Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-19-.07 - Inspectors License
(1) Any individual desiring to become a fire
protection sprinkler system inspector shall submit to the Commissioner a
completed application on the prescribed forms. Such individual shall remit with
his or her application a nonrefundable license fee of $50.00 plus a fee of
$50.00. Such fees shall not be prorated for portions of a year.
(2) Prior to obtaining a license, the
applicant shall demonstrate evidence of his or her competence and employment by
a sprinkler contractor by possessing at minimum a NICET Level II Certification
in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems or an equivalent certification
acceptable to the Commissioner.
(3)
The applicant shall submit to the Commissioner proof of employment by a
licensed fire protection sprinkler contractor who has comprehensive liability
insurance coverage. The liability insurance policy shall provide coverage in an
amount not less than $1 million and shall cover any loss to property or
personal injury caused by the fire protection sprinkler inspector. The policy
must be purchased from an insurer authorized to do business in
Georgia.
(4) A fire protection
sprinkler system inspector license shall expire annually on December 31st of
each year. A license holder desiring to renew his or her license shall submit a
renewal application to the Commissioner and remit a renewal fee of $50.00 for
the upcoming year, between August 1st and no later than December 1st of the
current year.
(5) Individuals
possessing valid waivers issued by the Commissioner prior to the effective date
of these Rules and Regulations shall have twelve months from the issuance date
of the waiver to obtain NICET Level II Certification in Inspection and Testing
of Water-Based Systems or an equivalent certification acceptable to the
Commissioner. No waivers shall be issued or renewed after the effective date of
these rules and regulations.
(6)
Individuals who have not yet satisfied the requirements of these Rules and
Regulations as they pertain to inspector licenses shall work under the direct
supervision of a NICET Level II Certified individual or approved equivalent
until such time they possess a NICET Level II Inspector Certification or
approved equivalent certification.
(7) "Direct supervision," or "Supervision"
means to personally superintend the design and/or installation of water-based
fire protection systems, by personally regulating the activity of a project
through intermittent and verifiable personal contact at an installation or
installations in progress.
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