Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 595.10 - Examination Procedures

(a) Every person who performs any act or acts within the scope of a Certificate of Registration shall pass a written examination which may be supplemented by practical tests when deemed necessary on such act or acts in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(b) Any applicant who has failed the examination may re-apply and take another examination not less than fifteen (15) days from the date of the first examination after filing a new application and paying the required fee.

(c) Beginning on January 1, 1994, every four years at time of renewal when deemed necessary by the State Fire Marshal, applicants for renewal of certificates of registration shall successfully pass a written examination with payment of appropriate fees as outlined in Section 560(d)(5) and as required by Section 13177, Health and Safety Code. These fees are non-refundable in accordance with Section 560(c).

(d) Any applicant failing to take an examination applied for within ninety (90) days of the date of eligibility must re-apply for the intended examination with payment of appropriate fees as outlined in Section 560(d)(1). These fees are non-refundable in accordance with Section 560(c).

(e) Every person taking an examination for a certificate of registration has the right to contest the validity of individual questions in such examination.

(1) Upon conclusion of the examination process, the person taking the examination may request review of the test with staff of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

(2) Any challenge as to the validity of individual questions of an examination must be made in writing within 72 hours after taking said examination. Challenges shall state the reason for the objection.

(3) The decision as to the action to be taken on the submitted challenge shall be by the State Fire Marshal and such decision shall be final.

(4) The action taken by the State Fire Marshal shall be reflected in all future examinations but shall not affect the grades established in any past examination.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 595.10

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Renumbering of former section 595.10 to section 595.9 and renumbering and amendment of former section 595.11 to section 595.10 filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).
3. Amendment of subsections (c) and (d) filed 1-20-2022; operative 1-20-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

Note: Authority cited: Section 13160, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13160, 13177, 13178 and 13185, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 3-4-92; operative 4-3-92 (Register 92, No. 15).
2. Renumbering of former section 595.10 to section 595.9 and renumbering and amendment of former section 595.11 to section 595.10 filed 12-27-2001; operative 1-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(Register 2001, No. 52).
3. Amendment of subsections (c) and (d) filed 1-20-2022; operative 1/20/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)