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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0500 - POLICY STATEMENTS AND INTERPRETATIVE RULES › Section 50 .0513 - FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTION TECHNICIAN LICENSE

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(a) License in
				the Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician classification is required of the
				technician who carries out periodic inspection of fire sprinkler systems
				consistent with NFPA-25.
(b)
				Periodic observation and testing of systems other than NFPA-25 system
				certification may be carried out by Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technicians
				licensed under Rule .0515 of this Chapter. Insurers who carry out inspections
				for the limited purpose of underwriting or rating for insurance purposes, in
				situations where the physical tasks are carried out by the on-site Fire
				Sprinkler Maintenance Technician licensee of the insured, are not required to
				be licensed pursuant to this Rule. All NFPA-25 reports and system tags must
				display the name and signature of the licensee who performed the actual
				inspection as well as the licensee number of the inspection contractor; except
				that where the Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician license is issued in the
				name of a manufacturing, government, university or hospital facility as set out
				in this Rule, the NFPA-25 report and system tags must display the name,
				signature and license number of the Inspection Technician.
(c) Licenses shall be issued based on
				experience and examination or on experience and certification, as described in
				Rules .0301 and .0306 of this Chapter and expire annually.
(d) The duties of fire sprinkler inspection
				technicians may be carried out as employees of fire sprinkler inspection
				contractors or as full-time employees at a manufacturing, government,
				university or hospital facility. Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician licenses
				shall be issued and listed either as sublicensees of fire sprinkler inspection
				contractors or as a fire sprinkler inspection technician license in the name of
				the manufacturing, government, university or hospital facility where the fire
				sprinkler inspection technician is employed.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-21;
Eff. January 1,
				  2004;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2010; March 1, 2005;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0500 - POLICY STATEMENTS AND INTERPRETATIVE RULES › Section 50 .0514 - FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTION CONTRACTOR LICENSE

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(a) License in
				the Fire Sprinkler Inspection Contractor classification is required of persons
				who engage in the business of contracting to perform or performing independent
				testing and inspections of fire sprinkler systems consistent with NFPA-25.
				Insurers who carry out inspections for the limited purpose of underwriting or
				rating for insurance purposes, in situations where the physical tasks are
				carried out by the on-site Fire Sprinkler Maintenance technician licensee of
				the insured, are not required to be licensed pursuant to this Rule.
(b) Where the NFPA-25 inspection is carried
				out by a Fire Sprinkler Inspection Contractor, the NFPA-25 report and system
				tags must display the name, signature and license number of the Fire Sprinkler
				Inspection Contractor.
(c) Licenses
				shall be issued based on experience and examination, as described in Rules
				.0301 and .0306 of this Chapter and expire annually.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-21;
Eff. January 1,
				  2004;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2010; March 1, 2005;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0500 - POLICY STATEMENTS AND INTERPRETATIVE RULES › Section 50 .0515 - FIRE SPRINKLER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN LICENSE

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(a) License in
				the Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician classification is required of the
				technician who carries out periodic maintenance observation or testing of
				water-based fire protection systems. Licenses shall be issued based on
				experience and training, as described in Rules .0301 and .0306 of this Chapter
				and expire annually. This license is limited to work on the systems at the
				locations of the employer of the licensee for which experience was
				demonstrated. Upon termination of employment at the location for which
				certified, the Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician license shall lapse, and a
				new license shall be obtained for the systems at the new place of employment by
				compliance with the requirements of Rule .0306 of this Chapter. Insurers who
				carry out inspections for the limited purpose of underwriting or rating for
				insurance purposes, in situations where the physical tasks are carried out by
				the on-site Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician licensee of the insured, are
				not required to be licensed pursuant to this Rule.
(b) Persons holding a Fire Sprinkler
				Maintenance Technician license may only:
(1)
				Operate and lubricate hydrants and control valves;
(2) Adjust valve and pump packing
				glands;
(3) Bleed moisture and
				condensation from air compressors, air lines and dry pipe system auxiliary
				drains;
(4) Clean
				strainers;
(5) Check for painted,
				damaged or corroded sprinklers, corroded or leaking piping and verify control
				valves are open;
(6) Replace
				painted, corroded or damaged sprinkler head, using identical serial
				numbers;
(7) Replace missing or
				loose hangers;
(8) Replace
				gauges;
(9) Clean water motor
				gong;
(10) Perform air compressor
				maintenance;
(11) Reset dry pipe
				valves;
(12) Exercise fire pumps,
				not including conduct of a flow measurement test;
(13) Perform periodic maintenance observation
				or testing, not including the annual NFPA-25 inspections; or
(14) Perform repairs other than the foregoing
				on an emergency basis where necessary to restore a system to operation,
				provided the holder of the Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician license
				documents his efforts and inability to obtain the services of the holder of a
				license as a Fire Sprinkler Installation Contractor prior to performing the
				repairs, but obtains such services within 72 hours thereafter.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0500 - POLICY STATEMENTS AND INTERPRETATIVE RULES › Section 50 .0516 - RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER INSTALLATION LICENSE

