8 CCR 1507-11-3 - FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
3.1
Registration Required
3.1.1 Any individual or
company that employs individuals who physically work on, design, test, inspect,
or install any part of a Fire Suppression System, including underground supply
lines from public water lines to system risers and backflow preventers, must be
registered.
Exemptions:
1.
Public utilities installing underground supply lines for which they remain
responsible to maintain and repair after initial installation.
2. Building owners conducting maintenance on
their fire protection systems under the provisions of NFPA 25 and filing
reports with the local fire department having certified Fire Suppression System
Inspectors or the Division. This exception does not apply to work conducted on
system components that would require licensing, registration, or certification
under any state or federal laws or regulations.
3. An individual who installs a system in his
or her single family residence (owner occupied) that is designed by a
registered contractor and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D standards, and
meets all local requirements.
4.
Individuals or companies installing pre-engineered range hoods and duct
extinguishing systems.
5.
Individuals or companies that install, maintain, repair, or test Multipurpose
Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems or other systems that would be classified as
plumbing under these Rules and the definitions specified by the Colorado State
Board of Plumbers in CRS Title 12, Article 58.
3.2 Specific Registrations
3.2.1 Individuals or companies performing
work in accordance with Section 3.1 on Fire Suppression Systems in commercial,
civil, or residential occupancies must be registered as "FIRE SUPPRESSION
SYSTEM CONTRACTOR."
3.2.2
Individuals or companies performing work in accordance with Section 3.1 on Fire
Suppression Systems only in residential occupancies must be registered as
"RESIDENTIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM CONTRACTOR."
3.2.3 Individuals or companies installing
Underground Supply Lines from public water lines to system risers must be
registered as "FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM CONTRACTOR- UNDERGROUND."
3.2.4 Individuals or companies conducting
installation, maintenance, service or testing of backflow prevention devices
installed on fire sprinkler systems must be registered as "FIRE SUPPRESSION
SYSTEM CONTRACTOR- BACKFLOW."
3.2.5
Individuals or companies performing work on a Premanufactured system to be
installed in Colorado subject to regulation by the State of Colorado's adopted
Codes, Standards, Rules, and Regulations must be registered as "FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM CONTRACTOR- PREMANUFACTURED"
3.3 Registration Application Requirements
In order to register, each contractor operating in Colorado must understand, agree, and attest to the following:
3.3.1 That the applicant must carry general
liability insurance in the amount of at least $1 million that includes products
and completed operations coverage related to the installation of Fire
Suppression Systems.
Exemption: Government entities serving as contractors on their own wholly owned properties.
3.3.2 That the applicant is a principal of
the company as defined in Colorado Revised Statutes 24 33.5 1202(8.4), C.R.S.,
which has been recorded with the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
Exemption: Government entities serving as contractors on their own wholly owned properties.
3.3.3 That all information included on the
application is complete and correct.
3.3.4 That the applicant will notify the
Division within 30 days of any changes that occur in the information provided,
including but not limited to: a change in responsible managing employee or
principal agent of the contractor; a change in address, telephone number, or
e-mail address; or a change in insurance coverage.
3.3.5 That the applicant has read,
understands, and will comply with Colorado Revised Statutes governing Fire
Suppression Systems; all applicable rules, codes, and standards adopted by the
Division; and all codes, ordinances and resolutions adopted by municipalities,
counties and fire protection districts in which they work.
3.3.6 That the applicant must not perform any
installation or maintenance work on a Fire Suppression System in Colorado until
such time as their registration has been formally issued by the
Division.
3.4
Registration Application and Renewal Procedures
3.4.1 An applicant must apply for
registration in a format provided by the Division. Application instructions are
available on the Division's website (www.colorado.gov/dfpc); from the
Division's offices at 700 Kipling St, Suite 4100, Denver, CO 80215; or by
telephone at 303-239-4100.
3.4.2 An
applicant must submit the completed application along with the registration
fees and all required supporting documentation prior to action by the Division.
No cash payments will be accepted.
3.4.3 An applicant must submit documentation
of general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1 million that
includes products and completed operations coverage related to the installation
of Fire Suppression Systems. The documentation submitted must identify
inclusion and exclusions of the coverage including any restrictions on the
types of systems to be insured.
3.4.4 An applicant must submit proof of
existence and good standing of the applicant with the Secretary of
State.
3.4.5 New applicants must
submit a completed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Residency as required in
24-76.5-103(4)(b),
C.R.S. The affidavit must have been executed within 30 days of the submittal of
the application.
3.5
Duration of Registration
3.5.1 The
registration period for new and renewal registrations will expire on December
31st each year regardless of when the registration was issued, unless earlier
suspended or revoked. There will be no pro-rating of registration
fees.
3.5.2 Applications for
renewal shall be submitted no more than 30 days prior to expiration, A grace
period for renewal may be extended for up to 30 days after expiration, after
which a late application fee will be assessed.
3.5.3 All applications for registration shall
have no longer than 30 days from the original submittal to correct deficiencies
in their application including missing materials or fees. Applications older
than 30 days with outstanding deficiencies will be considered vacated
applications and the fees surrendered.
3.5.4 Applicants submitting more than 60 days
after expiration shall submit all documentation required of a new applicant in
addition to any required documentation for their renewal application.
3.6 Specific Requirements for Fire
Suppression System Contractors
3.6.1 A Fire
Suppression Contractor must engage a Responsible Managing Employee,
3.6.2 Contractors without a RME on staff
shall employ on staff an individual qualified in the layout, fabrication,
installation, alteration, servicing, repair, and inspection of fire suppression
systems. A registered sprinkler fitter may be utilized to meet this
requirement.
