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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 4 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 13:32A-4.4 - Credit awarded

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) One continuing education credit shall equal one hour of attendance at a continuing education course.
(b) A master HVACR contractor who teaches a continuing education course approved by the Board shall earn five credits of continuing education for the biennial period in which he or she teaches the course and shall be exempt from the requirement of 13:32A-4.3(a).
(c) A master HVACR contractor who has completed the continuing education requirements for renewal of a license as a master plumber, or as a plumbing inspector or mechanical inspector by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-5.21, shall earn four credits of continuing education. Such a master HVACR contractor shall be required to complete one hour of continuing education in the statutes and rules governing the practice of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration required by N.J.A.C. 13:32A-4.3.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 4 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 13:32A-4.5 - Waiver of continuing education requirement

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The Board may waive continuing education requirements on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as illness, disability, military duty, or other good cause that prevents the master HVACR contractor from completing continuing education credits during a biennial period.
(b) Any master HVACR contractor seeking a waiver of the continuing education requirements shall apply to the Board in writing and set forth in specific detail the reasons for requesting the waiver. The master HVACR contractor shall provide the Board with such supplemental materials as will support the request for waiver.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 5 - IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEES; BONA FIDE REPRESENTATIVE; SUPERVISION › Section 13:32A-5.1 - Identification of master HVACR contractor; vehicles, stationery; advertising

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All commercial vehicles used by a master HVACR contractor shall be marked on driver's and passenger's sides with the following information:
1. The name of the HVACR business;
2. The name of the master HVACR contractor who owns the business or the name of the bona fide representative for the business in lettering at least one inch in height;
3. The words "Master HVACR contractor license number" or "Master HVACR contractor Lic. #" followed by the license number of the master HVACR contractor in lettering at least one inch in height; and
4. The municipality from which the master HVACR contractor practices or where the master HVACR contractor has a principal office in lettering at least three inches in height.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 5 - IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEES; BONA FIDE REPRESENTATIVE; SUPERVISION › Section 13:32A-5.2 - Bona fide representative; reporting responsibilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A master HVACR contractor seeking to act as a bona fide representative shall comply with the following within 30 days of assuming the role of a bona fide representative:
1. Register with the Board, providing the name of the HVACR business, its address and if the HVACR business is a corporation, the names of the officers of record;
2. Provide to the Board proof that the HVACR business has consented that the bona fide representative will act as the agent for service of process within this State. Such proof shall be in writing and on a form provided by the Board; and
3. Provide to the Board the acceptance of liability by the HVACR business for any monetary penalty, monies to be paid for restoration to consumers of fees paid for services or for delays suffered by consumers, and costs assessed against the bona fide representative while acting within the scope of his or her employment on behalf of the HVACR business. Such acceptance of liability shall be in writing and on a form provided by the Board.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 5 - IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEES; BONA FIDE REPRESENTATIVE; SUPERVISION › Section 13:32A-5.4 - Supervision

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any HVACR work that a master HVACR contractor agrees to perform, that has not been subcontracted, shall be performed only by the master HVACR contractor or those employees of the master HVACR contractor or the HVACR business whose remuneration is reported on a Form W-2 to the Internal Revenue Service.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 5 - IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEES; BONA FIDE REPRESENTATIVE; SUPERVISION › Section 13:32A-5.5 - Requirement of identification card

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) At the time of the biennial renewal of the license, the Board shall furnish a wallet size identification card to every master HVACR contractor. The card shall be used exclusively by the master HVACR contractor in the conduct of his or her practice. A master HVACR contractor is required to present the identification card upon request when applying for HVACR permits.
(b) Use of an identification card by any person, other than the master HVACR contractor to whom the identification card is issued or by the agent authorized to act on behalf of the master HVACR contractor, shall be deemed to be the use or employment of dishonesty, fraud, deception, misrepresentation, or false pretense. Such conduct shall be unlawful and may be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license of the unauthorized user if he or she is already licensed by the Board. With respect to an unlicensed user, such conduct shall be grounds for the refusal to issue a State license in the future, which does not preclude the Board from proceeding against unlicensed practice pursuant to any other law or regulation.
(c) A master HVACR contractor who willfully or negligently allows an unlicensed or unauthorized person to use his or her identification card shall be deemed to have engaged in occupational misconduct and shall be subject to such penalties and sanctions as shall be imposed by the Board pursuant to authority granted by 45:16A-1 and 45:1-14 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 5 - IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEES; BONA FIDE REPRESENTATIVE; SUPERVISION › Section 13:32A-5.6 - Actions on the surety bond

