North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 374 — Licensing Certain Fire Safety Equip. Work.

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

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  • 4 sponsors

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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The updated version of Senate Bill 374 introduces a new article to enhance regulations on fire suppression systems, ensuring that they include necessary components for better safety. A key change is the inclusion of a requirement for firms that only conduct routine inspections to obtain a permit, emphasizing the importance of accountability in fire safety practices. Additionally, there is a specified non-refundable permit fee of $100, which funds the regulatory oversight, making the process more manageable for the state. These changes aim to improve fire safety standards and ensure that all service providers meet certain professional requirements.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 20, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 374 Short Title:
374 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15160-NNf-29A 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 March 24, 2025 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.
This term also includes "restaurant fire suppression system." *DRS15160-NNf-29A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (6) License.
This term also includes "restaurant fire suppression system." *S374-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (6) License.
(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 DRS15160-NNf-29A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 extinguishers that are required by the State Fire Marshal'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 374-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 extinguishers that are required by the State Fire Marshal'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.
(b) Anonrefundablepermit feeofonehundreddollars ($100.00)shall bepaid to the State Fire Marshal with each application for the issuance of a permit under this Article.
(b) Anonrefundablepermit feeofonehundreddollars ($100.00)shall bepaid to theState Fire Marshal with each application for the issuance of a permit under this Article.
(6) Submitted to the State Fire Marshal proof of a valid comprehensive liability insurance policy purchased from an insurer authorized to do business in North Carolina.
(6) Submitted to the State Fire Marshal 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 DRS15160-NNf-29A Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 any other amount as specified by the State Fire Marshal.
The minimum amount of the coverage shall be one million dollars ($1,000,000) or Senate Bill 374-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 any other amount as specified by the State Fire Marshal.
(b) Every licensee or permittee must be able to produce a valid license or valid permit, as appropriate, upon demand by the State Fire Marshal or his or her 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 State Fire Marshal or his or her 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.
(c) Each license or permit issued by the State Fire Marshal under this Article shall clearly state the activity or activities for which the licensee or permittee has been issued the license or permit to perform.
(c) Each license or permit issued bythe State Fire Marshal under this Article shall clearly state the activity or activities for which the licensee or permittee has been issued the license or permit to perform.
Page 4 DRS15160-NNf-29A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) The licenses and permits required by this Article shall be issued by the State Fire Marshal for each license year beginning January 1 and expiring the following December 31.
Page 4 Senate Bill 374-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) The licenses and permits required by this Article shall be issued by the State Fire Marshal 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.
DRS15160-NNf-29A Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Improperly installing, recharging, repairing, servicing, inspecting, or testing a portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
Senate Bill 374-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (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 DRS15160-NNf-29A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 58-82C-12.
Page 6 Senate Bill 374-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 58-82C-12.
DRS15160-NNf-29A Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (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 State Fire Marshal.
Senate Bill 374-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (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 State Fire Marshal.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal may adopt temporary rules to implement theprovisionsofthis act.Anytemporaryrules adoptedin accordancewith this section shall remain in effect until permanent rules that replace the temporary rules become effective.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal may adopt temporary rules to implement theprovisionsofthis act.
Anytemporaryrules adoptedin accordancewith this section shall remain in effect until permanent rules that replace the temporary rules become effective.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 374?
SB 374 is sponsored by Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), and Michael A. Lazzara (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 374?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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