Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.144 - FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION AND FIREWORKS WHOLESALERS
Subchapter 24.144.5 - Licensing
Rule 24.144.502 - EXAMINATION FOR ENDORSEMENT

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.144.502

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) The department shall issue an endorsement for both non-pre-engineered and pre-engineered fire alarm systems, special fire agent suppression systems, or fire extinguishing systems to an individual who pays the required fee and submits satisfactory documentation that the applicant satisfies one of the following:

(a) currently holds the equivalent of endorsement in another jurisdiction (state, territory, federal government, federally-recognized tribe, country or local government) , provided that the applicant meets or exceeds the qualifications for endorsement in this state;

(b) has been issued a letter of certification, specific to the endorsement being sought:
(i) of NICET Level II or higher, or is a candidate for certification from NICET Level II or higher;

(ii) from ESA/NTS as a certified alarm technician level II or higher for a fire alarm systems endorsement; or

(iii) from any national testing agency approved by the department per ARM 24.144.301; or

(c) is currently licensed as an engineer in any jurisdiction (state, territory, federal government, federally-recognized tribe, country or local government), that has licensure standards as stringent as or more stringent than those for licensure as an engineer in the state of Montana; or

(d) has successfully completed an apprenticeship program approved by the department.

(2) The department shall issue an endorsement for pre-engineered fire alarm systems, or special fire agent suppression systems to an individual who submits proof of manufacturer training on the specific brand and model of such pre-engineered system for which the applicant seeks endorsement. An endorsement granted under this rule shall be valid only for the brand and model number specified on the endorsement. Those extinguisher system endorsements issued under this rule prior to February, 1998, will remain valid until or unless the endorsement is not renewed by the renewal date or is revoked.

AUTH: 50-39-107, MCA IMP: 50-39-101, 50-39-102, MCA

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