altered, recharged, repaired, maintained, serviced, or tested a fire
suppression system; |
| (d) |
Rendered
inoperative a fire suppression system covered by these rules and regulations,
except during a reasonable time the fire suppression system is being installed,
altered, recharged, repaired, maintained, serviced, or tested; |
| (e) |
Falsified any record required to be
maintained by Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia, this
Chapter, current fire code or standard enforced by the Commissioner or any
other rule or regulation; |
| (f) |
While
holding a permit or license, allowed another person to use the permit or
license, permit number or license number, used a license or permit, or used a
license number or permit number other than his/her own valid license or permit
or license number or permit number; |
| (g) |
Used or permitted the use of any license
or license number by an individual or organization other than his/her own valid
license or license number; |
| (h) |
Used
or permitted the use of any permit or permit number by an individual or
organization other than his/her own valid permit or permit number; |
| (i) |
Used any credential(s), method(s), means,
or practice(s) to impersonate a representative of the Commissioner or State
Fire Marshal or any local fire chief, fire marshal, or other fire
authority; |
| (j) |
Failed to maintain
the minimum requirements to obtain a permit. |
| (k) |
Engaged in the business of installing,
inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing portable fire
extinguishers or fire suppression systems except in conformity with the
provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia and this
Chapter. |
|
| (11) |
Any
person, firm or corporation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if or when they
willfully or intentionally:
| (a) |
Violate any
provision of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia, this
Chapter, current fire code or standard enforced by the Commissioner or any
order, rule, or regulation of the Commissioner promulgated pursuant
thereto; |
| (b) |
Obliterate the serial
number on a fire suppression system or portable fire extinguisher for the
purpose of falsifying service records; |
| (c) |
Improperly install, recharge, repair,
service, or test any such fire suppression system or any such portable fire
extinguisher; |
| (d) |
Allow another
person to use their permit, license, permit number or license number; |
| (e) |
Use or permitted the use of any license,
permit, license number or permit number by an individual or organization other
than his/her own valid license or permit or license number or permit
number; |
| (f) |
Use or permitted the
use of any license, permit, license number or permit number by an individual or
organization other than the one to whom the license is issued; |
| (g) |
Use any credential(s), method(s),
mean(s), or practice(s) to impersonate a representative of the Commissioner or
State Fire Marshal or any local fire chief, fire marshal, or other fire
authority; or |
| (h) |
Engage in the
business of installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or
testing portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems except in
conformity with the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code
of Georgia and this Chapter. |
|
| (1) |
Nothing in Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the
Official Code of Georgia or in these rules and regulations limits the power of
a municipality, a county, or the state to require the submission and approval
of plans and specifications or to regulate the quality and character of work
performed by contractors through a system of permits, fees, and inspections
otherwise authorized by law for the protection of the public health and
safety. |
| (2) |
No municipality or
county shall impose any other requirements on persons licensed or permitted by
the Commissioner as set forth in Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of
Georgia to prove competency to conduct any activity covered by said license or
permit. |
| (3) |
The provisions of this
chapter do not apply to fire chiefs, fire marshals, fire inspectors, or
insurance company inspectors with regard to the routine visual inspection of
fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers. |
| (4) |
The provisions of these rules and
regulations do not apply to any firm that engages only in the routine visual
inspection of fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers owned by
the firm and installed on property under the control of said firm. Any
individual employed by a firm or governmental entity that engages in
installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing of
portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems owned by the firm and
installed on property under the control of said firm shall remain subject to
the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Chapter. |
| (5) |
The fees required by this chapter shall
not apply to employees of federal, state, or local governments or to members of
legally organized fire departments while acting in their official
capacities. |
| (6) |
Any official of any
municipality or county who discovers violations or receives complaints should
report the information to the Safety Fire Division of the Commissioner of
Insurance. |
Any authority, power, duty or duty vested in the Commissioner
by a provision of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia may be
exercised, discharged, or performed by a deputy, assistant, or other designated
employee acting in the Commissioner's name and by his delegated
authority.