3.6.3 Fire Suppression
System Contractors regulated by these Rules must not allow a person to work on
a fire sprinkler system who is not registered with the Division as a Sprinkler
Fitter.
Exemption: Persons who are enrolled in a sprinkler fitter apprenticeship program and are under the direct supervision and immediate presence of a registered Sprinkler Fitter may perform work on a Fire Suppression System.
3.7 Specific Requirements for Residential
Fire Suppression System Contractors
3.7.1 A
Residential Fire Suppression System Contractor must engage a RME.
3.7.2 Contractors without a RME on staff
shall employ on staff an individual with demonstrated knowledge of suppression
systems to serve as primary technical point of contact for the
contractor.
3.7.3 Knowledge may be
demonstrated by successful completion of residential sprinkler system training,
completion of NFPA 13D related coursework, or other residential suppression
system training as approved by the Division. A registered sprinkler fitter may
be utilized to meet this requirement.
Codes and Standards Assessment (CSA) Sprinkler Residential On-Site Competent Person Exam (ASR2) or Sprinkler Commercial/Residential On-Site Competent Person (ASCR2) satisfies this experience requirement.
3.7.4 For contractors installing
CPVC or PEX piping systems, the applicant must provide a certificate of
successful completion of the applicable training course issued by the
manufacturer or their representative to the contractor's employed fitter(s)
intending to work on and install these systems.
3.7.5 Before installing a pre-engineered
residential Fire Suppression System, applicants must demonstrate that they are
authorized and certified by the system manufacturer to install that specific
residential Fire Suppression System.
3.8 Specific Requirements for Fire
Suppression System Contractors-Backflow
3.8.1
A Fire Suppression System Contractor-Backflow must employ cross-connection
control technicians holding valid certification from the American Society of
Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), the American Backflow Prevention Association
(ABPA), or the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), in conformance
with requirements set forth by the Colorado Primary Drinking Water
Regulations.
3.9
Specific Requirements for Fire Suppression System Contractors-Underground
3.9.1 Upon initial application or renewal,
Fire Suppression System Contractors-Underground will attest that all personnel
performing work on fire suppression systems have received training on and
retain copies available for use of NFPA 13, NFPA 22, and NFPA 24, as adopted by
the Division in 8 CCR 1507-101, and a copy of these Fire Suppression Program
Rules.
3.9.2 All Fire Suppression
System Contractors-Underground personnel shall at all times have access on the
worksite to copies of NFPA 13, NFPA 22, and NFPA 24, as adopted by the Division
in 8 CCR 1507-101, and a copy of these Fire Suppression Program
rules.
3.9.3 Upon initial
application or renewal, Fire Suppression Contractors-Underground will attest
that until they release responsibility for the underground fire main
installation to the owner, they will not allow any fire suppression system to
be connected to the underground fire main by any person not registered with the
Division as a Fire Suppression System Contractor, unless said person is exempt
from registration by Section 3.1.1 of these rules.
3.10 Specific requirements for Fire
Suppression System Contractor- Premanufactured
3.10.1 Fire Suppression System Contractor-
Premanufactured must employ or contract with a State of Colorado Certified
PREMANUFACTURED SYSTEM FIRE SUPPRESSION SPECIAL INSPECTOR who is responsible
to:
1. Oversee, inspect, and certify (via the
CORI) that the system has been installed in accordance the State of Colorado's
adopted Codes, Standards, Rules, and Regulations.
2. Oversee, inspect, and certify (via the
CORI) that the system has been installed in accordance with the accompanying
design documents which have been reviewed, approved, and permitted by the
qualified local jurisdiction where the premanufactured system will be
installed.
3.10.2 Fire
Suppression System Contractor- Premanufactured must employ a State of Colorado
registered Sprinkler Fitter.
3.10.3
Fire Suppression System Contractor- Premanufactured upon application for
renewal must produce evidence that the company's design processes, installation
operations, and inspection practices have been inspected and approved by DFPC
within the previous three years. The cost of said inspection and review is the
sole responsibility of the Contractor including all travel cost as deemed
necessary by the Division for onsite inspection. The documentation of this
approval by DFPC will not be released until the associated cost of the
inspection have been remitted to DFPC.
3.11 Denial of Application
3.11.1 The Division may deny any application
for registration for the following reasons:
1.
False statements on the application form or in any of the attachments required
for registration;
2. Failure to
meet or complete all requirements specified within the application;
3. The applicant is currently barred from
registration, certification, or licensure from another State agency, governing
body, or local jurisdiction;
4. The
applicant has been convicted of a crime which reflects upon the integrity of
the applicant in operating within the capacity for which they are seeking
registration;
5. The applicant has
been terminated from employment from a registered fire suppression contractor,
fire authority, or other governing body for engaging in negligent or unsafe
work or construction practices.
3.11.2 If the Division finds that grounds
exist for the denial of any application for registration, action shall be taken
according to the provisions of the Colorado Administrative Procedure Act,
Section 24-4-101, et seq.,
C.R.S.
3.12 Registration
Renewal
3.12.1 Applications for renewal shall
be submitted prior to expiration, subject to a 60-day grace period. Applicants
submitting more than 60 days after expiration shall submit all documentation
required of a new applicant in addition to documentation of continuing
education in accordance with 5.4.2 and may be required to pay a late
application fee as well as the renewal fee.
3.12.2 RMEs must demonstrate that they have
maintained their appropriate certifications or licensure. Individuals qualified
under 3.6.2 or 3.7.2 must demonstrate CEU's in accordance with Section
5.4.2.
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