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AL Code § 34-33A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-1 - Definitions.

Section 34-33A-1Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) CERTIFICATE HOLDER. An individual who is listed on the State Fire Marshal's permit as the responsible managing owner, partner, officer, or employee who is actively in charge of the work of the certified fire alarm contractor meeting the requirements established in Section 34-33A-5. (2) CERTIFIED FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR. A fire alarm contractor who has qualified and received a permit from the State Fire Marshal, with an NICET Level III on staff. (3) FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR. An individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture engaged in the business of installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of fire alarm systems. The term does not include local building officials, fire inspectors, or insurance inspectors when acting in their official capacity. (4) FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A system or portion of a combination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals. Any system installed after August 1, 2009, shall follow the installation standard set forth by the latest edition of the National Fire Protection Association 72 National Fire Alarm Code. The system shall meet the requirements of all locally adopted codes and standards of the local municipality into which the system is installed and shall be acceptable to the local authority having jurisdiction. (5) LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. An individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture which is licensed as an electrical contractor engaged in the business of installation of conduit, wire, and fire alarm associated equipment, but does not design, program, certify, inspect, or test fire alarm systems. A licensed electrical contractor is not a fire alarm contractor for the purpose of this chapter. (6) NICET. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology. (7) STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S PERMIT. The form issued by the State Fire Marshal to a fire alarm contractor upon application being approved and fee paid. The permit shall be issued in the name of the fire alarm contractor, with the name of the certificate holder noted thereon. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-2 - Administration and Enforcement.

Section 34-33A-2Administration and enforcement. The administration of this chapter is vested in the State Fire Marshal who shall have the power to set or make changes in the amount of the fee charged as necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-3 - Applicability; Exceptions.

Section 34-33A-3Applicability; exceptions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture to engage in the business of installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of a fire alarm system in this state except in conformity with this chapter. (b) This chapter shall not apply to the following: (1) The owner of a fire alarm system who employs skilled trained workers who regularly and routinely install, repair, alter, add to, maintain, and inspect fire alarm systems on and within the premises of the owner for the use of the owner only. (2) A smoke detector installed in a residential dwelling. (3) A residential combination burglary and fire alarm system installed by a licensed burglary alarm contractor in a residential occupancy as defined in the adopted building code where located. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-4 - Installation; Record of Completion; Maintenance and Inspection.

Section 34-33A-4Installation; record of completion; maintenance and inspection. (a) Every fire alarm system installed in this state shall have a record of completion signed by a certified fire alarm contractor, in accordance with the requirements of the adopted building code and fire alarm code. The record of completion and all supporting documents shall be available for inspection by the State Fire Marshal or his or her designated representative during normal business hours. (b) Every fire alarm system in this state shall have the name, address, phone number, and permit number of the responsible certified fire alarm contractor attached to the main fire alarm control in a manner as prescribed by and acceptable to the State Fire Marshal. (c) Every fire alarm system in this state installed after August 1, 2009, shall be maintained and inspected by a certified fire alarm contractor in accordance with the requirements of the most recently adopted version of the National Fire Protection Association 72 National Fire Alarm Code. Testing documentation shall be maintained by the owner for inspection by the State Fire Marshal or his or her designated representative during normal business hours. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-5 - State Fire Marshal's Permit - Application; Competency Test.

Section 34-33A-5State Fire Marshal's permit - Application; competency test. (a) Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture desiring to engage in the business as a fire alarm contractor shall submit to the State Fire Marshal on standard forms provided by the State Fire Marshal a completed application. The applicant shall include a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) when making the application. The applicant shall designate in the application the name of the proposed certificate holder and provide written proof that the individual has met all of the requirements and passed a competency test administered by NICET as a Fire Alarm System Technician - Level III or above. A copy of the current NICET certificate shall be accepted as sufficient written proof as required above. The State Fire Marshal, upon receipt of the application and fee, shall issue a State Fire Marshal's permit to a fire alarm contractor who has a current State Fire Marshal's permit, or who produces evidence of having a current state permit from another state, if the state has entered into an agreement of reciprocity with the State of Alabama. (b)(1) Any individual desiring to engage in the programming, maintenance, testing, inspection, certification, or modification of fire alarm systems shall provide current written proof that he or she has passed a competency test administered by the NICET as a Fire Alarm System Technician-Level II or any other acceptable nationally recognized fire alarm technician certification requiring continuing education that is deemed equivalent by the State Fire Marshal. (2) Each individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture shall have 36 months after August 1, 2009, to be in full compliance with the requirement of this subsection. (3) A new employee who is hired by a certified fire alarm contractor shall have 12 months from the date of hiring to comply with the requirements of this chapter. A new employee who is not in compliance with this chapter shall work under the direct supervision of the certificate holder of the certified fire alarm contractor. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-6 - State Fire Marshal's Permit - Issuance.