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License in the Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation
				  Contractor classification is required of persons who engage in the business of
				  contracting to perform or performing the installation of multipurpose one or
				  two family residential water-based plumbing and fire sprinkler piping systems
				  consistent with NFPA-13D. All multipurpose one or two family residential
				  plumbing and fire sprinkler piping systems shall be hydraulically calculated
				  and designed by a licensed North Carolina Fire Sprinkler Installation
				  Contractor. The licensed Residential Fire Sprinkler installation contractor may
				  also utilize a system calculated and designed by a North Carolina licensed
				  engineer for each specific installation. Residential Fire Sprinkler
				  Installation Contractors shall perform each installation consistent with the
				  calculation and design. Any single purpose residential water-based fire
				  sprinkler system shall be installed by a licensed Fire Sprinkler Installation
				  Contractor.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-21;
Eff. July 1,
				  2010;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2012;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0500 - POLICY STATEMENTS AND INTERPRETATIVE RULES › Section 50 .0517 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FUEL PIPING TECHNICIAN LICENSE

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(a)
				The holder of license as a Heating, Group 1 Technician shall be a full-time
				employee of a Heating, Group No. 1 Contractor.
(b) The holder of license as a Heating, Group
				2 Technician shall be a full-time employee of a Heating, Group No. 2
				Contractor.
(c) The holder of
				license as a Heating, Group 3 Technician shall be a full-time employee of a
				Heating, Group No. 3 Contractor.
(d) The holder of license as a Plumbing
				Technician shall be a full-time employee of a Plumbing Contractor.
(e) The holder of license as a Fuel Piping
				Technician shall be a full-time employee of a Fuel Piping Contractor licensee
				or a Class A Gas Dealer pursuant to
				21 NCAC
				50 .0404(c).
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;87-21(b);
Eff. December 31, 2011;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0500 - POLICY STATEMENTS AND INTERPRETATIVE RULES › Section 50 .0518 - RESTRICTED LIMITED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR LICENSE

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Licensure in the Restricted Limited Plumbing Contractor
				  classification is required of persons who do not possess a license as a
				  plumbing contractor, but contract install, repair or replace:
(1) exterior building sewer piping, as
				defined in the North Carolina Plumbing Code, which is hereby incorporated by
				reference including all subsequent editions and amendments. The document can be
				accessed at http://www.NCDOI.com/OSFM/engineering.
(2) exterior water service piping two inch
				diameter or less, as defined in the North Carolina Plumbing Code;
(3) exterior backflow preventers connected to
				water service piping two inches in diameter or less; or
(4) water filtration systems or components of
				water filtration systems that filter, treat, condition or remove impurities
				from potable water by means of a fine physical barrier or membrane, a chemical
				process or a biological process, and which are installed on a water
				distribution line or water service piping, as defined in North Carolina State
				Plumbing Code.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  87-21;
Eff. April 1,
				  2014;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0500 - POLICY STATEMENTS AND INTERPRETATIVE RULES › Section 50 .0519 - RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGN CONTRACTOR LICENSE

