Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0780 - Commerce and Insurance
Subtitle 0780-02 - Division of Fire Prevention
Chapter 0780-02-07 - Fire Protection Sprinkler System Contractors
Section 0780-02-07-.04 - CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION

(1) Any application for a certificate of registration as a fire protection sprinkler system contractor must be signed by the sole proprietor, by each partner of a partnership, or by the president and secretary of a corporation or organization. The application shall include written authorization for representatives of the Department to enter, examine, and inspect any premise, building, room, or establishment used by the applicant while engaged in the business to determine compliance with Tenn. Code Ann. Title 62, Chapter 32, Part 1.

(2) Every fire protection sprinkler system contractor shall maintain a specific business location, which shall be indicated on the certificate.

(3) A change in ownership invalidates the current certificate. To assure continuance of registration, an application for a new certificate should be submitted to the Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to such change.

(4) Any change in a corporation's president or secretary must be reported in writing to the Department within fourteen (14) days. A revised certificate will not be required when such change is properly reported.

(5) A certificate does not authorize any person to enforce this Chapter or to enter any building without permission

(6) A revised certificate will be required in the event of a change of a company's name which does not include a company's change of ownership. Any such change must be reported within fourteen (14) days.

(7) Any application that remains pending for twelve (12) months will expire. Refundable fees will be refunded if a written request is made to the Department within six (6) months of the expiration of the application.