HB114 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshal authorized to issue permits for installation, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-3, 34-33-4, 34-33-5 am'd.

Summary

HB114 would expand who can receive fire protection sprinkler permits, create an advisory board to oversee training, and require public reporting of structural fire data.

What This Bill Does

Allows the State Fire Marshal to issue permits to certified fire protection sprinkler contractors, including certified potable water single-family dwelling sprinkler contractors, with permits issued in the contractor's name and the certificate holder listed. Establishes the Fire Prevention, Protection, and Sprinkler System Advisory Board to oversee membership, training curricula, and related duties. Requires the State Fire Marshal to collect and publish data on all structural fires in Alabama and make it publicly available on the Fire Marshal's website on a monthly basis. Creates specific credential and fee requirements for permits (including NICET Level III for contractors and master plumber certification for potable water single-family dwelling contractors) and allows reciprocity with other states; clarifies that the act does not mandate sprinkler installation in single-family residences.

Who It Affects

• Fire protection sprinkler contractors (and potable water single-family dwelling sprinkler contractors) who must obtain and maintain permits, meet credential requirements, and pay fees.
• The general public and stakeholders who will have access to monthly, public fire data published by the State Fire Marshal.

Key Provisions

• Defines terms such as certificate holder, certified fire protection sprinkler contractor, and certified potable water single family dwelling sprinkler contractor, and clarifies permit naming requirements.
• Allows the State Fire Marshal to issue permits to certified fire protection sprinkler contractors and certified potable water single-family dwelling sprinkler contractors; permits issued in the contractor's name with the certificate holder listed; requires NICET Level III competency proof; includes a $100 application fee; allows reciprocity with other states.
• Creates the Fire Prevention, Protection, and Sprinkler System Advisory Board with seven members from builder associations, plumbing boards, fire associations, building officials, and firefighters; the State Fire Marshal serves as an ex officio non-voting secretary.
• Gives the board authority to approve training curricula, review rules, conduct studies on fire regulations, and set meeting procedures.
• The State Fire Marshal must collect and publish data on all structural fires, including structure type, age, code, cause, criminal or suspicious aspects, construction materials, damage, and presence of detectors/sprinklers; the board can require additional information as needed; data must be publicly available monthly on the State Fire Marshal's website.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage; Section 2 specifies that the act does not authorize requiring sprinkler installation in any single-family dwelling.

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Subjects

Fire Protection