HB66 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tommy Hanes
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshal authorized to issue permits to certain fire protection sprinkler contractors, further authorized, system plans and any changes designed by licensed engineer, certain data collected and published by State Fire Marshal required, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-4, 34-33-5, 34-33-6, 34-33-7, 34-33-9, 34-33-10 am'd.
Summary: HB66 would expand who can get fire protection sprinkler permits, require licensed engineers to design residential sprinkler plans and approve changes, and require the Fire Marshal to publish data on residential fires.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the State Fire Marshal to issue permits to two levels of fire protection sprinkler contractors (I and II) with specific credential, training, and insurance requirements. It requires a certified licensed engineer to design plans for residential sprinkler systems and approve any changes to the design. It requires the State Fire Marshal to collect and publish data on all residential structural fires in Alabama on its website. It does not require installation of sprinkler systems in single-family dwellings.

Who It Affects
Fire protection sprinkler contractors I and II who must obtain and maintain State Fire Marshal permits and meet credential, training, insurance, and renewal requirements.
Certified licensed engineers who must design plans for residential sprinkler systems and approve design changes.
The general public and homeowners who will have access to published data on residential structural fires via the State Fire Marshal's website.

Key Provisions
Permits: The State Fire Marshal may issue permits to fire protection sprinkler contractors I and II, with the permit issued in the contractor's name and the certificate holder named on the permit.
Contractor I requirements: Applicants must have NICET Level III competency, pay a $120 fee, and obtain a permit after proof of NICET certification and other standard qualifications.
Contractor II requirements: Applicants must hold a valid master plumber license, complete 32 hours of approved residential sprinkler training, pass ICC tests, provide plan-creation capabilities for 13D/P2904 systems, and provide proof of insurance; a $120 fee is required.
Insurance and continuing education: Certificate holders must maintain at least $1,000,000 in insurance and complete a minimum of eight hours of continuing education in residential sprinklers each year.
Renewal and hold limits: Permits expire annually on September 30; renewals are required; a certificate holder may not hold permits for more than one contractor at a time; if a certificate holder leaves, the contractor has time to appoint a replacement.
Plans and design authority: A certified licensed engineer must design residential sprinkler plans and approve any changes to those designs.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Fire Protection