North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 874 — Licensing Certain Fire Safety Equipment.

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 874 primarily involve adding specific language regarding fire suppression systems and the licensing process for related firms. Notably, the new provisions clarify what is required for professionals and companies that perform inspections, including the necessity of holding valid licenses and permits. This matters because it enhances accountability and ensures that only trained and licensed individuals are responsible for fire safety inspections, which can potentially lead to safer environments.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 28, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 874 Short Title:
874 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45476-NNf-73 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 April 29, 2026 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." *DRS45476-NNf-73* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (6) License.
This term also includes "restaurant fire suppression system." *S874-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 DRS45476-NNf-73 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 874-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.
(2) Submitted to the State Fire Marshal evidence satisfactory to the State Fire Marshal that the applicant is a lawfully existing individual or entity and, if the applicant is required by law to register with the Secretary of State or obtain authority to transact business or conduct affairs in this State, that the applicant has done so.
(2) Submitted to the State Fire Marshal evidence satisfactory to the State Fire Marshal that the applicant is a lawfully existing individual or entity and, if the applicant is required by law to register with the Secretary of State or obtain authorityto transact business or conduct affairs in this State, that the applicant has done so.
(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 DRS45476-NNf-73 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 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 Senate Bill 874-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Carolina.
(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.
(b) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, the State Fire Marshal may issue a license to a firm that holds a comparable valid out-of-state credential, or may issue a permit to an individual who holds a comparable valid out-of-state credential, if the State Fire Marshal determines that the other jurisdiction's requirements are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this Article and the applicant has paid any applicable fees required by this Article.
(b) In addition to subsection (a) of this section, the State Fire Marshal mayissue a license to a firm that holds a comparable valid out-of-state credential, or may issue a permit to an individual who holds a comparable valid out-of-state credential, if the State Fire Marshal determines that the other jurisdiction's requirements are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this Article and the applicant has paid any applicable fees required by this Article.
Page 4 DRS45476-NNf-73 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) Permit applications shall include the name of the licensee employing the applicant or the name of the firm or governmental entity pursuant to the exemptions found in G.S.
Page 4 Senate Bill 874-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) Permit applications shall include the name of the licensee employing the applicant or the name of the firm or governmental entity pursuant to the exemptions found in G.S.
(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.
(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.
DRS45476-NNf-73 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (h) The State Fire Marshal shall not, so long as the revocation or suspension remains in effect, issue any new license or permit for the establishment of any new firm, business, or corporation of any individual or applicant that has or will have the same or similar management, ownership, control, employees, permittees, or licensees or will use the same or a similar name as the revoked or suspended firm, business, corporation, individual, or applicant.
Senate Bill 874-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (h) The State Fire Marshal shall not, so long as the revocation or suspension remains in effect, issue any new license or permit for the establishment of any new firm, business, or corporation of any individual or applicant that has or will have the same or similar management, ownership, control, employees, permittees, or licensees or will use the same or a similar name as the revoked or suspended firm, business, corporation, individual, or applicant.
(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 DRS45476-NNf-73 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (17) Failing to comply with an administrative or court order imposing a child support obligation, after entry of a final judgment or order finding the violation to have been willful.
Page 6 Senate Bill 874-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (17) Failing to comply with an administrative or court order imposing a child support obligation, after entry of a final judgment or order finding the violation to have been willful.
The order and notice shall be served by hand delivery by the State Fire Marshal or by registered or certified mail.
The order and notice shall be served byhand deliverybythe State Fire Marshal or by registered or certified mail.
(b) Priorto subjecting any individualorfirm to a civil penalty underthis section, the State Fire Marshal shall give written notice to the individual or firm by hand delivery or by registered or certified mail of the existence of the violations.
(b) Priorto subjectinganyindividual orfirm to a civil penaltyunderthis section,the State Fire Marshal shall give written notice to the individual or firm by hand delivery or by registered 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.
DRS45476-NNf-73 Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Improperly install a fire suppression system or improperly recharge, repair, service, or test any fire suppression system or portable fire extinguisher.
Senate Bill 874-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Improperly install a fire suppression system or improperly recharge, repair, service, or test any fire suppression system or portable fire extinguisher.
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Action History

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Who sponsors SB 874?
SB 874 is sponsored by Norman W. Sanderson (Republican) and Jim Burgin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 874?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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