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Any person, partnership, or corporation including any political subdivision of State government who has been injured, aggrieved, or damaged through the failure of a master HVACR contractor to perform the duties required by 45:16A-1 et seq. or any rule of the Board shall be eligible to receive the financial protection of, and may maintain an action on, the surety bond.
(b) Any restitution to a person, partnership, corporation, or any political subdivision of State government ordered by the Board shall be eligible for the financial protection of the surety bond.
(c) If a bond is used to respond to a claim pursuant to (a) or (b) above, a master HVACR contractor shall replenish the bond so that its sum is $ 3,000 as required by 45:16A-23.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 5 - IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEES; BONA FIDE REPRESENTATIVE; SUPERVISION › Section 13:32A-5.7 - Change of address; service of process

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every master HVACR contractor shall notify the Board in writing of his or her office address. Every master HVACR contractor shall notify the Board in writing of any change in his or her office within 10 days after such change.
(b) Service of an administrative complaint or other process initiated by the Board, the Attorney General, or the Division of Consumer Affairs at the master HVACR contractor's address on file with the Board shall be deemed adequate notice for the commencement of any inquiry or disciplinary proceeding against the master HVACR contractor.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 5 - IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEES; BONA FIDE REPRESENTATIVE; SUPERVISION › Section 13:32A-5.8 - Unconscionable pricing

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A master HVACR contractor shall not charge an unconscionable price for services. A price is unconscionable when, after review of the facts, a master HVACR contractor of ordinary prudence would be left with a definite and firm conviction that the price is so high as to be manifestly unconscionable or overreaching under the circumstances.
(b) Factors that may be considered in determining whether a price is unconscionable include the following:
1. The time and effort required;
2. The novelty or difficulty of the job;
3. The skill required to perform the job properly;
4. Any special conditions placed upon the performance of the job by the person or entity for which the work is being performed;
5. The experience, reputation and ability of the master HVACR contractor to perform the services; and
6. The price customarily charged in the locality for similar services.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 5 - IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEES; BONA FIDE REPRESENTATIVE; SUPERVISION › Section 13:32A-5.9 - Designations for licensees; prohibitions on unlicensed persons

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An active licensee may use the title "licensed master HVACR contractor" or "master HVACR contractor."
(b) No person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity shall engage in the business of HVACR contracting, advertise as a master HVACR contractor or use the title "licensed master HVACR contractor" or "master HVACR contractor" unless the person is licensed by the Board or the firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity has a bona fide representative who is licensed by the Board.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 6 - FEES › Section 13:32A-6.1 - Fee schedule

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The following fees shall be charged by the Board in connection with licensure of master HVACR contractors:
1.
Application fee without prior registration (non-refundable)
$ 100.00
2.
Initial license fee:
i. If paid during the first year of a biennial renewal period
160.00
ii. If paid during the second year of a biennial renewal period
80.00
3.
License renewal fee, biennial
160.00
4.
Late renewal fee
50.00
5.
Reinstatement fee
150.00
6.
Initial pressure seal
25.00
7.
Replacement pressure seal
25.00
8.
Duplicate license fee
25.00
9.
Replacement wall certificate
40.00
10.
Verification of licensure
25.00
11.
Continuing education sponsor application fee
100.00
(b) The following fees shall be charged by the Board in connection with licensure of master hearth specialists:
1.
Application fee......................................................
$ 100.00
2.
Initial license fee:
i.
If paid during the first year of a biennial renewal period.............................................
160.00
ii.
If paid during the second year of a biennial renewal period.............................................
80.00
3
License renewal fee, biennial.................................
160.00
4
Late renewal fee....................................................
50.00
5
Reinstatement fee..................................................
150.00
6
Duplicate license fee..............................................
25.00
7
Verification of licensure........................................
25.00
8
Temporary courtesy license fee..............................
80.00
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.1 - Purpose and scope

