Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, RECHARGING, REPAIRING, SERVICING AND TESTING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS › Rule 120-3-23-.11 - Requirements for Engineered Special Hazard Fire Suppression System Technician Permit

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(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).