Section 34-33A-6State Fire Marshal's permit - Issuance. If the required fee has been paid, satisfactory written proof from the NICET has been provided that the requirements have been met and a competency test was passed when required by this chapter, and the proposed certificate holder is found to be a responsible, managing owner, partner, officer, or employee of the fire alarm contractor, the State Fire Marshal within 30 days shall issue a State Fire Marshal's permit in the name of the fire alarm contractor with the name of the certificate holder noted thereon. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-7 - State Fire Marshal's Permit - Certificate Holder.

Section 34-33A-7State Fire Marshal's permit - Certificate holder. A certificate holder may not obtain a State Fire Marshal's permit for more than one fire alarm contractor at any time. A certificate holder may only hold a certificate for the fire alarm contractor where he or she is currently employed. If the certificate holder leaves the employment of the fire alarm contractor, the certificate holder shall notify the State Fire Marshal within 30 days. The certificate holder may not obtain a State Fire Marshal's permit for more than one other fire alarm contractor for a period of 12 months thereafter. If the certificate holder leaves the employment of the fire alarm contractor, or dies, the fire alarm contractor shall have nine months to submit a new application proposing designation of another individual as the certificate holder for the applicant. If the application is not received and a new permit issued within the allotted time, the State Fire Marshal shall revoke the permit of the fire alarm contractor. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-8 - State Fire Marshal's Permit - Expiration and Renewal; Reinstatement.

Section 34-33A-8State Fire Marshal's permit - Expiration and renewal; reinstatement. A State Fire Marshal's permit shall expire annually at midnight on September 30. At least 30 days prior to expiration, a renewal application with a renewal fee shall be submitted. A permit which is not renewed prior to expiration shall be null and void on the expiration date, and it shall be unlawful under this chapter for any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture to engage in the business of installing, repairing, altering, adding, maintaining, or inspecting a fire alarm system without a validly renewed State Fire Marshal's permit. The permit may be reinstated by making application as before and payment of the fee; however, until the time as a new permit is issued, it shall be unlawful for the fire alarm contractor to engage in installing, repairing, altering, adding, maintaining, or inspecting fire alarm systems. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-9 - State Fire Marshal's Permit - Required for License or Building Permit.

Section 34-33A-9State Fire Marshal's permit - Required for license or building permit. If a certified fire alarm contractor desires to do business in any part of the state, he or she shall deliver to the local building official a copy of his or her State Fire Marshal's permit. The local building official shall require a copy of the State Fire Marshal's permit before issuing a license or building permit. The certified fire alarm contractor shall pay any fees normally imposed for local licenses or permits. The local official may not impose other requirements on the certified fire alarm contractor to prove competency other than proper evidence of a valid State Fire Marshal's permit. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-10 - Relation to Other Provisions; Approval of Plans.

Section 34-33A-10Relation to other provisions; approval of plans. Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, county, or the state to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors, through a system of permits, fees, and inspections which are designed to assure compliance with, and aid in the implementation of, state and local building laws or to enforce other local laws for the protection of the public health and safety. Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, county, or the state to adopt any system of permits requiring submission to and approval by the municipality, county, or the state, of plans and specifications for work to be performed by contractors before commencement of the work. If the plans for a fire alarm system are required to be submitted to and approved by any municipality, county, or the state, or any departments or agencies thereof, the plans shall bear the seal of a professional engineer licensed in the State of Alabama or be submitted by a certified fire alarm contractor. The official authorized to issue building or other related permits shall ascertain that the fire alarm contractor is duly certified by requiring evidence of a valid State Fire Marshal's permit. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-11 - Compliance With Chapter; Architects and Engineers.

Section 34-33A-11Compliance with chapter; architects and engineers. (a) This chapter applies to any fire alarm contractor performing work for any municipality, county, or the state. Officials of any municipality, county, or the state shall determine compliance with this chapter before awarding any contract for the installation, repair, alteration, addition, or inspection of a fire alarm system. Any bid for a contract shall be accompanied by a copy of a valid State Fire Marshal's permit. (b) All architects and engineers preparing plans and specifications for work involving fire alarm systems to be contracted in the State of Alabama shall include in their invitation to bidders and their specifications a copy of this chapter or portions as are deemed necessary to convey to the invited bidder that it will be necessary for the bidder to show evidence of licensure before a bid is considered whether the bidder is a resident or nonresident of this state and whether a license has been issued to the bidder or not. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-12 - Disposition of Funds.

Section 34-33A-12Disposition of funds. All funds collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the State Fire Marshal's Fund authorized in Section 36-19-31. The State Fire Marshal may expend monies from the State Fire Marshal's Fund for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The State Fire Marshal may receive grants and donations from associations, firms, or individuals who are interested in the upgrading and quality of fire alarm systems in compliance with Alabama state ethics laws. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1; Act 2021-399, §1.)
AL Code § 34-33A-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 33A - Fire Alarm Systems.|Section 34-33A-13 - Violations.

