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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS › Subchapter 3 - STANDARDS OF PRACTICE › Section 13:31-3.8 - Activities requiring licensure and business permit

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(a) The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meaning unless the context indicates otherwise.
"Service point" means the point of connection between the facilities of the public utility serving a customer and the premises wiring.
"Premises wiring" means interior and exterior wiring, including power, lighting, control, and signal circuit wiring, together with all of their associated hardware, fittings, and wiring devices, both permanently and temporarily installed, that extends from the service point of utility conductors or source of power such as a battery, a photovoltaic system, or a generator, transformer, or converter windings, to the outlets. Premises wiring does not include wiring internal to appliances, fixtures, motors, controllers, motor control centers, and similar equipment.
(b) Installing, maintaining, or servicing wiring for the supplying of power from the service point on a customer's premises to an appliance or other equipment used by the customer for the purpose of light, heat, or power, shall be performed only by a licensee holding a business permit or an employee, except as provided in
45:5A-18
and (c) below.
(c) Installing, maintaining or servicing wiring for the supplying of power from the service point on a customer's premises to an appliance or other equipment used by the customer for the purpose of light, heat or power may be performed by an employee of a public utility offering services that relate to an end user's premises wiring and determined by the Board of Public Utilities to be competitive, provided that the employee has obtained a license from the Board or is working under the supervision of such a licensee and the utility has obtained a business permit from the Board pursuant to 45:5A-9.
(d) Installing, maintaining, servicing, and handling exposed photovoltaic panels, solar inverters, and all other electrical components shall be performed only by a licensee holding a business permit or an employee.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS › Subchapter 4 - LICENSURE EXEMPTIONS › Section 13:31-4.2 - Limited well drillers or pump installers exemption

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(a) Well drillers or pump installers licensed pursuant to 58:4A-4.1 et seq., are exempt from the license and business permit requirements of N.J.S.A 45:5A-9(a) for work involving the installation, servicing, or maintenance of well or water pumps.
1. Such work includes any exterior wiring from the well or water pump to the outside of the building and any interior wiring from the exterior wall terminating at the load side terminals of the pump controller, pressure switch or disconnecting means for the pump which must be no more than 10 feet from the point where the exterior wiring enters the building.
2. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to exempt such work from permits and inspections required by the State Uniform Construction Code Act, 52:27D-119 et seq. and its implementing rules set forth in the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS › Subchapter 4 - LICENSURE EXEMPTIONS › Section 13:31-4.3 - Testing, servicing, or repairing of electrical equipment or apparatus exemption

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(a) Pursuant to
45:5A-18(c)
, testing, servicing, or repairing of electrical equipment or apparatus, consistent with the provisions of this section, shall be exempt from the license and business permit requirements of
45:5A-9(a)
.
(b) For purposes of this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Ballast" means a component of an electric-discharge lamp used to obtain the necessary circuit conditions for starting and operating the electric-discharge lamp.
"Branch circuit" means the circuit conductor between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s).
"Electrical equipment or apparatus" means utilization equipment, other than electric signs, that are connected to a branch circuit.
"Servicing or repairing" means restoration or improvement of electrical equipment or apparatus by replacing a component of the electrical equipment or apparatus that is worn or broken, such that the electrical equipment or apparatus, once serviced or repaired, conforms to the manufacturer's original specifications. "Servicing or repairing" shall not be construed to permit the replacement of ballasts or light emitting diode (LED) drivers.
"Testing" means procedures used to determine proper operation of electric equipment or apparatus or to isolate non-functioning components of such equipment or apparatus.
"Utilization equipment" means equipment that utilizes electric energy for electronic, electromechanical, chemical, heating, lighting or similar purpose.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS › Subchapter 5 - QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS › Section 13:31-5.1 - Registration as qualified journeyman electrician

