North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 5 — Licensing Certain Fire Safety Equip. Work.

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The updated version of Senate Bill 5 clarifies the responsibilities and requirements for licensing related to fire suppression systems. It now specifies that all licenses and permits must be issued by the Commissioner and adds details on the application process, such as the payment of a nonrefundable filing fee. These changes are important as they help streamline the licensing process, ensuring that firms are properly authorized to operate, which can enhance fire safety measures in North Carolina.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Jan 27, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 5 Short Title:
5 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45015-NBf-20 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE LICENSING AND PERMITTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS THAT INSTALL AND SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate January 28, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE LICENSING AND PERMITTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS THAT INSTALL AND SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.
An engineered fire suppression system may include other components, including, but not limited to, detection devices, alarm devices, and control devices as tested and approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, where the component's manufacturer determines the component is compatible with the fire suppression system.
An engineered fire suppression system mayinclude other components, including, but not limited to, detection devices, alarm devices, and control devices as tested and approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, where the component's manufacturer determines the component is compatible with the fire suppression system.
This term also includes "restaurant fire suppression system." *DRS45015-NBf-20* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (6) Suppression agent.
This term also includes "restaurant fire suppression system." *S5-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (6) Suppression agent.
– The document issued by the Commissioner which authorizes a firm to engage in the business of installation, repair, recharging, inspection, service, or testing of fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers.
– The document issued bythe Commissioner which authorizes a firm to engage in the business of installation, repair, recharging, inspection, service, or testing of fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers.
(e) The Commissioner is authorized to apply for and receive grants for the administration of this Article from parties interested in upgrading and improving the quality of fire protection provided by portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems.
(e) The Commissioner is authorized to applyfor and receive grants for the administration of this Article from parties interested in upgrading and improving the quality of fire protection provided by portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by this Article, no individual may install, inspect, repair, recharge, service, or test any of the following fire suppression systems or portable fire Page 2 DRS45015-NBf-20 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 extinguishers that are required by the Commissioner's rules or by other State or local fire safety rules, unless the individual is permitted under the provisions of this Article:
(b) Except as otherwise provided by this Article, no individual may install, inspect, repair, recharge, service, or test any of the following fire suppression systems or portable fire Page 2 Senate Bill 5-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 extinguishers that are required by the Commissioner's rules or by other State or local fire safety rules, unless the individual is permitted under the provisions of this Article:
(2) Any firm that engages only in the routine visual inspection of fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers owned by the firm and installed on property under the control of the firm.
(2) Any firm that engages onlyin the routine visual inspection of fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers owned by the firm and installed on property under the control of the firm.
(6) Submitted to the Commissioner proof of a valid comprehensive liability insurance policy purchased from an insurer authorized to do business in North Carolina.
(6) Submitted to the Commissioner proof of a valid comprehensive liability insurance policypurchased from an insurer authorized to do business in North Carolina.
The minimum amount of the coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000) or DRS45015-NBf-20 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 any other amount as specified by the Commissioner.
The minimum amount of the coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000) or Senate Bill 5-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 any other amount as specified by the Commissioner.
(8) Paid a nonrefundable filing fee fixed by rule of the Commissioner when filing an application for an examination, if the Commissioner requires an examination pursuant to this Article.
(8) Paid a nonrefundable filing fee fixed byrule of the Commissioner when filing an application for an examination, if the Commissioner requires an examination pursuant to this Article.
(5) Paid a nonrefundable filing fee fixed by rule of the Commissioner when filing an application for an examination, if the Commissioner requires an examination pursuant to this Article.
(5) Paid a nonrefundable filing fee fixed byrule of the Commissioner when filing an application for an examination, if the Commissioner requires an examination pursuant to this Article.
(b) Every licensee or permittee must be able to produce a valid license or valid permit, as appropriate, upon demand by the Commissioner or his representatives or by any local authority having jurisdiction for fire protection or prevention or by any individual for whom the licensee or permittee solicits to perform any of the activities covered by this Article.
(b) Everylicensee or permittee must be able to produce a valid license or valid permit, as appropriate, upon demand by the Commissioner or his representatives or by any local authority having jurisdiction for fire protection or prevention or by any individual for whom the licensee or permittee solicits to perform any of the activities covered by this Article.
Page 4 DRS45015-NBf-20 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (a) The licenses and permits required by this Article shall be issued by the Commissioner for each license year, beginning January 1 and expiring the following December 31.
Page 4 Senate Bill 5-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (a) The licenses and permits required bythis Article shall be issued bythe Commissioner for each license year, beginning January 1 and expiring the following December 31.
(f) During thesuspension or revocationof anylicense orpermit, thelicenseeor permittee whose license or permit has been suspended or revoked shall not engage in or attempt or profess to engage in any transaction or business for which a license or permit is required under this Articleordirectlyorindirectlyown,control,orbeemployedinanymannerbyanyfirm,business, or corporation for which a license or permit under this Article is required.
(f) Duringthesuspension or revocationof anylicense orpermit, thelicenseeor permittee whose license or permit has been suspended or revoked shall not engage in or attempt or profess to engage in any transaction or business for which a license or permit is required under this Articleordirectlyorindirectlyown,control,orbeemployedinanymannerbyanyfirm,business, or corporation for which a license or permit under this Article is required.
DRS45015-NBf-20 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (2) Improperly installing, recharging, repairing, servicing, inspecting, or testing a portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
Senate Bill 5-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (2) Improperly installing, recharging, repairing, servicing, inspecting, or testing a portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
(8) Having any professional license denied, suspended, or revoked in this State or any other jurisdiction for causes substantially similar to those listed in this subsection.
(8) Having anyprofessional license denied, suspended, or revoked in this State or any other jurisdiction for causes substantially similar to those listed in this subsection.
Page 6 DRS45015-NBf-20 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 "§ 58-82B-12.
Page 6 Senate Bill 5-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 "§ 58-82B-12.
(b) Prior to subjecting any individual or firm to a fine under this subsection, the Commissioner shall givewritten notice to theindividual or firm by hand delivery or by registered or certified mail of the existence of the violations.
(b) Prior to subjecting any individual or firm to a fine under this subsection, the Commissioner shall give written notice to theindividual or firm byhand deliveryor byregistered or certified mail of the existence of the violations.
After a reasonable period of time after notice is given, an order may be issued based on this section.
After a reasonable period of time after notice is given, an order maybe issued based on this section.
DRS45015-NBf-20 Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (6) Engage in the business of installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems except in conformity with the provisions of this Article and the applicable rules and regulations of the Commissioner.
Senate Bill 5-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (6) Engage in the business of installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems except in conformity with the provisions of this Article and the applicable rules and regulations of the Commissioner.
The Department of Insurance may adopt temporary rules to implement the provisions of this Article.
The Department of Insurance mayadopt temporary rules to implement the provisions of this Article.
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Who sponsors SB 5?
SB 5 is sponsored by Jim Burgin (Republican), Vickie Sawyer (Republican), Carl Ford (Republican), and Kevin Corbin (Republican).
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This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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