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(a)
				A licensed Residential Fire Sprinkler Design Contractor is authorized to design
				residential fire sprinkler Systems consistent with NFPA 13D Residential
				Multipurpose Fire Sprinkler Systems as set forth in the North Carolina Plumbing
				Code.
(b) An individual who holds
				an active license as a Plumbing Contractor and as a Residential Fire Sprinkler
				Installation Contractor may obtain license as a Residential Fire Sprinkler
				Design Contractor upon meeting the requirements of Rule .0316 of this
				Chapter.
(c) A licensed Fire
				Sprinkler Installation Contractor may design residential fire sprinkler systems
				consistent with NFPA 13D Residential Multipurpose Fire Sprinkler Systems
				without meeting the requirements of Paragraph (a) and (b) of this
				Rule.
(d) Residential Fire
				Sprinkler Design Contractors shall place their Residential Fire Sprinkler
				Design Contractor license number and their dated signature on all design
				drawings and documents.
(e)
				Residential Fire Sprinkler Design Contractors shall submit all NFPA 13D
				multipurpose fire sprinkler design drawings and documents to the Residential
				Fire Sprinkler Installation Contractors prior to the commencement of the
				multipurpose fire sprinkler installation and upon request from the local
				inspection department.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  87-21(b);
Eff. July 1, 2020;
Amended Eff. March 1,
				  2023.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0500 - POLICY STATEMENTS AND INTERPRETATIVE RULES › Section 50 .0520 - ONSITE SUPERVISION AND STANDARD OF COMPETENCE

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The general supervision required by
				  G.S.
				  87-26 requires that a licensee of the firm
				  who holds the proper licensing qualification issued by the Board pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  87-21(b) shall personally
				  perform on-site and in-person supervision and review on all work, prior to work
				  being covered or placed into service, to assure that all installations meet or
				  exceed the minimum standard of the North Carolina State Building
				  Code.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0600 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .0601-.0614

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150A-2;
				  150A-12;
				  150A-12(2);
				  150A-12(a),(b),(d),(e);
150A-16; 150A-33(5); 150A-34(a); 150A-43;
Eff. February 1,
				  1976;
Readopted Eff. September 29, 1977;
Repealed Eff.
				  August 1, 1982.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0700 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 50 .0701-.0705

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150A-12(e);
				  150A-17;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 29, 1977;
Repealed Eff. August 1, 1982.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0800 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURES › Section 50 .0801-.0813

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Authority
				  G.S.87-18;
				  150A-2;
				  150A-2(2);
				  150A-23;
				  150A-23(2);
				  150A-23(a);
150A-25(a); 150A-32; 150A-33(5); 150A-34(a); 150A-43;
Eff. February
				  1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 29, 1977;
Repealed
				  Eff. August 1, 1982.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .0900 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS ON LICENSING › Section 50 .0901-.0902

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  87-23;
				  150A-3;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 29, 1977;
Repealed Eff. August 1, 1982.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1001 - REPEALED - RIGHT TO HEARING

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-38;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Repealed Eff. August 1,
				  2000.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1002 - REQUEST FOR HEARING

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(a) Any time an
				aggrieved party believes that individual's rights, duties, or privileges have
				been affected by the Board's administrative action, but has not received notice
				of a right to an administrative hearing, that individual may file a request for
				a hearing.
(b) Before an individual
				may file a request, that individual shall exhaust all reasonable efforts to
				resolve the issue informally with the Board.
(c) Subsequent to such informal action, if
				still dissatisfied, the individual shall submit a request to the Board's
				office, with the request bearing the notation: REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
				HEARING. The request shall contain the following information:
(1) name and address of the
				petitioner,
(2) a statement of the
				action taken by the Board which is challenged,
(3) a statement of the way in which the
				petitioner has been aggrieved, and
(4) a statement of request for a
				hearing.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1003 - GRANTING OR DENYING HEARING REQUEST

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(a) The Board
				will grant a request for a hearing if it determines that the party requesting
				the hearing is a "person aggrieved" within the meaning of
				G.S.
				150B-2(6).
(b) The denial of request for a hearing will
				be issued immediately upon decision, and in no case later than 60 days after
				the submission of the request. Such denial shall contain a statement of the
				reasons leading the Board to deny the request.
(c) Approval of a request for a hearing will
				be signified by the issuing of a notice as required by
				G.S.
				150B-38(b) and explained in
				Rule .1004 of this Section.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-11;
				  150B-38;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1004 - NOTICE OF HEARING