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The rules contained in this subchapter provide for the licensing and regulation of master hearth specialists, implementing the provisions at P.L. 2019, c. 260.
(b) This subchapter does not apply to any person who is:
1. Licensed to practice in New Jersey and is practicing within the scope of practice of his or her profession, including an architect, professional engineer, electrical contractor, manufactured gas supplier or marketer, master plumber, or master heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractor, as long as such person does not identify him- or herself as a licensed master hearth specialist;
2. A chimney service professional registered as a home improvement contractor with the Division of Consumer Affairs, as long as such person does not identify him- or herself as a licensed master hearth specialist;
3. A single-family homeowner who personally performs hearth professional work on his or her own dwelling; and
4. Any public utility company regulated by the Board of Public Utilities or any related competitive business segment of that public utility that offers competitive services pursuant to the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act, P.L. 1999, c. 21 (N.J.S.A. 48:3-49 et seq.).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.3 - Eligibility for licensure

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An applicant for a license as a master hearth specialist shall submit to the Committee:
1. A completed application for licensure, on a form provided by the Committee, including a full street name and number. An application containing only a post office box number as a mailing address shall not be considered a complete application;
2. Proof that the applicant is at least 21 years of age;
3. A passport size photograph of the applicant taken within the last six months;
4. Proof that the applicant has a valid certification as a master hearth professional from the National Fireplace Institute (NFI);
5. Proof that the applicant has been engaged or employed in hearth professional work for at least five years, two of which shall be within the preceding five years. Such proof may include:
i. A signed attestation from a licensed master hearth specialist indicating that the applicant has completed five years of hearth professional work;
ii. An employment history showing that the applicant has engaged in hearth professional work signed by an employer;
iii. A copy of a Form W-2 that has been submitted to the Internal Revenue Service indicating that the applicant engaged in the hearth professional work; or
iv. Any other documentation that demonstrates to the Committee that the applicant has completed at least five years of experience in hearth professional work.
6. The application fee as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.4 - Temporary courtesy license

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An applicant may obtain a temporary courtesy license pursuant to P.L. 2013, c. 264, if the applicant:
1. Is currently licensed in good standing in another state or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, that has licensure requirements equivalent to those in New Jersey;
2. Is not a resident of New Jersey;
3. Has not committed an act in another jurisdiction that would have constituted grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a master hearth specialist license in New Jersey or has not been disciplined, or is not the subject of an investigation, by a professional or occupational licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction;
4. Is the spouse of an active-duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who has been transferred to New Jersey in the course of his or her service; and
5. Is legally domiciled in New Jersey or has moved to New Jersey on a permanent change-of-station basis.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.5 - Renewal of license

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Licenses shall be renewed biennially on a form provided by the Board. Each applicant for renewal shall attest that the continuing education requirements at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-7.8have been completed during the prior biennial period and that the applicant has a valid certification as a master hearth professional from the National Fireplace Institute (NFI).
(b) The Committee shall send a notice of renewal to each licensed master hearth specialist, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensed master hearth specialist of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the holder for failure to renew provided that the license is renewed within 60 days from the date the notice is sent or within 30 days following the date of license expiration, whichever is later.
(c) A licensed master hearth specialist shall renew his or her license for a period of two years from the last expiration date. The licensed master hearth specialist shall submit the renewal application and pay the renewal fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1 prior to the date of expiration of the license.
(d) A licensed master hearth specialist may renew his or her license by choosing inactive status. A licensed master hearth specialist with an inactive license shall not practice as a licensed master hearth specialist or hold himself or herself out as eligible to practice as a licensed master hearth specialist, in New Jersey until such time as the license is returned to active status.
(e) If the licensed master hearth specialist does not renew the license prior to its expiration date, the licensed master hearth specialist may renew the license no later than 30 days after its expiration date by submitting a renewal application and paying a renewal fee and a late fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1. During this 30-day period, the license shall be valid, and the licensed master hearth specialist shall not be deemed practicing without a license.
(f) A licensed master hearth specialist who fails to submit a renewal application within 30 days of license expiration shall have his or her license suspended without a hearing.
(g) A person who continues to practice or hold himself or herself out as a licensed master hearth specialist after his or her license has been suspended pursuant to (f) above shall be deemed to have committed unlicensed practice pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:16A-33 and shall be subject to action consistent with N.J.S.A. 45:1-14 et seq., even if no notice of suspension has been provided to the person.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.6 - License reactivation

