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TN Code § 62-32-206 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-206. Exemptions

 This part does not apply to:   The filling or charging of a portable fire extinguisher by the manufacturer prior to its initial sale;   The servicing by a firm of its own portable fire extinguishers or fixed systems, or both, by its own personnel specially trained for such servicing;   The sale, installation, maintenance or service of a fire protection sprinkler system by a fire protection sprinkler contractor registered pursuant to part 1 of this chapter;   Firms engaged in the retailing or wholesaling of portable fire extinguishers as defined in § 62-32-203, but not engaged in the installation or recharging of them; or   Fire departments recharging portable fire extinguishers as a public service where no charge is made; provided, that members of the fire department performing such a public service shall be trained in the proper filling and recharging of the fire extinguishers.
TN Code § 62-32-207 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-207. Prohibited Practices

 No person may:   Engage in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers without a current certificate of registration;   Engage in the business of installing or servicing fixed fire extinguisher systems without a current certificate of registration;   Service portable fire extinguishers or service or install fixed fire extinguisher systems without a current license;   Perform hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers without a valid authorization to do such work;   Obtain or attempt to obtain a certificate of registration or license by fraudulent representation;   Service portable fire extinguishers or service or install fixed fire extinguisher systems contrary to this part or the rules and regulations formulated and administered under the authority of this part;   Service or perform hydrostatic testing of a fire extinguisher that does not have a label of approval of a testing laboratory approved by the department;   Sell, service or recharge a carbon tetrachloride fire extinguisher; or   Sell, rent or lease a portable fire extinguisher that has not been approved as provided by § 62-32-205(a).
TN Code § 62-32-208 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-208. Violations — Nonissuance, Nonrenewal, Suspension or Revocation of Certificates, Licenses or Permits

 The commissioner may refuse to issue, renew, suspend, or revoke a certificate of registration, license, or permit, if the commissioner finds that the applicant, registrant, licensee, or permit holder has violated this part or any rule lawfully promulgated under this part.
TN Code § 62-32-209 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-209. Applicability of Administrative Procedures

 The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, governs all matters concerning the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this part.
TN Code § 62-32-210 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-210. Certificates, Licenses and Permits — Application and Reapplication — Renewal — Reexamination Where License Revoked — Continuing Education

  Applications and qualifications for licenses, permits and certificates issued under this part shall be made pursuant to regulations adopted by the commissioner.   An applicant, registrant, licensee or permit holder whose certificate of registration, license or permit has been refused or revoked under this part may not file another application for a certificate of registration, license or permit within one (1) year from the effective date of the refusal or revocation. After one (1) year from that date, the applicant may reapply and show good cause why the issuance of the applicant's certificate of registration, license or permit is not against the public safety and welfare.   A person whose license to service portable fire extinguishers or to install or service fixed fire extinguisher systems has been revoked must retake and pass the required written examination by the manufacturer before a new license may be issued.   An unexpired license or registration may be renewed by paying the required renewal fee to the department before the expiration date of the license or registration. If a license or registration has been expired for no longer than ninety (90) days, the license or registration may be renewed by paying to the division the required renewal fee and a fee that is one half (½) of the original fee for the license or registration. If a license or registration has been expired for longer than ninety (90) days but less than two (2) years, the license or registration may be renewed by paying the division all unpaid renewal fees and a fee that is equal to the original fee for the license or registration. If a license or registration has been expired for two (2) years or longer, the license or registration may not be renewed. A new license or certificate of registration may be obtained by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license or registration. At least thirty (30) days before the expiration of a license or registration, the division shall send written notice of the impending license or registration expiration to the licensee or registrant at the licensee's or registrant's last known address. This subsection (d) may not be construed to prevent the board from denying or refusing to renew a license under applicable law or rules of the department.   The commissioner may promulgate rules under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, for the certifying of continuing education programs for persons licensed under this part.
TN Code § 62-32-211 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-211. Powers and Duties of Commissioner