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(a) A person shall register as a qualified journeyman electrician in order to engage in the activities set forth at N.J.S.A. 45:5A-18(k), and, if the person is not a licensee, in order to supervise the performance of electrical work pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.4. In order to register as a qualified journeyman electrician, an applicant shall submit the registration fee set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6 and shall submit a completed application that establishes that the applicant:
1. Holds a current valid active license to practice electrical contracting issued by the Board;
2. Has acquired 8,000 hours of practical experience working with tools in the installation, alteration or repair of wiring for electric light, heat or power, which work shall have been done in compliance with the National Electrical Code, and who has had a minimum of 576 classroom hours of related instruction. The requirement of practical experience shall not include time spent in supervising, engineering, estimating, or performing managerial tasks. At least 4,000 hours of the practical experience shall have been obtained within five years of the date of application; or
3. Can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has gathered the required experience through alternative means.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS › Subchapter 5 - QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS › Section 13:31-5.3 - Registration reactivation

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(a) A qualified journeyman electrician who holds an inactive certificate of registration pursuant to
13:31-5.2(c)
may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive certificate of registration. A registrant seeking reactivation of an inactive certificate of registration shall submit:
1. A renewal application;
2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of inactive registration, which includes the name, address, and telephone number of each employer;
3. The renewal fee for the triennial period for which reactivation is sought as set forth in
13:31-1.6
; and
4. Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits for the current triennial registration period that were required to be completed during the triennial period immediately prior to the renewal period for which reactivation is sought, consistent with the requirements set forth in
13:31-5.5
.
i. An applicant who holds a valid, current license or certificate of registration in good standing issued by another state to perform or supervise electrical work as provided in
45:5A-18(k)
and (l), and
13:31-3.4
and submits proof of having satisfied that state's continuing education requirements for that certification of registration, shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of (a)4 above. If the other state does not have any continuing education requirements, the requirements of (a)4 above apply.
ii. To the extent that specific courses are required to satisfy the continuing education requirement for, or are required to have been satisfied prior to, the triennial period for which reactivation is sought, the Board will allow applicants to take the courses within 12 months following reactivation. If the Board concludes, in accordance with (b) below, that there are practice deficiencies in need of remediation, (b) below applies.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS › Subchapter 5 - QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS › Section 13:31-5.4 - Registration reinstatement

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(a) Pursuant to
45:1-7.1
.c, a qualified journeyman electrician who has had his or her certification of registration suspended pursuant to
N.J.A.C 13:31-5.2(e)
may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A registrant applying for reinstatement shall submit:
1. A reinstatement application;
2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of suspended registration, which includes the name, address, and telephone number of each employer;
3. The renewal fee for the triennial period for which reinstatement is sought;
4. The past due renewal fee for the triennial period immediately preceding the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought;
5. The reinstatement fee set forth in
13:31-1.6
; and
6. Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits for the current triennial registration period that were required to be completed during the triennial period immediately prior to the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought, consistent with the requirements set forth in
13:31-5.5
.
i. An applicant who holds a valid, current license or certificate of registration in good standing issued by another state to perform or supervise electrical work as provided in
45:5A-18(k)
and (l), and
13:31-3.4
and submits proof of having satisfied that state's continuing education requirements for that certification of registration, shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of (a)6 above. If the other state does not have any continuing education requirements, the requirements of (a)6 above shall apply.
ii. To the extent that specific courses are required to satisfy the continuing education requirement for, or are required to have been satisfied prior to, the triennial period for which reinstatement is sought, the Board will allow applicants to take the courses within 12 months following reinstatement. If the Board concludes, in accordance with (b) below, that there are practice deficiencies in need of remediation, then (b) below shall apply.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS › Subchapter 5 - QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS › Section 13:31-5.5 - Continuing education requirements

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(a) Upon triennial registration renewal, a qualified journeyman electrician shall attest that he or she has completed 15 credit hours of continuing education on the most recent edition of the National Electrical Code. Falsification of any information submitted on the registration renewal application may require an appearance before the Board and may subject the registrant to disciplinary action as set forth at N.J.S.A. 45:1-21 et seq. Falsification of any information submitted on the registration renewal application by a qualified journeyman electrician who is also a licensed electrical contractor may also result in the suspension or revocation of his or her electrical contracting license. A licensed electrical contractor who satisfies the requirements at N.J.A.C. 13:311.7 shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of this section.
1. The 15 credit hours shall be conducted in-person. Webinars and electronic media distance learning courses shall not satisfy this requirement.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS › Subchapter 5 - QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS › Section 13:31-5.6 - Board register of applications

