North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 30 — Licensing Certain Fire Safety Equip. Work.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

29 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 30, a few modifications were made regarding the regulation of fire suppression systems. The revisions clarify the types of licenses and permits required for businesses in this industry, including a new emphasis on the importance of routine inspections and the ability to apply for grants. This is significant as it aims to ensure higher safety standards and accountability within fire safety practices in North Carolina. Overall, these changes can help protect communities and ensure that firms are properly licensed and equipped to manage fire suppression systems.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Jan 26, 2023 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 30 Short Title:
30 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35013-NBf-10 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 27, 2023 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.
Chapter 58 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new Article to read:
Chapter 58 of the General Statutes is amended byadding a new Article to read:
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.
– An automatic fire extinguishing system provided for the protection of grease removal devices, hoods, duct systems, *DRS35013-NBf-10* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 and cooking equipment.
– An automatic fire extinguishing system provided for the protection of grease removal devices, hoods, duct systems, *S30-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 and cooking equipment.
– 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 DRS35013-NBf-10 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 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 30-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 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 DRS35013-NBf-10 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 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 30-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 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 DRS35013-NBf-10 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (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 30-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (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.
DRS35013-NBf-10 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (2) Improperly installing, recharging, repairing, servicing, inspecting, or testing a portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
Senate Bill 30-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (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 DRS35013-NBf-10 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 "§ 58-82C-12.
Page 6 Senate Bill 30-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 "§ 58-82C-12.
(b) Prior to subjecting any individual or firm to a fine under this section, the Commissioner shall givewritten notice to theindividual or firm byhand 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 section, 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.
DRS35013-NBf-10 Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (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 30-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (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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Action History

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Who sponsors SB 30?
SB 30 is sponsored by Jim Burgin (Republican), Kevin Corbin (Republican), and Carl Ford (Republican).
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This bill died with 2023-2024 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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