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(a) Hearings of the
				Board are commenced and conducted consistent with G.S. 150B, Article
				3A.
(b) If the Board determines
				that the public health, safety or welfare requires such action, it shall issue
				an order summarily suspending a license. Upon service of the order, the
				licensee to whom the order is directed shall immediately cease the practice of
				plumbing, heating or fire sprinkler contracting in North Carolina. The Board
				shall give notice of hearing pursuant to G.S. 150B, Article 3A following
				service of the order. The suspension shall remain in effect pending issuance by
				the Board of a final agency decision pursuant to
				G.S.
				150B-42.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-3(c);
				  150B-38;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Amended Eff. December 31, 2011; August 1, 2000; April 1,
				  1991;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1005 - WHO SHALL HEAR CONTESTED CASES

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All administrative hearings will be conducted by the Board or
				  a panel consisting of a majority of the members of the Board.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-11;
				  150B-38;
				  150B-40;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Amended Eff. December 31, 2011;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1006 - INFORMAL PROCEDURES

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(a) The Board and
				party or parties may agree at a pre-hearing conference to simplify the hearing
				by: decreasing the number of issues to be contested at the hearing; accepting
				the validity of proposed evidence; accepting the findings in another case with
				relevance to the case at hand; or agreeing to such other matters as may
				expedite the hearing.
(b) The Board
				may establish a resolution committee consisting of the Executive Director and
				one or two persons appointed by the Executive Director to conduct an informal
				conference when it appears there may not be a need for a formal hearing. At
				least two Resolution Committee members must be present and participate in
				Committee proceedings. Any party who does not agree with a proposal for
				resolution resulting from an informal conference may notify the Board within 30
				days. The matter will subsequently be heard de novo by a majority of the Board
				or as otherwise provided by
				21 NCAC
				50 .1005, or this Rule. If there is no
				objection to the proposed resolution within 30 days, the proposed resolution
				will be received and considered by a majority of the Board as a recommendation
				by the staff, any Board member involved and the licensee for
				adoption.
(c) As a part of the
				contested case hearing process, the Board may elect to conduct a summary
				proceeding in a contested case. The procedure for a summary proceeding is
				substantially as follows:
(1) After issuance
				of a notice of hearing in accordance with
				21 NCAC
				50 .1004, the matter is considered by a
				single board member without a record. Each party may tender affidavits,
				documents and a closing statement. Live testimony shall not be
				received.
(2) Each party may
				present a suggestion as to the terms of a Recommended Order. The board member
				will consider the materials and suggestions and issue a Recommended Decision in
				summary proceeding. If there is no objection within 30 days, the Recommended
				Order shall be received and considered by a majority of the Board as a
				recommendation by the staff, any Board member involved and the respondent for
				adoption.
(3) Any party who does
				not agree with the recommended decision may notify the Board within 30
				days.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1007-.1011

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  87-21(g);
				  150B-11;
				  150B-38;
				  150B-39;
				  150B-40;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Repealed Eff. August 1,
				  2000.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1012 - FINAL DECISION

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In all cases heard by the Board, the Board will issue its
				  decision within 60 days after its next regularly scheduled meeting following
				  the close of the hearing. This decision will be the prerequisite "final agency
				  decision" for the right to judicial review.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-11;
				  150B-38;
				  150B-42;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1013 - REPEALED - PROPOSALS FOR DECISION

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-11;
				  150B-38;
				  150B-40;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Repealed Eff. August 1,
				  2000.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1000 - CONTESTED CASES › Section 50 .1014 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURES

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(a) The
				Rules establishing procedures for contested cases adopted by the Office of
				Administrative Hearings as contained in Title 26, Chapter 3 of the North
				Carolina Administrative Code are hereby incorporated by reference, including
				subsequent amendments and editions, for contested cases for which the Board has
				authority to adopt rules under
				G.S.
				150B-38(h). Provided,
				however, that if the case is conducted under
				G.S.
				150B-40(b), the presiding
				officer shall have the powers and duties given to the Chief Administrative Law
				Judge or the presiding administrative law judge in Title 26, Chapter 3 of the
				North Carolina Administrative Code and that
				26 NCAC
				03 .0101(2),
				03 .0102(a)(2), .0103, .0104,
				.0107, .0108(b) .0109, .0124, .0125, .0126, .0128 .0130, Section .0200 and
				Section .0300 shall not apply. The provisions of
				26 NCAC
				03.0108(a) prehearing
				conference are modified to require a prehearing conference directly between
				counsel or the parties without participation by the Board at least 15 days in
				advance of any hearing by the Board, and to exchange all documents and witness
				information at that time. The provisions of
				26 NCAC
				03 .0113(b) are modified to
				authorize service of subpoenas by mail, facsimile, or e-mail likely to result
				in delivery. Copies of Title 26, Chapter 3 of the North Carolina Administrative
				Code are on file in the Board's office and may be obtained at the cost of ten
				cents per page.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-38;
				  150B-40;
Eff. August
				  1, 2000;
Amended Eff December 1, 2003;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1100 - FEES › Section 50 .1101 - EXAMINATION FEES

