SB355: (New Title) relative to the regulation and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm and detection systems.

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SB 355 – FINAL VERSION

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SENATE BILL 355

AN ACT relative to the regulation and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm and detection systems.

SPONSORS: Sen. Prescott, Dist 23

COMMITTEE: Public Affairs

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill requires the commissioner of safety to adopt rules for the certification of persons engaged in the servicing and installation of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm and detection systems in this state. The bill also establishes an advisory committee.

This bill also requires that fees for certification be deposited in the fire standards and training and emergency medical services fund.

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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Four

AN ACT relative to the regulation and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm and detection systems.

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

152:1 New Sections; Portable Fire Extinguisher and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems, Fire Sprinkler Systems, and Fire Alarm and Detection Systems; Commission. Amend RSA 153 by inserting after section 5 the following new sections:

153:5-a Fire Equipment Servicing Certification. The commissioner of safety, in consultation with the advisory committee established in RSA 153:5-b, shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, for the voluntary certification of persons engaged in the inspection, installation, and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm and detection systems in this state. Such rules may include the issuance of various types and classes of certificates, and a fee not to exceed $200 for such issuance, for an individual or firm engaged in the installation or servicing of such extinguishing and detection systems. Fees shall be deposited in the fire standards and training and emergency medical services fund, established in RSA 21-P:12-d. Applicants for certification shall provide proof of certification by a national organization recognized by the commissioner and provide proof of insurance.

153:5-b Advisory Committee on Portable Fire Extinguisher and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems, Fire Sprinkler Systems, and Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. The commissioner of safety shall establish a committee to advise and assist the commissioner on the rulemaking requirements and implementation of the voluntary certification of persons engaged in the inspection, installation, and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm and detection systems in this state provided for in RSA 153:5-a. The commissioner shall appoint the members of the advisory committee, with the state fire marshal serving as an ex officio member, as follows:

I. One representative of the sprinkler system industry.

II. One representative of the New Hampshire Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association, nominated by the association.

III. One representative of the portable fire extinguisher industry.

IV. One person experienced in the design of fixed fire 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 New Hampshire Alarm Association, nominated by the association.

VIII. One representative of the Electrical Contractors Business Association, nominated by the association.

IX. One building code enforcement official nominated by the New Hampshire Municipal Association.

X. One member of the state electricians’ board.

152:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2005.

(Approved: May 24, 2004)

(Effective Date: January 1, 2005)