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A master hearth specialist who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32A-7.5(d)may apply to the Committee for reactivation of the inactive license. A master hearth specialist seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit:
1. A reactivation application;
2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of inactive license that includes the names, addresses, and telephone number of each employer;
3. If the reactivation application is sent during the first year of the biennial renewal period, the renewal fee for the biennial period for which reactivation is sought as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1. If the renewal application is sent during the second year of the biennial period, half of the renewal fee for the biennial period for which reactivation is sought as set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1;
4. Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits for the current biennial registration period, consistent with the requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-7.8; and
5. Proof that the applicant has a valid certification as a master hearth professional from the National Fireplace Institute (NFI).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.7 - License reinstatement

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A person who has had his or her license suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32A-7.5(f)may apply to the Committee for reinstatement. A person applying for reinstatement shall submit:
1. A reinstatement application;
2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of suspended license that includes the names, addresses, and telephone number of each employer;
3. The renewal fee set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1 for the biennial period for which reinstatement is sought;
4. The past due renewal fee for the biennial period immediately preceding the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought;
5. The reinstatement fee set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1;
6. Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits for the current biennial registration period, consistent with the requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:32A-7.8; and
7. Proof that the applicant has a valid certification as a master hearth professional from the National Fireplace Institute (NFI).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.8 - Continuing education

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Upon biennial license renewal, licensed master hearth specialists shall attest that they have completed courses of continuing education of the types and number of credit hours specified at (b) and (c) below. Falsification of any information submitted on the renewal application may require an appearance before the Committee and may subject a licensed master hearth specialist to penalties and/or suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-21 through 25.
(b) Each applicant for biennial license renewal shall be required to complete during the preceding biennial period 22 credit hours of continuing education related to the practice of hearth professional work, except as provided at (d) below.
(c) One credit hour of the 22 required pursuant to (b) above shall be in propane services, including substantially the same information covered in either the Fundamentals of LP manual, 2007 edition, published by the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, 180 S. Washington Street, PO Box 6808, Falls Church, VA 22046, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, or the Gas Installation for UA Journeyworkers and Apprentices manual, 2003 edition, published by the United Association, Three Park Place, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented. After completion of the one credit in propane services, sponsors of continuing education courses shall administer a competency evaluation examination that tests a master hearth specialist's understanding of the information provided on propane services.
(d) A licensed master hearth specialist applying for their first biennial renewal shall not be required to indicate that they completed continuing education requirements.
(e) A licensed master hearth specialist who completes more than the minimum continuing education credit hours set forth at (b) above in any biennial registration period may carry no more than 11 of the additional credit hours into a succeeding biennial period.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.9 - Continuing education programs

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A licensed master hearth specialist may obtain continuing education credit hours from the following:
1. Successful completion of continuing education courses or programs related to the practice of hearth professional work approved by, or offered by providers approved by, the National Fireplace Institute (NFI), one credit hour for each hour of instruction.
2. Teaching a new continuing education program related to hearth professional work that is approved pursuant to (a)1 above. As used in this paragraph, "new" means that the licensed master hearth specialist has never taught or developed curriculum for that course or program in any educational setting, one credit hour for each hour taught; and
3. Successfully passing the National Fireplace Institute (NFI) examination required to obtain certification as a master hearth professional, 21 credit hours.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.10 - Continuing education audits; records of continuing education

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The Committee shall perform audits on randomly selected licensed master hearth specialists to determine compliance with continuing education requirements.
(b) A licensed master hearth specialist shall maintain the following documentation for a period of four years after completion of the credit hours and shall submit such documentation to the Committee upon request:
1. For attendance at programs or courses: a certificate of completion from the sponsor;
2. For developing curriculum or teaching a course or program: documentation, including a copy of the curriculum, location, date, and time of course, duration of course by hour, and letter from sponsor confirming that the licensed master hearth specialist developed or taught the course or program; and
3. For successfully passing the National Fireplace Institute (NFI) examination required to obtain certification as a master hearth professional, documentation from the NFI indicating that the licensed master hearth specialist passed the examination.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.11 - Waiver of continuing education requirements

