Parts
7512.0100 to
7512.2800 are intended to be
consistent with Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299M. Parts
7512.0100 to
7512.2800 govern regulation by
municipalities; permit, filing, inspection, certificate, and license fees;
qualifications, examination, and licensing of fire protection contractors;
certification of journeyman sprinkler fitters; registration of apprentices; and
the administration and enforcement of parts
7512.0100 to
7512.2800 and Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 299M.
The effective date of parts
7512.0100 to
7512.2800 is February 21, 1994. A
person who submits satisfactory proof to the commissioner of actively engaging
in full-time fire protection system installation as a fire protection
contractor for a period of five years before February 21, 1994, and who applies
for a license on or before April 21, 1994, is eligible for licensure without
examination until February 21, 1996. A person who submits satisfactory proof to
the commissioner of actively engaging in full-time fire protection systems
installation as a sprinkler fitter for a period of five years before February
21, 1994, and who applies for a certificate on or before February 21, 1994, is
eligible for certification without examination until February 14, 1996. A
person who is exempt from examination for the two-year period, fulfills all
other requirements under this chapter and under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
299M, and pays the required annual fee must be granted the appropriate license
or certificate. A person who is exempt from examination by this part must pass
the examination by February 21, 1996, or surrender the license or certificate.
A license or certificate obtained without examination is not renewable on or
after February 21, 1996, until the appropriate examination is passed.