SB353: relative to the regulation and servicing of fire sprinkler systems.

SB 353-FN - AS INTRODUCED

2004 SESSION

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08/01

SENATE BILL 353-FN

AN ACT relative to the regulation and servicing of fire sprinkler systems.

SPONSORS: Sen. Prescott, Dist 23

COMMITTEE: Public Affairs

ANALYSIS

This bill requires the state fire marshal to adopt rules for the certification of persons engaged in the servicing and installation of fire sprinkler systems in this state. The bill also establishes an advisory committee.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

04-3054

08/01

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Four

AN ACT relative to the regulation and servicing of fire sprinkler systems.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Sections; Fire Sprinkler System Regulation; Advisory Committee. Amend RSA 153 by inserting after section 5 the following new sections:

153:5-a Fire Sprinkler System Regulation. The state fire marshal, in consultation with the advisory committee established in RSA 153:5-b, shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 153:5, as the fire marshal deems suitable for the regulation of persons engaged in the inspection, installation, and servicing of fire sprinkler systems in this state. Such rules may include the issuance of various types and classes of certificates, and any reasonable fee for such issuance, for an individual or firm engaged in the installation or servicing of water sprinkler systems.

153:5-b Advisory Committee on Fire Sprinkler System Regulation. The state advisory board of fire control, established in RSA 153:2, shall establish a committee to advise and assist the board and the state fire marshal on the rulemaking requirements and implementation of the certification of persons engaged in the inspection, installation, and servicing of fire sprinkler, systems in this state provided for in RSA 153:5-a. Notwithstanding RSA 21-G:11, the state advisory board of fire control shall appoint the members of the advisory committee, with the state fire marshal serving as an ex-officio member, as follows:

I. Two representatives of the sprinkler system industry.

II. Two representatives of the New Hampshire Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor's Association, nominated by the association.

III. Two representatives of the portable fire extinguisher industry.

IV. One person experienced in the design of fixed extinguishing systems.

V. One representative of the New Hampshire Association of Fire Chiefs, nominated by the association.

VI. One representative of the New Hampshire Fire Prevention Society, nominated by the society.

VII. One representative of the Alarm Installers Association, nominated by the association.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2005.

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SB 353 FISCAL NOTE

AN ACT relative to the regulation and servicing of fire sprinkler systems.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant has determined this bill will have no fiscal impact on state, county and local revenue or expenditures.

METHODOLOGY:

This bill grants rulemaking authority to the Department of Safety relative to the regulation and servicing of fire sprinkler systems. RSA 14:44, III, (g) states that bills that only grant rulemaking authority to an agency do not require a fiscal note. The fiscal impact associated with this bill will be detailed in the Fiscal Impact Statement on the rules when they are submitted.