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(a) The Board shall maintain a register of all applicants who apply for registration as qualified journeyman electricians pursuant to 13:31-5.1. The register shall contain the following information:
1. The name, address, telephone number, and age of the applicant;
2. The date of the application;
3. The place of business of the applicant, if applicable;
4. Whether the applicant was accepted or rejected, and in the case of a rejection, the reasons for the rejection;
5. The registration number issued to accepted applicants; and
6. The date of Board action on the application.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31 - BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS › Subchapter 5 - QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS › Section 13:31-5.7 - Temporary courtesy registration as qualified journeyman electrician

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(a) The following words and terms, as used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Another jurisdiction" means the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or a state other than New Jersey.
"Nonresident military spouse" means a person who is not domiciled in this State who is the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States, where the active duty service member is a resident of New Jersey for one of the following reasons:
1. He or she has been temporarily transferred to this State in the course of his or her military service;
2. He or she is legally domiciled in this State; or
3. He or she has moved to this State on a permanent change-of-station basis.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.1 - Purpose and scope

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(a) The rules in this chapter implement the provisions of P.L. 1997, c. 305, amending and supplementing the provisions of P.L. 1962, c.162, 45:5A-1 et seq., The Electrical Contractors Licensing Act, which created the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee under the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors pursuant to 45:5A-23 et seq.
(b) Except as set forth in (c) below, this chapter shall apply to the following:
1. All applicants seeking licensure to engage in burglar alarm or fire alarm businesses as defined in 13:31A-1.2;
2. All applicants seeking licensure to engage in locksmithing services as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.2;
3. Licensees engaged in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or in the provision of locksmithing services in the State of New Jersey;
4. Persons who monitor burglar alarms and/or fire alarms and who, as part of the response to an alarm signal, send an agent to the premises to investigate the alarm signal or to reset the alarm system; and
5. Persons who send agents, in response to an alarm signal, to investigate the alarm signal or to reset the alarm system, after they have been notified by an alarm business or by a company that monitors the alarm, unless such persons are licensed by the State Police pursuant to the Private Detective Act set forth in 45:19-8 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.3 - Office of the Committee

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The office of the Committee shall be maintained at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey. The mailing address of the Committee is PO Box 45042, Newark, New Jersey. The telephone number of the Committee is (973) 504-6245.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.4 - Fees

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(a) The following fees shall be charged by the Committee:
1. Initial application fee..............................
$ 150.00
2. Application fee for second and/or third license
issued by the Committee.................................
$ 100.00
3. Initial license fee
i. If paid during the first year of the triennial
renewal period..........................................
$ 120.00
ii. If paid during the second year of the triennial
renewal period..........................................
$ 80.00
iii. If paid during the third year of the triennial
renewal period..........................................
$ 40.00
4. Initial Business license fee
i. If paid during the first year of the triennial
renewal period..........................................
$ 75.00
ii. If paid during the second year of the triennial
renewal period..........................................
$ 50.00
iii. If paid during the third year of the triennial
renewal period..........................................
$ 25.00
5. Triennial license renewal fee........................
$ 120.00
6. Triennial business license renewal fee...............
$ 75.00
7. Inactive renewal fee (to be established by rule by the Director)
8. Late renewal fee (within 30 days of renewal date)....
$ 50.00
9. Reinstatement fee (more than 30 days after renewal
date)..................................................
$ 100.00
10. Employee listing fee................................
$ 75.00
11. Employee listing renewal fee........................
$ 50.00
12. Reciprocity license fee.............................
$ 120.00
13. Continuing education program sponsor fee............
$ 100.00
14. Verification of licensure fee......................
$ 25.00
15. Temporary courtesy license................................
$ 40.00
16. Renewal temporary courtesy license .......................
$ 40.00
17. Replacement license/business license fee .................
$ 25.00
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.5 - Renewal

