Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0780 - Commerce and Insurance
Subtitle 0780-02 - Division of Fire Prevention
Chapter 0780-02-14 - Fire Extinguishers
Section 0780-02-14-.03 - CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0780-02-14-.03

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) An application for a certificate of registration as a firm 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:

(a) Written consent for representatives of the Division to enter, examine, and inspect any premises, building, room, or establishment used by the applicant while engaged in the business to determine compliance with the provisions of T.C.A. Title 62, Chapter 32, Part 2, and this chapter; and

(b) A statement detailing the applicant's qualifications (including education and experience) to engage in the business.

(2) Before granting a certificate, the Division (or an individual or agency approved by the Division) must determine that the applicant maintains a shop sufficiently equipped to enable the firm to service adequately the portable fire extinguishers and/or fixed fire extinguisher systems which it sells and installs.

(3) Every firm shall maintain a specific business location, which shall be indicated on the certificate.

(4) Each certificate shall be conspicuously posted on the premises of the firm office for which it is issued.

(5) A change of ownership of a registered firm, or branch office thereof, invalidates the current certificate. To assure continuation of the business, an application for a new certificate should be submitted to the Division, not less than fourteen (14) days prior to such change.

(6) A change of name, location, or mailing address requires a revised certificate. In the event of such change, the certificate holder shall, within fourteen (14) days thereafter, send to the Division:

(a) Written notice of the change; and

(b) The current certificate.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-32-202, 62-32-204 and 62-32-211.

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