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A licensed master hearth specialist may request a waiver of continuing education requirements pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:45C-2.3.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.12 - Additional continuing education requirements

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The Committee may direct or order a licensed master hearth specialist to complete continuing education credit hours:
1. As part of a disciplinary or remedial measure in addition to the required 22 hours of continuing education; or
2. To correct a deficiency in the licensed master hearth specialist's continuing education requirements.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.13 - Identification of licensed master hearth specialist; vehicles, stationery; advertising

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All commercial vehicles used by a licensed master hearth specialist shall be marked on driver's and passenger's sides with the following information:
1. The name of the hearth professional work business;
2. The name of the licensed master hearth specialist who owns the business or the name of the bona fide representative for the business, in lettering at least one inch in height;
3. The words "Master hearth specialist license number" or "Master hearth specialist Lic. #" followed by the license number of the licensed master hearth specialist, in lettering at least one inch in height; and
4. The municipality from which the licensed master hearth specialist practices or where the licensed master hearth specialist has a principal office, in lettering at least one inch in height.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.14 - Bona fide representative; reporting responsibilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A licensed master hearth specialist seeking to act as a bona fide representative shall comply with the following within 30 days of assuming the role of a bona fide representative:
1. Register with the Committee, providing the name of the hearth professional work business, its address, and, if the hearth professional work business is a corporation, the names of the officers of record;
2. Provide to the Committee proof that the hearth professional work business has consented to have the bona fide representative act as the agent for service of process within this State. Such proof shall be in writing and on a form provided by the Committee; and
3. Provide to the Committee the acceptance of liability by the hearth professional work business for any monetary penalty, monies to be paid for restoration to consumers of fees paid for services or for delays suffered by consumers, and costs assessed against the bona fide representative while acting within the scope of his or her employment on behalf of the hearth professional work business. Such acceptance of liability shall be in writing and on a form provided by the Committee.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.15 - Bona fide representative responsibilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A bona fide representative registered with the Board pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32A-7.14shall:
1. Give notice to the Committee, in writing, concerning any change in the name or address of the entity within 10 days of the change;
2. Secure all necessary permits as may be required by State and local law for the performance of hearth professional work to be performed by the hearth professional work business, except when hearth professional work has been subcontracted to another licensed master hearth specialist pursuant to (c) below;
3. Supervise the performance of all hearth professional work performed by the hearth professional work business, as follows:
i. If the employee performing the work is a licensed master hearth specialist, the bona fide representative shall require, at the beginning of the job, an initial report on the work to be performed and upon completion of the job, a final report on the work performed;
ii. If the employee performing the work has two or more years of supervised experience in hearth professional work, the bona fide representative or a licensed master hearth specialist employee of the hearth professional work business shall maintain daily contact with the employee either directly or through electronic communication and, where the work requires a permit, shall inspect the work upon completion. Any such contact shall be recorded by the bona fide representative or the licensed master hearth specialist employee of the hearth professional work business; and
iii. If the employee performing the work has less than two years of supervised experience in hearth professional work, the bona fide representative shall ensure constant on-site supervision by a licensed master hearth specialist, during all times that hearth professional work services are being performed;
4. Be responsible for any and all violations at N.J.S.A. 45:16A-29 et seq., or Committee rules committed by employees of the hearth professional work business if said violations were committed during the course of work, which the bona fide representative was required to supervise;
5. Serve as a bona fide representative for only one hearth professional work business; and
6. Maintain a place of business in the State of New Jersey or designate, and notify the Committee of the identity of, an agent or entity in New Jersey for service of process.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.16 - Supervision

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Any hearth professional work that a licensed master hearth specialist agrees to perform, that has not been subcontracted to another licensed master hearth specialist, shall be performed only by the licensed master hearth specialist or those employees of the licensed master hearth specialist or the hearth professional work business.
(b) Remuneration of employees of a hearth professional work business shall be documented in a Form W-2 to the Internal Revenue Service, which shall be made available to the Committee upon request.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.17 - Requirement of identification card