 The commissioner shall:   Formulate and administer rules and regulations as may be determined essentially necessary for the protection and preservation of life and property, in controlling the:  Registration of firms engaging in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing and maintaining fixed fire extinguisher systems;   Registration of firms engaging in the business of hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers;   Examining of applications of persons applying for a license to service portable fire extinguishers for proper qualification;   Licensing of persons to service portable fire extinguishers and install fixed fire extinguisher systems; and   Requirements for the servicing of portable fire extinguishers and the maintenance of fixed fire extinguisher systems;     Evaluate the qualifications of firms or individuals for a certificate of registration to engage in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing fixed fire extinguisher systems;   Issue certificates of registration for those firms that qualify under the rules and regulations to engage in the business of servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing and servicing fixed fire extinguisher systems and issue licenses, extinguisher technician permits and authorizations to perform hydrostatic testing to the firms or individuals who qualify; and   Evaluate the qualifications of firms seeking approval as testing laboratories for portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguisher systems.
TN Code § 62-32-212 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-212. Fees Constitute Expendable Receipts

 All fees collected under this part constitute expendable receipts of the department for use in administering this part.
TN Code § 62-32-213 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-213. Applicability of Provisions — State Preemption of Regulatory Field

 This part and the rules promulgated under this part shall have uniform force and effect throughout the state. No political subdivision of this state may adopt and enforce any order, ordinance, rule or regulation requiring any person to obtain any form of permission from the political subdivision to act as a fire extinguisher firm. A political subdivision may require a fire extinguisher system contractor to pay for and obtain a permit for the installation of fire extinguisher systems and require the installation to conform with applicable building codes and requirements; however, the political subdivision may not impose on fire extinguisher system firms qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a valid certificate of registration issued under this part.
TN Code § 62-32-214 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-214. Surety Bond — Alternatives to Bond

  A surety bond shall be executed by the applicant and a surety company authorized to do business in this state, made payable to the state of Tennessee in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The bond shall be for the use and benefit of any person who may be injured or aggrieved by a wrongful act or omission of any employee, servant, officer or agent in the conduct of business of the fire extinguisher system firm. Any person so injured or aggrieved may sue directly on the bond without assignment of the bond.   The bond shall be in effect at all times and places in which the fire extinguisher system firm engages in business in this state. If the bond ceases to be in effect, the certificate of registration of the firm shall become invalid.   The aggregate liability of the surety shall not exceed the amount of the bond.   The bonding requirement of this section does not apply to any person who is licensed to engage in fire protection sprinkler system work by the board for licensing contractors under chapter 6 of this title.   In lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the applicant may deposit with the division:  A federally insured certificate of deposit issued by any financial institution in this state in an amount no less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000);   An irrevocable letter of credit issued by any federally insured bank or savings and loan association in an amount no less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000); or   A written proof of liability insurance coverage provided by a single-limit policy with a limit of no less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for bodily injury and for damage to property in any one (1) accident. The policy shall be for the use and benefit of any person who may be injured or aggrieved by a wrongful act or omission of any employee, servant, officer or agent in the conduct of business of the fire extinguisher system firm.
TN Code § 62-32-215 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 2 - Fire Extinguishers and Related Equipment|§ 62-32-215. Penalty

  Any person violating this part or any rule lawfully promulgated under this part commits a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).   In addition to the penalty set forth in subsection (a):  The commissioner shall, upon receipt of the first violation, send a written notice of violation which shall include the possible actions that may be taken in response to any second or subsequent violation;   The commissioner may issue the following civil penalties for second or subsequent violations of this part or the rules lawfully promulgated under this part:  For a second violation, a civil penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100);   For a third violation, a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500); and   For a fourth or subsequent violation, a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
TN Code § 62-32-301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 3 - Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991|§ 62-32-301. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991.”
TN Code § 62-32-302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 3 - Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991|§ 62-32-302. Purpose

 The purpose of this part is to provide uniform procedures and qualifications throughout this state for the certifying, licensing and regulation of alarm systems contractors and to protect the safety and security of persons and property by assuring the competence of individuals or companies offering alarm systems and services to the general public.
TN Code § 62-32-304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 3 - Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991|§ 62-32-304. Prohibited Activities — Requirements