Section 34-33A-13Violations. Whenever the State Fire Marshal has reason to believe that any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture is or has been violating any provision of this chapter, the State Fire Marshal or his or her deputy or assistant may issue and deliver to the individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture an order to cease and desist the violation. Failure to comply with any order under this section shall constitute a Class B misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided by state law. In addition, the State Fire Marshal may impose a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each day the violation exists. Violation of any provision of this chapter or failure to comply with a cease and desist order shall be cause for revocation of a State Fire Marshal's permit. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)
AL Code § 34-34-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34 - Dietitians and Nutritionists.|Section 34-34-1 - Qualifications.

Section 34-34-1Qualifications. (a) Any person representing himself or herself as a dietitian, nutritionist, or dietitian/nutritionist shall first meet the qualifications set forth below in subdivisions (1) through (4) or subdivision (5) of this subsection: (1) Prior to the enactment hereof, such persons shall have been granted the right to use the terms "dietitian/nutritionist" or "R.D." by the American Dietetic Association or the terms "nutritionist" or "dietitian" by the United States government as shall have been specifically allowed by an act of Congress or shall have been granted the right by a state government, or agency thereof, according to powers specifically allowed by appropriate legislative branches. (2) Be 19 years of age or older. (3) Have satisfactorily completed appropriate academic requirements in the field of dietetics and related disciplines as approved by the American Dietetic Association and have received a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities or similar accreditation agency. (4) Have satisfactorily completed a program of supervised experience approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or (5) Have received a master's degree or doctorate degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, foods and nutrition, or public health nutrition from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities or similar accreditation agency; or have received a master's degree or doctorate degree in a related field that meets eligibility requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or shall maintain membership in one of the following organizations: American Institute of Nutrition (AIN), American Society for Clinical Nutrition (ASCN), American Board of Nutrition (ABN). (b) Any person representing himself or herself as a "registered dietitian" shall meet the following qualifications: (1) Possess all of the qualifications required for subdivisions (a)(1) through (a)(4) above; and (2) Have satisfactorily completed an examination since the inception of same propounded and administered under the auspices of the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; and (3) Have satisfactorily completed courses of continuing education as currently required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. (Acts 1984, No. 84-275, p. 461, §1.)
AL Code § 34-34-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34 - Dietitians and Nutritionists.|Section 34-34-2 - Rights Generally.

Section 34-34-2Rights generally. In addition to other rights granted a dietitian/nutritionist or registered dietitian, by whatever name, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a dietitian/nutritionist or registered dietitian meeting the qualifications set forth in Section 34-34-1, may, upon referral by a health care provider authorized to prescribe dietary treatments: (1) Assess the nutritional needs of individuals and groups, and determine the source of constraints in the various practice settings; (2) Establish priorities, goals, and objectives that meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources and constraints; (3) Provide nutrition counseling in both health and disease; (4) Develop, implement, and manage systems in nutrition care; (5) Evaluate the needs, make changes, and maintain appropriate standards of quality in food and nutrition services; for individuals or groups of patients in licensed institutional facilities or in private office settings. (Acts 1984, No. 84-275, p. 461, §2.)
AL Code § 34-34-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34 - Dietitians and Nutritionists.|Section 34-34-3 - Penalty for False Representation.

Section 34-34-3Penalty for false representation. It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person not meeting the criteria of Section 34-34-1 to use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, the word "dietitian," "dietician," "nutritionist," "registered dietitian," "registered dietician," or the letters "D," "R.D.," or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or ensignia indicating or implying that the person is a dietitian, nutritionist, or registered dietitian, or to represent, in any way, orally, in writing, in print, or by signature, directly or by implication, that he or she is a dietitian, nutritionist, or a registered dietitian. (Acts 1984, No. 84-275, p. 461, §3.)
AL Code § 34-34-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34 - Dietitians and Nutritionists.|Section 34-34-4 - Authority of Certain Unqualified Persons to Represent Themselves as Dietitians/nutritionists.

Section 34-34-4Authority of certain unqualified persons to represent themselves as dietitians/nutritionists. Any person employed by a licensed health care facility and who does not meet the requirements of subsection (a) of Section 34-34-1 on May 7, 1984, may continue to represent himself or herself as a dietitian/nutritionist while employed by the licensed health care facility so long as he or she complies with the continuing education requirements of subdivision (b)(3) of Section 34-34-1. (Acts 1984, No. 84-275, p. 461, §4.)
AL Code § 34-34A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-1 - Short Title.

Section 34-34A-1Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act." (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §1.)
AL Code § 34-34A-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-2 - Purpose.

Section 34-34A-2Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dietetics and nutrition. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to hospitals doing business in Alabama as defined by Section 22-21-20(1), for a period of five years only, such exemption beginning on May 17, 1989. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §2.)