Section R. 29.405b - Classification for fire inspector; requirements; reciprocityRule 5b.
(1) This rule provides the classification for fire inspector pursuant to section 9 of the act, MCL 29.369.(2) A fire inspector is an individual who is certified as meeting the requirements for fire inspector certification, as specified in the fire prevention code, 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.1 to 29.33, and who completes and passes the bureau-approved fire inspector certification examination, which covers the skill and knowledge requirements for fire inspector in NFPA 1031, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner," as adopted by reference in R 29.410.(3) An individual shall apply to the bureau for certification on the bureau's State Certified Fire Inspector Application form, BFS-997.(4) An individual applying for reciprocity certification shall meet the requirements for fire inspector certification, as specified in the fire prevention code, 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.1 to 29.33, and comply with all of the following: (a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or public safety department in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1031, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner," at the time the certificate is awarded.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.(e) Complete and submit the bureau's State Certified Fire Inspector Application form, BFS-997, for certification.(5) An individual with a valid Pro Board or IFSAC certificate applying for reciprocity certification as a fire inspector shall comply with all of the following: (a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or public safety department in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1031, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner," at the time the certificate is awarded.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity form, BFS-258.(e) Complete and submit the bureau's State Certified Fire Inspector Application form, BFS-997, for certification.(6) An individual who has been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States, completed firefighter training while serving in the armed forces of the United States, and is applying for reciprocity certification shall comply with all of the following: (a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or public safety department in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1031, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner", at the time certification is issued.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.(e) Apply to the bureau on the bureau's State Certified Fire Inspector Application form, BFS-997, for certification.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.405b
2021 MR 21, Eff. 11/3/2021