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(a) An application
				to reissue or transfer a license to a different corporation, partnership or
				individual name requires a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(b) An application to issue or transfer a
				license to the license of an existing licensee requires a fee of twenty-five
				dollars ($25.00).
(c) An
				application for a license by examination requires a fee of one hundred dollars
				($100.00), consisting of an application fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and
				an examination fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00), which is nonrefundable.
				Upon passage of the examination, the license fee set forth in
				21 NCAC
				50. 1102 must be paid to obtain the license
				within 45 days of notification of the result of the examination, except that
				anyone passing the examination on or after October 1 of any year may elect to
				obtain a license for the following year rather than the year in which the exam
				was passed.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  87-22.1;
				  87-22;
				  87-26;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Temporary Amendment Eff. November 17, 1989 for a period of 77
				  days to expire on February 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2000;
				  November 1, 1993; March 1, 1990;
Temporary Amendment Eff. August
				  31, 2001;
Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; December 1, 2003; April 1,
				  2003; December 4, 2002;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22, 2015;
Amended Eff.
				  March 1, 2023.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1100 - FEES › Section 50 .1102 - LICENSE FEES

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(a) Except as set
				out in Paragraphs (b) and (d) of this Rule, the annual license fee for
				plumbing, heating, and fuel piping contractor licenses issued or renewed by the
				Board is one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
(b) The annual license fee for a licensed
				individual who holds qualifications from the Code Officials Qualification Board
				and is employed full-time as a local government plumbing, heating or mechanical
				inspector is twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(c) The initial application fee for a license
				without examination conducted by the Board is thirty dollars
				($30.00).
(d) The annual license
				fee for a contractor or fire sprinkler inspection technician whose
				qualifications are listed as the second or subsequent individual on the license
				of a corporation, partnership, or business with a trade name under Paragraphs
				(a) or (c) of this Rule is seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
(e) The annual license fee for a Fire
				Sprinkler Installation Contractor and a Fire Sprinkler Inspection Contractor
				license by this Board is one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
(f) The annual license fee for a Limited Fire
				Sprinkler Maintenance Technician is one hundred fifty dollars
				($150.00).
(g) The annual license
				fee for a Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation Contractor is one hundred
				fifty dollars ($150.00).
(h) The
				annual license fee for a Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician is one hundred
				fifty dollars ($150.00).
(i) The
				annual license fee for all Fuel Piping Technician licenses listed with a Class
				A Gas Dealer is one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
(j) The annual license fee for Plumbing,
				Heating or Fuel Piping Technician licensees listed under a licensed Plumbing,
				Heating or Fuel Piping Contractor is seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
(k) The annual license fee for a Restricted
				Limited Plumbing Contractor is one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  87-21;
				  87-22;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Temporary Amendment Eff. November 17, 1989 for a period of 77
				  days to expire on February 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. November 1, 1994;
				  July 1, 1991; March 1, 1990;
Temporary Amendment Eff. August 31,
				  2001; September 15, 1997;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2014; July 3, 2012;
				  July 1, 2010; March 1, 2005; December 1, 2003; December 4, 2002;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22, 2015;
Amended Eff. July
				  1, 2020.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1100 - FEES › Section 50 .1103 - REPEALED - EXPANDING SCOPE OF LICENSE

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  87-22;
Eff. May 1,
				  1989;
Temporary Amendment Eff. November 17, 1989 for a period of 77
				  days to expire on February 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. March 1,
				  1990;
Repealed Eff. August 1,
				  2002.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1100 - FEES › Section 50 .1104 - FEES FOR COPIES OF RECORDS AND RETURNED CHECKS