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) At the time of the biennial renewal of the license, the Committee shall furnish a wallet-size identification card to every licensed master hearth specialist. The card shall be used exclusively by the licensed master hearth specialist in the conduct of his or her practice. A licensed master hearth specialist is required to present the identification card upon request when applying for hearth professional work permits.
(b) Use of an identification card by any person other than the licensed master hearth specialist to whom the identification card is issued shall be deemed to be the use or employment of dishonesty, fraud, deception, misrepresentation, or false pretense. Such conduct shall be unlawful and may be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the license of the unauthorized user if that user is already licensed by the Committee. With respect to an unlicensed user, such conduct shall be grounds for the refusal to issue a State license in the future, which does not preclude the Committee from proceeding against unlicensed practice pursuant to any other law or regulation.
(c) A licensed master hearth specialist who willfully or negligently allows an unlicensed or unauthorized person to use his or her identification card shall be deemed to have engaged in occupational misconduct and shall be subject to such penalties and sanctions as shall be imposed by the Committee pursuant to authority granted by N.J.S.A. 45:16A-29 et seq., and 45:1-14 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.18 - Change of address; service of process

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every licensed master hearth specialist shall notify the Committee, in writing, of the specialist's address of record. Every licensed master hearth specialist shall notify the Committee, in writing, of any change the address of record within 10 days after such change.
(b) Service of an administrative complaint or other process initiated by the Committee, the Attorney General, or the Division of Consumer Affairs at the licensed master hearth specialist's address of record on file with the Committee shall be deemed adequate notice for the commencement of any inquiry or disciplinary proceeding against the licensed master hearth specialist.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.19 - Unconscionable pricing

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A licensed master hearth specialist shall not charge an unconscionable price for services. A price is unconscionable when, after review of the facts, a licensed master hearth specialist of ordinary prudence would be left with a definite and firm conviction that the price is so high as to be manifestly unconscionable or overreaching under the circumstances.
(b) Factors that may be considered in determining whether a price is unconscionable include the following:
1. The time and effort required;
2. The novelty or difficulty of the job;
3. The skill required to perform the job properly;
4. Any special conditions placed upon the performance of the job by the person or entity for which the work is being performed;
5. The experience, reputation, and ability of the licensed master hearth specialist to perform the services; and
6. The price customarily charged in the locality for similar services.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.20 - Designations for licensees; prohibitions on unlicensed persons

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An active licensee may use the title "licensed master hearth specialist" or "master hearth specialist."
(b) No person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity shall engage in the business of hearth professional work contracting, advertise as a licensed master hearth specialist, or use the title "licensed master hearth specialist" or "master hearth specialist," unless the person is licensed by the Committee or the firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity has a bona fide representative who is licensed by the Committee.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 32A - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS RULES › Subchapter 7 - LICENSED MASTER HEARTH SPECIALIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE › Section 13:32A-7.21 - Gas piping

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No person shall install, improve, repair, or maintain gas piping associated with barbecue appliances, hearth product appliances, outdoor patio appliances, decorative space heater appliances, or hearth professional work unless licensed by the Committee or licensed to practice in New Jersey with a scope of practice that includes the installation, repair, or maintenance of gas piping.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 33 - STATE BOARD OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS AND OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIANS › Subchapter 1 - APPRENTICESHIPS › Section 13:33-1.1 - Application for ophthalmic dispenser apprentice certificate

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An individual who applies for an ophthalmic dispenser apprentice certificate shall submit to the Board:
1. A completed application;
2. An indication as to whether the applicant either:
i. Has completed an associate degree in allied health focusing on ophthalmic science that meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:33-2.1(d); or
ii. Will complete 30 credit hours of coursework in ophthalmic science that meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:33-1.8(e).
3. A completed Criminal History Certification of Authorization form;
4. Proof that the applicant is at least 17 years old;
5. Proof that the applicant will be supervised pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:33-1.5by a preceptor who:
i. Has been licensed, and has been working, as an ophthalmic dispenser in New Jersey for at least the last two years; and
ii. Certifies that he or she has completed the continuing education requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:336.1 and 6.2; and
6. The application fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:33-8.8.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 33 - STATE BOARD OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS AND OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIANS › Subchapter 1 - APPRENTICESHIPS › Section 13:33-1.2 - Application for ophthalmic technician apprentice certificate

