North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 1049 — Licensing Certain Fire Systems.

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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated SB 1049 bill now includes language that expands the definition of an engineered fire suppression system to explicitly mention that it may include components like fire alarm systems. This change means that businesses involved in fire safety will have a clearer understanding of what systems they need to be licensed for, which can improve safety standards and accountability in fire protection services. The clarification helps ensure that all necessary fire protection equipment is appropriately managed and regulated.

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FILED SENATE Apr 30, 2026 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 1049 Short Title:
1049 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15459-NNf-74 Short Title:Licensing Certain Fire Systems.
Licensing Certain Fire Systems.
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, TO REQUIRE DIGITAL REPORTING OF INSPECTIONS, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, AND TO REQUIRE DIGITAL TAGGING OF FIRE SPRINKLERS AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 4, 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, TO REQUIRE DIGITAL REPORTING OF INSPECTIONS, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, AND TO REQUIRE DIGITAL TAGGING OF FIRE SPRINKLERS AND FIRE ALARM 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.
– Any firefighting system employing a suppression agent with the purpose of controlling, suppressing, or extinguishing a fire in a specific hazard, including pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression systems, *DRS15459-NNf-74* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems, and engineered special hazard fire suppression systems.
– Any firefighting system employing a suppression agent with the purpose of controlling, suppressing, or extinguishing a fire in a specific hazard, including pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression systems, *S1049-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 pre-engineered industrial fire suppression systems, and engineered special hazard fire suppression systems.
– Asystem orportion ofacombination systemthatconsists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals.
– Asystem orportion ofacombination system that consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals.
Page 2 DRS15459-NNf-74 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) The State Fire Marshal, through the Office of the State Fire Marshal, shall have full power and authority to administer the provisions of this Article, including adopting rules to enforce the purposes and provisions of this Article.
Page 2 Senate Bill 1049-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) The State Fire Marshal, through the Office of the State Fire Marshal, shall have full power and authority to administer the provisions of this Article, including adopting rules to enforce the purposes and provisions of this Article.
DRS15459-NNf-74 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 These individuals shall remain subject to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Article.
Senate Bill 1049-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 These individuals shall remain subject to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to 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 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.
Page 4 DRS15459-NNf-74 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) Before approving a permit for an individual pursuant to G.S.
Page 4 Senate Bill 1049-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) Before approving a permit for an individual pursuant to G.S.
(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.
(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.
DRS15459-NNf-74 Page 5 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.
Senate Bill 1049-First Edition Page 5 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.
Page 6 DRS15459-NNf-74 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Improperly installing, recharging, repairing, servicing, inspecting, or testing a portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
Page 6 Senate Bill 1049-First Edition 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.
DRS15459-NNf-74 Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 58-82C-12.
Senate Bill 1049-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 58-82C-12.
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.
Page 8 DRS15459-NNf-74 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.
Page 8 Senate Bill 1049-First Edition 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.
DRS15459-NNf-74 Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Investigation of Fires and Inspection of Premises, Article 79 of this Chapter.
Senate Bill 1049-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Investigation of Fires and Inspection of Premises, Article 79 of this Chapter.
58-82C-15, as enacted by this act, before that section becomes effective, but no rule adopted under this section shall require compliance with G.S.
58-82C-15, as enacted bythis act, before that section becomes effective, but no rule adopted under this section shall require compliance with G.S.
Page 10 DRS15459-NNf-74
Page 10 Senate Bill 1049-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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SB 1049 is sponsored by Todd Johnson (Republican).
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