Qualifications

32 M.R.S. § 1375, under FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS.

32 M.R.S. § 1375

1. Fire sprinkler system contractor. The commissioner shall issue a fire sprinkler system contractor license to any person who retains, either by employment or contract, at least one certified responsible managing supervisor. A certified responsible managing supervisor may also be a fire sprinkler system contractor.

2. Certification of responsible managing supervisor. The commissioner shall issue a responsible managing supervisor certificate to any person who:

A. Is certified by the National Institute for the Certification in Engineering Technologies at Level III for fire protection automatic sprinkler systems layout; [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

B. Is licensed by the State as a professional engineer and has 5 years experience in the field of fire protection, mechanical, piping or related engineering fields; or [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

C. If applying prior to July 1, 1995, has 5 years prior experience in the planning or installation of fire sprinkler systems in the United States if the applicant provides a sworn statement of reference from 3 individuals as to the applicant's experience and is approved by the Fire Sprinkler Advisory Council created in section 1381. [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).]

3. Inspection technician. The commissioner shall issue an inspection technician registration to any person who demonstrates an understanding of fire sprinkler system planning, installation and maintenance sufficient to determine whether a fire sprinkler system is in proper operating condition.