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(a) The Committee shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent 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.
(b) A licensee shall renew his or her license for a period of three years from the last expiration date. The licensee shall submit a renewal application to the Committee, along with the renewal fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.4, prior to the date of license expiration.
(c) A licensee may renew his or her license by choosing inactive status. A licensee electing to renew his or her license as inactive shall not engage in the burglar alarm business, the fire alarm business, or the provision of locksmithing services, as applicable, or hold himself or herself out as eligible to engage in the burglar alarm business, the fire alarm business, or the provision of locksmithing services, as applicable, in New Jersey until such time as the license is returned to active status.
(d) If a licensee does not renew the license prior to its expiration date, the licensee may renew the license within 30 days of its expiration by submitting a renewal application, a renewal fee, and a late fee as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.4. During this 30-day period, the license shall be valid and the licensee shall not be deemed practicing without a license.
(e) A licensee who fails to submit a renewal application within 30 days of license expiration shall have his or her license suspended without a hearing.
(f) A licensee who continues to engage in the burglar alarm business, the fire alarm business, or the provision of locksmithing services, as applicable, with a suspended license shall be deemed to be engaging in unauthorized practice 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 individual.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.6 - License reactivation

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(a) A licensee who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.5(c)  may apply to the Committee for reactivation of the inactive license. A licensee seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit:
1. A renewal application;
2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period the license was inactive, which includes the name, address, and telephone number of each employer;
3. The renewal fee for the triennial period for which reactivation is sought as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.4; and
4. Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits that were required to be completed during the triennial period immediately prior to the renewal period for which reactivation is sought, consistent with the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.12.
i. An applicant who holds a valid, current license in good standing issued by another state to engage in the burglar alarm business, the fire alarm business, or the provision of locksmithing services, as applicable, and submits proof of having satisfied that state's continuing education requirements for that license, shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of this paragraph. If the other state does not have any continuing education requirements, the requirements of this paragraph apply.
ii. To the extent that specific courses are required to satisfy the continuing education requirement for, or are required to have been satisfied prior to, the triennial period for which reactivation is sought, the Committee will allow applicants to take the courses within 12 months following reactivation. If the Committee concludes, in accordance with (b) below, that there are practice deficiencies in need of remediation, (b) below applies.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.7 - License reinstatement

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(a) A licensee who has had his or her license suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.5(e)  may apply to the Committee for reinstatement. A licensee applying for reinstatement shall submit:
1. A reinstatement application;
2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the period of suspended license, which includes the names, addresses, and telephone number of each employer;
3. The renewal fee for the triennial period for which reinstatement is sought;
4. The past due renewal fee for the triennial period immediately preceding the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought;
5. The reinstatement fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.4; and
6. Evidence of having completed all continuing education credits that were required to be completed during the triennial period immediately prior to the renewal period for which reinstatement is sought, consistent with the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.12.
i. An applicant who holds a valid, current license in good standing issued by another state to engage in the burglar alarm business, the fire alarm business, or the provision of locksmithing services, as applicable, and submits proof of having satisfied that state's continuing education requirements for that license, shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of this paragraph. If the other state does not have any continuing education requirements, the requirements of this paragraph apply.
ii. To the extent that specific courses are required to satisfy the continuing education requirement for, or are required to have been satisfied prior to, the triennial period for which reinstatement is sought, the Committee will allow applicants to take the courses within 12 months following reinstatement. If the Committee concludes, in accordance with (b) below, that there are practice deficiencies in need of remediation, (b) below applies.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.8 - Change of address; service of process

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(a) A licensee shall notify the Committee in writing of any change of address from that registered with the Committee and shown on the most recently issued license. Such notice shall be sent to the Committee by certified mail, return receipt requested, not later than 30 days following the change of address. Failure to notify the Committee of any change of address may result in disciplinary action in accordance with 45:1-21(h).
(b) Service of an administrative complaint or other Committee-initiated action at a licensee's address which is on file with the Committee shall be deemed adequate notice for the purposes of 1:1-7.1 and the commencement of any disciplinary proceedings.
(c) A licensee shall, within 30 days of receiving notice of disciplinary action taken against the licensee in any state, territory or jurisdiction, report to the Committee in writing of such notification and provide a copy of the notification and the underlying documentation of the disciplinary action.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.10 - Qualifications for licensure for applicants licensed in other states

