Section R. 29.405n - Classification of plans examiner; requirements; reciprocityRule 5n.
(1) This rule provides the classification for plans examiner pursuant to section 9 of the act, MCL 29.369.(2) A plans examiner is an individual who completes and passes the NFPA course and examination which covers the skill and knowledge requirements for plans examiner in NFPA 1031, "Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner," as adopted by reference in R 29.410, or the equivalent, as determined by the bureau in consultation with the state fire safety board.(3) An individual with a valid Pro Board or IFSAC certificate, applying for reciprocity certification, shall comply with all of the following:(a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or a public safety department in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1031, "Standard for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.(4) An individual applying for reciprocity certification shall be certified by another state's certifying agency and comply with all of the following: (a) Be a member or an employee of a fire department or a public safety department in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1031, "Standard for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.(5) 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 a public safety department in this state.(b) Be entered into the bureau's training information network.(c) Meet the NFPA 1031, "Standard for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Professional Qualifications," at the time of issue.(d) Complete and submit the bureau's Request For Reciprocity Application form, BFS-258.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.405n
2021 MR 21, Eff. 11/3/2021