Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.2808

Current through Vol. 24-18, October 15, 2024

Section R. 29.2808 - Application for certification; categories of certification

Rule 8.

(1) A firm wishing to be certified under section 26 of the act shall submit an application to the department of consumer and industry services, office of fire safety, on forms provided by the department of consumer and industry services, office of fire safety.

(2) A firm wishing to be certified may only be certified in the category or categories and for the type of work for which the firm demonstrates qualification. Categories of certification are as follows:

(a) Fire alarm systems.

(b) Fire alarm voice communication systems.

(c) Custom-designed carbon dioxide systems.

(d) Pre-engineered carbon dioxide systems.

(e) Custom-designed wet or dry chemical systems.

(f) Pre-engineered wet or dry chemical systems.

(g) Custom-designed clean agent suppression systems.

(h) Pre-engineered clean agent suppression systems.

(i) Custom-designed foam systems.

(j) Pre-engineered foam systems.

(k) Custom-designed, water-based sprinkler systems, including underground water supply.

(l) Custom designed water spray or water mist systems.

(m) Water reservoir (aboveground).

(n) Water reservoir (underground).

(o) Custom designed pressure tank water supply.

(p) Engineered pump pressure supply.

(q) Engineered explosion suppression systems.

(r) Categories for new technologies.

(3) If the categories of certification in subrule (2) of this rule do not adequately describe a required system or portion of a system for which certification is required, then the firm shall provide sufficient information so that a category can be determined.

(4) An application shall be completed and accompanied by the statutory fee, $50.00 of which is not refundable, if it is determined that the qualifying person does not meet the requirements of R 29.2804. Each question shall be answered in its entirety. The application shall request, at a minimum, all of the following information:

(a) The official name and mailing address of the firm.

(b) The location of the firm if other than the mailing address.

(c) The name or names of the chief operating officer or officers of the firm.

(d) The name or names of the qualifying person or persons, listed by category of certification as set forth in subrule (2) of this rule, to whom the firm desires to delegate authority to document the installation or modification of required fire alarm systems or required fire suppression systems pursuant to the firm's certification.

(e) A notarized technical qualifications resume signed by the qualifying person for the qualifying person or persons who will provide the technical qualifications for the firm. The resume shall be accompanied by written evidence from employers and schools attesting to the technical qualifications stated in the resume. If the qualifying person holds certification at level 3 or above from NICET, national institute of certification in engineering technologies, then a technical resume is not required.

(f) A statement from the chief operating officer of the firm stating that the firm is capable of providing service to required fire alarm systems or required fire suppression systems within 24 hours on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis.

(g) A statement from the chief operating officer of the firm stating that replacement parts are available for required fire alarm systems or required fire suppression systems.

(5) A firm shall be approved and certified by the department of consumer and industry services, office of fire safety, before performing work specified in the act. If a firm is denied certification, then the firm may request an appeal to the state fire safety board within 60 days of the certification denial.

(6) If a firm is denied certification and wishes to appeal that denial, then the firm shall provide all of the following information to the state fire safety board with a letter requesting an appeal:

(a) The history and background of the firm.

(b) A copy of the firm's employee training policy and a description of the training programs.

(c) A specific list of completed fire alarm systems or fire suppression systems installed or serviced by the firm. The list shall be submitted as evidence of qualification in the category or categories for which certification is requested. The fire alarm system or fire suppression system shall be available for inspection by the department of consumer and industry services, office of fire safety.

(d) Samples of typical operating and maintenance instructions provided by the firm to the owner or operator of a fire alarm system or fire suppression system.

(e) Samples of fire alarm system or fire suppression system inspection forms and procedures used by the firm and samples of shop drawings prepared by the firm for installed or modified systems.

(f) A list of the testing, maintenance, service, or inspection services available listed by category of certification as set forth in subrule (2) of this rule for which certification is requested.

(g) The firm's geographic area of coverage.

(h) Not less than 3 references recommending that the firm be certified by the department of consumer and industry services, office of fire safety. The references shall be from sources that have knowledge of the technical capability in the type of fire alarm system or fire suppression system for which certification is requested and can speak for the firm's qualifications.

(7) The board may request additional information before rendering a decision.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.2808

1983 AACS; 2003 AACS