ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

(6) ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO DENY,
SUSPEND, OR REVOKE THE LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY
REGULATION ADOPTED BY THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION UNDER THIS
SUBTITLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 38A, § 3(f)(2) and (3).

In subsection (a) of this section, the former phrase "in any residential or
commercial building in the State" is deleted as an unnecessary limitation
because fire sprinkler contractors must be licensed to install a fire
sprinkler system in any type of building in the State.

In the introductory language of subsection (b) of this section, the
requirement to "adopt regulations to" define certain terms and establish
certain requirements is added to clarify that the State Fire Prevention
Commission performs the specified duties by adopting regulations.

In subsection (b)(1) and (2) of this section, the references to "fire" sprinkler
contractor and "fire" sprinkler system are added for clarity and consistency
throughout this subtitle.

In subsection (b)(5) of this section, the former phrase "using dollar
amounts" is deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (b)(6) of this section, the phrase "under this subtitle" is added
for specificity.

Defined terms: "Fire sprinkler contractor" § 9-901
"Person" § 1-101

9-903. FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIRED.

(A)     IN GENERAL.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION, A PERSON MAY
NOT PROVIDE SERVICES AS A FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR IN THE STATE UNLESS
THE PERSON:

(1)  IS LICENSED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL; OR

(2)  IS A CONTRACTOR OF A PERSON WHO IS LICENSED BY THE STATE
FIRE MARSHAL.

(B)     EXCEPTIONS.

THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT PROHIBIT:

(1)      INSPECTIONS AND TESTS OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BY
INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES IF THE REPRESENTATIVES ARE ACTING IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF THEIR ASSIGNED DUTIES;

(2)      INSPECTIONS, TESTS, AND REPAIRS OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BY
FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES OF A PROPERTY OWNER IF THE EMPLOYEES:

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