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(a) Any person with a valid registration, certification, or license to engage in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or the provision of locksmithing services issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia may, upon the submission of a Committee-provided application and the payment of the fee set forth in 13:31A-1.4, be issued a license to engage in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or the provision of locksmithing services in the State, whichever is applicable, provided that:
1. The experience and knowledge requirements in such other jurisdictions are equal or greater to those required by New Jersey at the time of application, as set forth in 13:31A-2.1 or 3.1;
2. The applicant submits an application for licensure by reciprocity to the Committee;
3. The applicant submits verification from all states in which he or she holds a registration, certification or license to engage in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or in the provision of locksmithing services, whichever is applicable, establishing that such registrations, certifications or licenses are in good standing;
4. The applicant successfully completes the burglar alarm, fire alarm or locksmith examination, whichever is applicable, as set forth in 13:31A-2.3 or 3.2;
5. The applicant successfully completes, within three years immediately preceding the date of application, two hours of training in the Barrier Free Subcode, N.J.A.C. 5:23-7; two hours of training in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, exclusive of the Barrier Free Subcode; two hours of training in the Americans with Disabilities Act Code, 36 CFR 1191; two hours of training in industrial safety; and two hours of training in New Jersey law and rules governing the provision of burglar alarm, fire alarm, and locksmithing services; and
6. The applicant submits his or her fingerprints for the purpose of permitting a criminal history records check.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.11 - Waiver

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Any applicant for licensure or any licensee engaged in the burglar alarm business, the fire alarm business, or the provision of locksmithing services desiring a waiver or release from the express requirements of any provision of this chapter may make such request, in writing, to the Committee. The applicant or licensee shall describe the conditions or reasons for the proposed waiver, including the reference of the specific rule which necessitates the proposal. A waiver shall be granted only by the Committee, in writing, for good cause and then only when the waiver does not contravene the purposes of the Act.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.12 - Continuing education requirements

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(a) A licensee shall satisfy the continuing education requirements in (b) and (c) below in each triennial registration period, except that a licensee shall not be required to complete any continuing education for the triennial registration period in which he or she is initially licensed.
(b) Each licensee shall obtain 10 continuing education credits in each triennial registration period in the following:
1. Two credits in the Barrier Free Subcode, N.J.A.C. 5:23-7;
2. Two credits in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, exclusive of the Barrier Free Subcode;
3. Two credits in the Americans with Disabilities Act Code, 36 CFR 1191;
4. Two credits in industrial safety; and
5. Two credits in New Jersey law and rules governing the provision of burglar alarm, fire alarm, and locksmithing services.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.13 - Advertising

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(a) The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Advertisement" means an attempt, directly or indirectly, by publication, dissemination, or circulation in print, electronic or other media, to induce any person or entity to purchase or enter into an agreement to purchase burglar alarm, fire alarm or locksmithing services or goods related thereto.
"Electronic media" means radio, television, telephone, internet, and other electronic means of communication.
"Print media" means business cards, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, professional journals, telephone directories, circulars, handbills, flyers, billboards, signs, direct mail, match covers and other items disseminated by means of the printed word.
"Range of fees" means a statement of fees containing an upper and lower limit on the fees charged for services or goods offered by a licensee under this subchapter.
(b) A licensee shall be able to substantiate the truthfulness of any material, objective assertion or representation set forth in an advertisement.
(c) A licensee who is a principal, partner or officer of a firm or entity identified in an advertisement for the provision of burglar alarm, fire alarm or locksmithing services, goods or devices shall be responsible for the form and content of any advertisement disseminated by or on behalf of a person employed by the firm.
(d) A licensee shall ensure that an advertisement does not misrepresent, suppress, omit or conceal a material fact. Omission, suppression or concealment of a material fact includes directly or indirectly obscuring a material fact under circumstances where the licensee knows or should know that the omission is improper or prohibits a prospective client from making a full and informed judgment on the basis of the information set forth in the advertisement.
(e) A licensee shall include the following in all advertisements and professional representations, other than an office entry sign, including advertisements in a classified directory, business cards and professional stationery:
1. The name and license number of the licensee;
2. The words "Burglar Alarm Business License Number" or "Burglar Alarm Business Lic. #," "Fire Alarm Business License Number" or "Fire Alarm Business Lic. #" or "Locksmith Business License Number" or "Locksmith Business Lic. #," or any combination thereof, as applicable; and
3. The street address and telephone number of the business office.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.14 - Standards of practice