The failure to renew a certificate or license by the
expiration date as set forth in this chapter will cause the certificate or
license to become inoperative. A certificate or license which is inoperative
because of the failure to renew, shall be restored upon payment of all
applicable fees plus a penalty of not more than $250.00 if said fees are paid
within ninety days of expiration. After a certificate or license has been
inoperative for a period of greater than ninety days because of a failure to
renew, no new certificate or license shall be issued unless an initial
application is made.
Upon receipt of a sworn affidavit stating all relevant facts
and circumstances and such other information as may be required, the State Fire
Marshal may recommend to the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner that specific
requirements of this Chapter and the codes and standards adopted herein be
modified to allow alternative arrangements that will secure as nearly
equivalent measures as practical for the prevention of injury to persons and
property. The Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner in his or her discretion may
accept the State Fire Marshal's recommendation and grant the requested
modification.
The provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code
of Georgia became effective on July 1, 1991. The issuance of licenses and
permits required by Chapter 12 under these revised Rules and Regulations shall
be in full compliance with this Chapter upon its effective date.
Exception No. 1. For renewal of current
licenses and current permits issued prior to January 1, 2008, successful
passage of the current state testing for portable fire extinguishers and pre-
engineered restaurant fire suppression system will be accepted as compliance
with paragraph (g) under Rule
, paragraph (e) under
Rule ,
paragraph (g) under Rule
, and paragraph (e)
under Rule
. State testing under
reprinted NAFED test for compliance requirements for licenses and permits shall
cease by September 1, 2008. Effective October 1, 2008, applicants who
previously relied on state testing will be required to instead seek
certification from NAFED or to otherwise comply with the requirements of these
regulations, as amended.
Exception No. 2: For renewal of current
licenses and current permits issued prior to January 1, 2008, for
pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems and engineered special
hazard fire successful systems, a maximum of 4 hours in each area of approved
training or other training acceptable to this office will be accepted for
compliance with paragraph (5) under Rule
if received after
January 1, 2005, but prior to January 1, 2007. Any training hours previously
approved by this office received after January 1, 2007, will receive full
credit hours for appropriate and approved training for compliance with
paragraph (5) under Rule
.
Exception No. 3: For renewal of current
licenses and current permits issued prior to October 1, 2007, for engineered
fire suppression systems under the existing company name, compliance with
paragraph (g)4. under Rule 120-3-23-.10and(e)4. under Rule
is not required
provided the current company licenses and its technicians current permits have
been maintained and have not lapse from the date issued. A maximum of 4 hours
of approved training or other training acceptable to this office will be
accepted for compliance with paragraph (5) under Rule
if received after
January 1, 2005, but prior to January 1, 2007, for the renewal of current
licenses and current permits for engineered fire suppression systems. Any
training hours previously approved by this office received after January 1,
2007, will receive full credit hours for appropriate and approved training for
compliance with paragraph (5) under Rule
.
Exception No. 4: The service record tag
requirement of paragraph (3) of Rule
shall be effective
upon the adoption of this Chapter with the exception of the new color blue.
Blue service record tag requirements of paragraph (3) of Rule
shall be effective
January 1, 2009. All companies will be required to submit blue service record
tags by January 1, 2009, even if they have received a license for the 2009
calendar year. A yellow service record tag meeting the requirements of
paragraph (3) of Rule
will be acceptable for
any system serviced before January 1, 2009.
| (1) |
The codes,
standards and recommended practices of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) adopted in this Chapter are on file in the Office of the State Fire
Marshal and are available for viewing. |
| (2) |
Copies of the National Fire Protection
Association publications may be purchased from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Tele (888) 344-3555
Fax (617) 770-0700
www.nfpa.org
|
| (3) |
Copies of NICET publications
and information are available from:
National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Technology
1420 King Street
Tele (888)-IS-NICET
www.nicet.org
|
| (4) |
NAFED publications and information are
available from:
National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors
104 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60603
Tele (312) 263-8100
Fax (312) 263-8111
www.nafed.org
|
If any rule or portion thereof contained in this Chapter is
held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the rules
herein and the applicability of such provisions shall not be affected
thereby.