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An individual who applies for an ophthalmic technician apprentice certificate shall submit to the Board:
1. A completed application;
2. A completed Criminal History Certification of Authorization form;
3. Proof that the applicant is at least 16 years old;
4. Proof that the applicant will be supervised pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:33-1.5by a preceptor who:
i. Has been licensed, and has been working, as an ophthalmic dispenser in New Jersey for at least the last two years; and
ii. Certifies that he or she has completed the continuing education requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:336.1 and 6.2; and
5. The application fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:33-8.8.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 33 - STATE BOARD OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS AND OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIANS › Subchapter 1 - APPRENTICESHIPS › Section 13:33-1.5 - Supervision of apprentice ophthalmic dispensers and technicians

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Apprentice ophthalmic dispensers shall dispense ophthalmic appliances, eyeglasses or ophthalmic lenses as set forth in 52:17B-41.5, only under the immediate supervision of a licensed ophthalmic dispenser. Apprentice ophthalmic dispensers and technicians may produce, prepare and process ophthalmic lenses only under the immediate supervision of a licensed ophthalmic dispenser or a licensed ophthalmic technician. For the purpose of this subsection "immediate supervision" shall mean that a supervising preceptor shall be in the laboratory or dispensing area with the apprentice at all times during which the apprentice is engaged in apprentice functions.
(b) During an apprenticeship, a supervising preceptor shall be qualified to instruct and train an apprentice in the requisite skills, methods and techniques, so as to assure that an apprentice is competent in producing and reproducing ophthalmic lenses and kindred products and mounting the same to supporting materials. In addition, a preceptor must be qualified to afford training and instruction in the following areas:
1. With regard to ophthalmic dispenser apprentices:
i. Reading and interpreting prescriptions brought to a dispensing establishment and ascertaining the patient's individual needs;
ii. Selection, physical fitting and adjustment of frame in accordance with the patient's prescription and facial contour;
iii. Taking of near and far monocular pupillary distances;
iv. Lenses: grinding, processing, optical and geometric centers, prisms, measurement, base curve, multi-focal, colors (tints), neutralization, transposition, duplication, and insertion;
v. Use of all required equipment pursuant to 13:33-3.5, including vertometer, lensometer or any other automatic electron equipment to measure the power of a lens, a lens clock and millimeter ruler, hand or automatic protractor for marking up lenses, automatic edger and handfinishing stone; and
vi. Frames: mountings, sizes, measurements and types of temples; and
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 33 - STATE BOARD OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS AND OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIANS › Subchapter 1 - APPRENTICESHIPS › Section 13:33-1.6 - Preparation of apprentice ophthalmic dispensers for examination

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) It shall be the responsibility of preceptors of apprentice ophthalmic dispensers to provide instruction to apprentices in the following areas:
1. Reading and transposing prescriptions;
2. Knowledge and fabrication of lenses, specifically types of lenses, optical and geometrical centers, axes, prisms, powers, different types of glass, colors (tints), curves, grinding, neutralizing, transposing, and the purpose and use of lenses;
3. Familiarization with frames and mountings, sizes, measurements, and types of temples;
4. Using a vertometer, lensometer, or similar instrument;
5. Neutralizing and identifying a series of single vision and multifocal lenses; and one of the following:
i. Marking up and surfacing a pair of single vision or multifocal lenses from a pair of semifinished lens blanks; or
ii. Making a complete pair of eyeglasses, given a pair of uncut lenses and a frame or mounting;
6. Knowledge of measurements, pupillary distances and power of lenses;
7. Knowledge of fitting a pair of eyeglasses to a person;
8. Knowledge of bench work and edge grinding in order to make a complete pair of eyeglasses, given a frame and uncut lenses; and
9. The statutes (52:17B-41.1 et seq.) and rules (this chapter) governing the practice of ophthalmic dispensers and ophthalmic technicians in New Jersey.