South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 29 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS
Article 6 - REGULATIONS ADMINISTERING FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ACT
Section 29-90 - Renewals

(1) Fire sprinkler contractors' licenses expire on July 31 biennially of each even year.

(2) Licenses not renewed by July 31 of each even year will be expired and can be renewed by completing a renewal application and paying the applicable renewal license fee together with the late renewal fee as set out in SC Code Ann. Section 40-10-50(F).

(1) Certification cards issued to those who have met the qualifications of either a NICET Level III or IV Technician Certification expire on the expiration date of the NICET Level III or IV certification. The primary qualifying party and qualifying party must provide the department with a current NICET Level III or IV Technician Certification in "Fire Protection Engineering Technology Automatic Sprinkler System Layout."

(2) Grandfathered qualifier certification cards expire on July 31 of each even year. If a license that has a grandfathered qualifier has lapsed for more than one hundred twenty days, the grandfathered qualifier certification card will be expired and cannot be reinstated. An initial application must be submitted by the licensee and meet all qualifications for initial licensure to engage in fire sprinkler system work.