  No person shall engage in or hold out as engaging in the business of an alarm systems contractor without first being certified in accordance with this part.   No person shall do business under this part unless the business entity has in its employ a qualifying agent who meets the requirements for licensing by the board and who is, in fact, licensed under this part. The qualifying agent who is licensed under this part shall be in a management position and be responsible for overseeing the quality of operations of the alarm systems contractor.   In the event that the qualifying agent upon whom the business entity relies in order to do business ceases to perform the agent's duties as qualifying agent, the business entity shall notify the board within ten (10) working days. The business entity must obtain a substitute qualifying agent within thirty (30) days after the original qualifying agent ceases to serve as qualifying agent unless the board, in its discretion, extends this period for good cause for a period not to exceed three (3) months.   The certification application shall designate at least one (1) qualifying agent who is or shall be licensed for each classification of service to be performed by the certified business entity. No qualifying agent who has been so designated may serve on behalf of or be employed by any other business entity. The certification application shall designate for which classification or classifications the applicant is seeking a certification.   No alarm systems contractor may participate in a joint venture to provide equipment or services that require certification under this part unless all parties to the joint venture are certified in accordance with this part.   No contractor may subcontract the provision of equipment or services requiring a certification under this part to any uncertified person, firm, association or corporation except as provided in § 62-32-305(7).   No alarm systems contractor shall retain as an employee any person known not to be of good moral character.   No person shall act as an alarm systems contractor under a certification without having a licensed qualified agent who holds a valid license in the category for which business is sought or work is to be done.   No person shall act as a qualified agent without a valid license issued by the board.   No person shall sell and install, service, monitor or respond to alarm signals, signal devices, fire alarms, burglar alarms, television or still cameras used to detect fire, burglary, breaking or entering, intrusion, shoplifting, pilferage or theft in violation of this part or the rules adopted under this part.   No person shall advise anyone as to the need, quantity or quality of alarm systems and sell the systems unless certified, licensed or registered under this part.
TN Code § 62-32-305 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 3 - Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991|§ 62-32-305. Exclusions From Requirements of Part

 The following persons, firms, associations or corporations are specifically excluded from the requirements of this part:   Equipment manufacturers not providing direct sales, monitoring or installation of service to system end users;   Telephone installers/dealers not providing direct sales, monitoring, installation or maintenance service of alarm systems;   Equipment distributors or suppliers not offering sales, monitoring or installation services directly to the system user;   Retail stores or catalog sales not offering installation or consulting services to the system user;   Utility companies not installing, selling, servicing or monitoring alarm systems;   Sprinkler contractors not providing direct sales, monitoring, installation or maintenance service of alarm systems;   Electrical, mechanical or HVAC contractors licensed under chapter 6 of this title who do provide direct sales, monitoring, installation or maintenance service of alarm systems, but who derive less than fifty percent (50%) of their gross annual revenues from that business;   Architects and engineers not providing direct sales, monitoring, installation or maintenance service of alarm systems;   Individual property owners personally installing an alarm system within the owner's residence or other building not open to the general public;   Direct sellers and installers dealing exclusively with alarm systems for motor vehicles;   Locksmiths not providing direct sales, monitoring, installation or maintenance service of alarm systems. Locksmiths who install only mechanical locks or mechanical locks that have an integral alarm as part of their design without electrical components and electromechanical locks such as self-contained, low voltage exit alarm devices that secure a single entry point, that are not part of an integrated system, are also exempt from the requirements of this part;   A company that does not provide monitoring services and that has fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) or more in annual sales and whose product requires no internal building wiring to install;   Medical alert or medical monitoring services to individuals made available by a hospital or an affiliate of a hospital;   The monitoring and minor maintenance of alarm systems by a hospital or an affiliate of a hospital solely for its own use; and   The sale or installation of delayed egress locks by a company when the locks are used to detect and monitor the wandering of residents of a nursing home.
TN Code § 62-32-306 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Alarm Systems|Part 3 - Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991|§ 62-32-306. Board for Licensing Alarm Systems Contractors

   There is created a state board for licensing alarm systems contractors, called the “board” in this part. The board shall be composed of five (5) members, to be appointed by the governor. At least one (1) member shall be a person who is not engaged in the contracting business in any county of this state. The remaining members of the board shall be alarm systems contractors as defined in § 62-32-303, all of whom shall have been actively engaged in the business for a period of no less than four (4) years next preceding their appointment and may be appointed from lists of qualified persons submitted by interested burglar and fire alarm organizations, including, but not limited to, the Tennessee Burglar and Fire Alarm Association. No more than two (2) members of the board shall be residents of the same grand division of the state. In making appointments to the board, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the board is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the board is a member of a racial minority.   The governor shall consult with interested groups including, but not limited to, the organizations listed in subdivision (a)(1) to determine qualified persons to fill positions on the board.     All subsequent appointments of successor members shall be made by the governor at the expiration of the respective terms of the members.   In the event of a vacancy on the board for any reason and the governor failing to appoint a successor within ninety (90) days after the vacancy occurs, the board is empowered to fill that vacancy from lists of nominees submitted by the interested burglar and fire alarm organizations described in subsection (a), until the governor makes an appointment.