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All licensees engaged in the burglar alarm or fire alarm business or in the provision of locksmithing services shall comply with the following standards of practice:
1. A licensee shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and codes;
2. A licensee shall determine and document the identity of a client prior to commencing any work. All correspondence, contracts and bills shall be addressed to the client, unless expressly directed otherwise, in writing, by the client;
3. A licensee shall provide a client with a written contract, work order, invoice or its equivalent, for any services provided to the client;
4. Any licensee who performs or supervises the installation, erection, repair or alteration of burglar alarm, fire alarm or locksmithing equipment and systems pursuant to the Act, consistent with the provisions of 13:31A-2.8 or 3.7, shall ensure that work so performed conforms to the standards of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code in effect at the time the work is performed;
5. A licensee who performs or supervises work described in 4 above shall secure a construction permit and inspection of the completed work in conformity with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, 52:27D-119 et seq., and the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, if applicable;
6. A licensee shall correct any code violation generated by the work performed or supervised by the licensee, within a reasonable amount of time and at no additional charge to a client; and
7. A licensee shall ensure the confidentiality of information obtained from a client and shall not disclose information relating to the provision of burglar alarm, fire alarm or locksmithing services to the client without the consent of the client, unless compelled to disclose such information to a law enforcement agency by statute, regulation or court order.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.15 - Prohibited practices

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A licensee shall be deemed to have engaged in professional misconduct and shall be subject to the penalties set forth in N.J.S.A. 45:1-21 et seq., for engaging in any of the activities set forth in N.J.S.A. 45:1-21 and any of the following prohibited acts or practices:
1. Acting for his or her client or employer in professional matters otherwise than as a faithful agent or trustee, including demanding any remuneration other than his or her stated recompense for services rendered;
2. Disregarding the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of his or her professional duties, including preparing, signing or sealing of plans, surveys or specifications which are not of a safe design and/or not in conformity with accepted standards. If the client or employer insists on such conduct, the licensee shall notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on the project;
3. Engaging in any activity which involves the licensee in a conflict of interest. A licensee shall:
i. Inform his or her client or employer of any business connection, interest or circumstances which might be deemed as influencing his or her judgment or the quality of his or her services to the client or employer; and
ii. Not accept compensation or remuneration, financial or otherwise, from more than one interested party for the same service or for services pertaining to the same work, unless there has been full disclosure to and consent by all interested parties;
4. Failing to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter and promptly comply with reasonable requests for information;
5. Failing to notify the Committee of the suspension or revocation of his or her license in another jurisdiction; or
6. Installing, servicing or maintaining branch circuit wiring. For purposes of this section, "branch circuit" means the circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s).
i. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude a licensee from connecting to or disconnecting from a branch circuit that was previously installed by an electrical contractor licensed by the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:5A-1 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 13:31A-1.16 - Change in business qualifier

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) If the business qualifier for a burglar alarm, fire alarm, or locksmithing business is terminated or resigns, or is rendered incapable of fulfilling his or her professional duties due to death, illness, or other condition, the business firm may continue to operate for six months from the date of the business qualifier's death, incapacity, termination, or resignation provided that:
1. The business firm immediately notifies the Committee in writing of the business qualifier's change in status with the firm and the name of a new licensee, a supervising employee, or other person with substantially equivalent experience who shall assume the responsibilities of the business qualifier during the six-month period; and
2. The burglar alarm, fire alarm, or locksmithing business complies with all the provisions of the Act and the rules set forth in this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 2 - LOCKSMITH LICENSURE › Section 13:31A-2.1 - Requirements for locksmith licensure

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An applicant seeking licensure as a locksmith shall:
1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Be of good moral character pursuant to 45:5A-27;
3. Not have been convicted of a crime of the first, second or third degree within 10 years prior to the filing of the application for licensure;
4. Hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate;
5. Have successfully completed the locksmithing examination set forth in 13:31A-2.3;
6. Have immediately preceding the submission of the application:
i. At least three years of practical hands-on experience in the provision of locksmithing services. For purposes of this section, three years means a 36-month period, with at least 20 working days per month, during which the applicant has been engaged in the full-time provision of locksmithing services as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.2, equal to a minimum of 5,040 hours. "Practical hands-on experience" shall not include time spent supervising, engaging in the practice of engineering, estimating, and performing other managerial tasks relevant to the provision of locksmithing services; or
ii. Completed a two-year apprenticeship program in the provision of locksmithing services approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the United States Department of Labor; and
7. Have three years immediately preceding the submission of the application successfully completed two hours of training in the Barrier Free Subcode, N.J.A.C. 5:23-7, two hours of training in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, exclusive of the Barrier Free Subcode, two hours of training in the Americans with Disabilities Act Code, 36 CFR 1191, two hours of training in industrial safety, and two hours of training in New Jersey law and rules governing the provision of burglar alarm, fire alarm, and locksmithing services.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 2 - LOCKSMITH LICENSURE › Section 13:31A-2.3 - Locksmith examination; re-examination

