New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 71 - FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT
Subchapter 4 - CERTIFICATION OF FIRE OFFICIALS
Section 5:71-4.4 - Requirements for certification

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:71-4.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Any candidate for certification in Fire Code enforcement pursuant to this subchapter shall submit an application to the Office of Training and Certification in the Division of Fire Safety, accompanied by the required fee established at 5:71-4.7. The application shall include such information and documentation as the Office may require.

1. Where a signature is required on an application, an electronic signature will be accepted.

(b) Certification as a "fire inspector" shall be issued to any applicant who has successfully completed an educational program approved by the Division pursuant to 5:71-4.9.

1. Only an educational program completed within the three years prior to, or at the time of, application shall be accepted toward fulfilling the requirements for certification.

(c) Certification as a "fire official" shall be issued to any applicant who holds a valid certification as a fire inspector issued by the Division pursuant to this section and has successfully completed an educational program approved by the Division pursuant to 5:71-4.9.

1. Only an educational program completed within the three years prior to, or at the time of, application shall be accepted toward fulfilling the requirements for certification.

2. The applicant shall provide documentation indicating the successful completion of an examination as required by 5:71-4.10.

3. Only test results passed within three years prior to, or at the time of, application shall be accepted toward fulfilling the requirements for the certification sought.

(d) The Division shall determine, by examination of the application and review of any supporting documents, including any evidence of experience, training and/or education submitted, whether an applicant is qualified for the certification for which the application has been made.

1. If the application is satisfactory, the Division shall issue a certification to the applicant upon payment of the required fee.

2. This certification shall show that the person has met the established requirements and is entitled to be employed in the State in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

3. The Division may deny, or refuse to issue, a certification to an applicant upon proof that there has been any act or omission that would constitute grounds for revocation under 5:71-4.6.

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