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The Board charges the following fees:
(1) copies of license $20.00
(2) abstract of license record $25.00 per
				license record search
(3)
				processing fee for returned checks maximum allowed by
				G.S.
				25-3- 506
(4) copy of Board rules $10.00
(5) processing fee for late renewal
				$25.00
(6) Business and Project
				Management for Contractors Publisher's Price as set forth at
				www.nclicensing.org
Authority
				  G.S.
				  25-3-506;
				  87-18;
				  87-22;
				  132-6.2(b);
				  150B-19;
Eff.
				  September 1, 1994;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1998; November 1,
				  1994;
Temporary Amendment Eff. August 31, 2001;
Amended
				  Eff. July 1, 2010; December 1, 2003; December 4, 2002;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22, 2015;
Amended Eff.
				  April 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1100 - FEES › Section 50 .1105 - ANNUAL REPORTS

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The Board shall file all reports required by
				  G.S.
				  93B-2 as well as the audit required by
				  G.S.
				  93B-4. In case of untimely filing of a report
				  required by
				  G.S.
				  93B-2, the Board shall hold in escrow any
				  fees collected between the filing deadline and the filing date. Issuance of
				  licenses, renewals and application processing shall continue during any
				  interval created by the untimely filing of a report required by
				  G.S.
				  93B-2.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  93B-2;
Eff. December 31,
				  2011;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1100 - FEES › Section 50 .1106 - PETITION FOR PREDETERMINATION

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(a) An
				individual who wishes to file a petition for a predetermination of whether the
				individual's criminal history will likely disqualify the individual from
				obtaining a license from the Board shall submit a petition in writing at the
				office of the Board.
(b) The
				petition shall include the petitioner's:
(1)
				legal name;
(2) mailing, physical,
				and email addresses;
(3) social
				security number;
(4) date of
				birth;
(5) telephone
				number;
(6) criminal record report
				prepared no more than 60 days prior to the date of petition by the agency
				designated by the Board;
(7)
				written statement describing the circumstances surrounding the commission of
				the crime(s);
(8) written statement
				of any rehabilitation efforts;
(9)
				rehabilitative drug or alcohol treatments;
(10) Certificate of Relief granted pursuant
				to G.S.
				15A-173.2;
(11) affidavits or other written documents,
				including character references, that the petitioner intends to submit for
				review;
(12) certification that the
				this information provided is true and complete;
(13) signature.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1201 - PETITION FOR RULEMAKING HEARINGS

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Any person wishing to submit a petition requesting the
				  adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule by the Board shall address a petition
				  to: State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler
				  Contractors, 1109 Dresser Court, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609. The petition
				  shall bear the notation: RULE-MAKING PETITION RE and then the subject area, for
				  example, RE
				  G.S.
				  87-21(a)(1) RE
				  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT, RE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, or an indication of
				  any other area over which the Board may have rule-making
				  authority.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-20;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. December 31, 2011; June 11,
				  1998;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1202 - CONTENTS OF PETITION

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The petition shall include the following information:
(1) an indication of the subject area to
				which the petition is directed; for example, "This is a petition to hold a
				rulemaking hearing to amend Rule .0000 pertaining to Administrative Procedure
				Act filing requirements";
(2)
				either a draft of a proposed rule or a summary of its contents;
(3) reasons for the proposal;
(4) the effect on existing rules or
				orders;
(5) any data supporting the
				proposal;
(6) effect of the
				proposed rule on existing practices in the area involved, including cost
				factors;
(7) names of those most
				likely to be affected by the proposed rule, with addresses if reasonable
				known;
(8) name(s) and address(es)
				of petitioner(s).
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-20;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1203 - DISPOSITION OF PETITIONS