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All applicants for a license to provide locksmithing services shall obtain a passing score on the locksmith examination.
(b) An applicant taking the locksmithing examination for the first time shall take all sections of the examination. An applicant who fails to receive a passing score on any section(s) of the examination shall retake the failed section(s) as provided below:
1. An applicant shall retake the failed section(s) of the examination within 24 months of the date of the first examination.
2. If an applicant fails to obtain a passing score on the remaining section(s) during the second examination, the applicant shall not be eligible to retake the remaining section(s) of the examination for six months following the date of reexamination; and
3. If the applicant fails to obtain a passing score on the remaining section(s) during the third examination, the applicant shall forfeit all passing scores received on any section(s) and shall be required to retake all sections of the examination.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 2 - LOCKSMITH LICENSURE › Section 13:31A-2.4 - Credit towards locksmith licensure for education, training, and experience received while serving as a member of the Armed Forces

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An applicant who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States (Armed Forces) and who does not meet all of the training, education, and experience requirements for locksmith licensure under 13:31A-2.1 may apply to the Committee for recognition of the applicant's training, education, or experience received while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, which the Committee shall consider together with any training, education, and experience obtained outside of the Armed Forces, for determining substantial equivalence to the training, education, and experience required for locksmith licensure.
(b) The Committee shall issue a locksmith license to the applicant, if the applicant presents evidence to the Committee that:
1. The applicant has been honorably discharged from active military service;
2. The relevant training, experience, and education the applicant has received in the military, together with any training, education, and experience obtained outside of the military is substantially equivalent in scope and character to the training, experience, and education required for licensure under 13:31A-2.1.
i. An applicant seeking credit for military training and experience shall submit to the Committee the applicant's Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) Document, DD Form 2586 or a successor form, as amended and supplemented.
ii. An applicant seeking credit for education courses completed while in the military shall submit to the Committee, a Joint Services Transcript of his or her education for a determination that the education courses completed is substantially equivalent in level, scope, and intent to the coursework requirements under 13:31A-2.1. For the purpose of determining substantial equivalence of the applicant's military education, the Committee shall consider only those courses relevant to the provision of locksmithing services that have been evaluated by the American Council on Education for substantial equivalence to civilian postsecondary curricula; and
3. The applicant complies with all other requirements for locksmith licensure, including, but not limited to, successful completion of the locksmith examination as set forth in 13:31A-2.3.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 31A - FIRE ALARM, BURGLAR ALARM AND LOCKSMITH LICENSEES AND BUSINESSES › Subchapter 2 - LOCKSMITH LICENSURE › Section 13:31A-2.5 - Application for locksmith licensure: individual and business firm

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All applications by individuals seeking a locksmith license shall include the following information and materials:
1. The name, date of birth, and principal business address of the applicant, or if the applicant is an employee, the principal business address of the employer;
2. Two, two-inch by two-inch passport-size photographs of the applicant;
3. A list of all criminal offenses of which the applicant has been convicted, including the date and place of each conviction and the name under which he or she was convicted, if other than the name on the application;
4. The applicant's fingerprints provided in such manner as directed by the Division;
5. A copy of the applicant's high school diploma or equivalency certificate, or if a copy cannot be provided, a certification from the applicant verifying that he or she holds a high school diploma or equivalency certificate;
6. An affidavit from the applicant's previous employer verifying that the applicant has satisfied the experience requirements set forth in 13:31A-2.1. If an applicant cannot obtain an affidavit from his or her previous employer, the applicant may submit copies of the applicant's W2 form to verify the experience requirements set forth in 13:31A-2.1; and
7. A certified check or money order payable to the Committee in the amount of the application fee set forth in 13:31A-1.4. Payment for the criminal history records check shall be in the amount and by the means set forth in the application.