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(a) The
				Executive Director of the Board shall determine whether the public interest
				will be served by granting the request. Prior to making this determination, the
				Executive Director may request additional information from the petitioner(s);
				he may contact interested persons or persons likely to be affected by the
				proposed rule and request comments and he may use any other method for
				obtaining information on which to base a determination. The Executive Director
				shall consider all of the contents of the petition submitted plus any other
				information obtained by the means described in this Paragraph.
(b) The Executive Director shall make a
				recommendation to the Board for the institution of rulemaking proceedings or
				for the denial of the petition, as the case may be.
(c) At its next regularly scheduled meeting
				but within 120 days of submission of the petition, a final decision shall be
				rendered by the Board. If the decision is to deny the petition the Board shall
				notify the petitioner in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the decision
				is to grant the petition, the Board, within 120 days of submission, shall
				initiate a rulemaking proceeding by publishing a notice of text in the North
				Carolina Register as required by
				G.S.
				150B-21.2.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-20;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. December 31, 2011;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1204 - NOTICE OF RULEMAKING HEARINGS

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Upon a determination to hold a rulemaking proceeding, either
				  in response to a petition or otherwise, the Board will give notice of a public
				  hearing on the proposed rule, consistent with
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.2.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-21.2;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2000;
Pursuant
				  to G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1205 - ADOPTION OF RULES

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The procedure followed by the Board in adoption of rules may
				  be found in Article 2A, Part 2, Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, as
				  amended from time to time.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-21.1 et seq.;
				  150B-21.2;
Eff. February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. August
				  1, 2000; June 11, 1998;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1206 - REPEALED - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-21;
				  150b-21.2;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. June 11, 1998;
Repealed
				  Eff. August 1, 2000.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1207 - REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE

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Any person desiring to present oral data, views, or arguments
				  on the proposed rule is asked to advise the Board at least 10 days prior to the
				  hearing. Any person who makes an oral presentation is encouraged to submit a
				  written copy of the presentation to the Executive Director prior to or at the
				  hearing.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-21.2;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. December 31, 2011;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1208 - CONTENTS OF REQUEST; GENERAL TIME LIMITATIONS

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A request to make an oral presentation should contain a clear
				  reference to the proposed rule, a brief summary of the individual's views in
				  respect thereto, and how long the individual desires to speak. Presentations
				  shall be limited to 10 minutes unless the Board prescribes some other time
				  limit.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-21.2;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1209 - RECEIPT OF REQUEST; SPECIFIC TIME LIMITS

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Upon receipt of notice of a person's desire to present his
				  views orally, the Board will acknowledge receipt of the request and inform the
				  person of the imposition of any limitations deemed necessary to the end of a
				  full and effective public hearing on the proposed rule.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-21.2;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1210 - WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

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(a) Any person may
				file a written submission containing data, comments or arguments, after
				publication of a rulemaking notice and up to the day of the hearing, unless a
				different period has been prescribed in the notice. These written comments
				shall be sent to the Board at 1109 Dresser Court, Raleigh, North Carolina
				27609. The submission shall state the rule(s) or proposed rule(s) to which the
				comments are addressed.
(b) Upon
				receipt of written comments, the Executive Director shall assure that the
				comments will be provided to the Board for consideration.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-21.2;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. December 31, 2011; August 1,
				  2000;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1211 - PRESIDING OFFICER; POWERS AND DUTIES

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The presiding officer at the hearing shall have complete
				  control of the proceedings, including: extensions of any time requirements,
				  recognition of speakers, time allotments for presentations, the right to
				  question speakers, direction of the discussion, and management of the hearing.
				  The presiding officer, at all times, will take care that each person
				  participating in the hearing is given a fair opportunity to present views, data
				  and comments.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-21.2;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1212-.1213

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-12;
				  150B-12(e);
Eff. February 1, 1991;
Repealed Eff. August 1,
				  2000.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1200 - PETITIONS FOR RULES › Section 50 .1214 - TEMPORARY RULES

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Temporary rules may be adopted under the circumstances
				  described in
				  G.S
				  150B-21.1.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-21.1;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2000;
Pursuant
				  to G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 21 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 50 - PLUMBING, HEATING AND FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS › Section .1300 - DECLARATORY RULINGS › Section 50 .1301 - SUBJECTS OF DECLARATORY RULINGS

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Any person aggrieved by a statute administered or rule
				  promulgated by the Board, may request a declaratory ruling as to either the
				  manner in which a statute or rule applies to a given factual situation, if at
				  all, or whether a particular agency rule is valid.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  87-18;
				  150B-17;
Eff.
				  February 1, 1991;
Pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
				  substantive public interest Eff. August 22,
				  2015.