Nev. Admin. Code § 477.325

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 477.325 - Fees; exemptions; effect of certificate; refunds

1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the schedule of fees for:

(a) A license to install or maintain portable fire extinguishers and fixed systems and a blaster's certificate of registration is as follows:

(1) Type A for full service of portable fire extinguishers..............................................	$528
(2) Type B for portable fire extinguishers without hydrostatic service.........................	429
(3) Type B-C or B-D for Type B with hydrostatic service (C is low pressure, D is high pressure hydro) ..........................................................................................................	450
(4) Type E for fixed fire extinguishing systems:
(I) E-1 for pre-engineered systems ............................................................................	165
(II) E-2 for all other engineered systems ...................................................................	165
(III) Both E-1 and E-2 ..............................................................................................	330
(5) Type F for fire alarm ...............................................................................................	528
(6) Type G for automatic sprinkler systems, except those covered by NFPA 13D and 13R, 2016 editions ......................................................	528
(7) Type G-U for all underground private fire service mains and their appurtenances ...........................................................................................................................	297
(8) Type G-U for private hydrant repair, installation and maintenance........................	297
(9) Type G-U for the testing of backflow devices ........................................................	297
(10) Type H for hood and duct cleaning .......................................................................	528
(11) Type I for standpipe systems .................................................................................	528
(12) Type J for systems classified pursuant to NFPA 13D and 13R, 2016 editions.....................................................................................................	528
(13) A new blaster's certificate of registration ..............................................................	66
(14) Annual renewal of a blaster's certificate ...............................................................	66
(15) Type MG license to install medical gas systems ...................................................	297
(16) Type EWD (Early Warning Device) license to sell or install heat detectors ...................................................................................................................................	132
(b) A new certificate of registration (each class) ...............................................................	85
(c) Renewal of a certificate of registration .........................................................................	.40
(d) Issuance of a duplicate license or certificate ................................................................	14
(e) Change of information on a certificate or license .........................................................	14
(f) An annual license for the sale at retail of all types of fire extinguishers.........................	31
(g) Retaking an examination or any part of an examination.................................................	25
(h) A certificate of registration and license for codes and regulations in interior design ..........................................................................................................................................	120
(i) Renewal of a certificate of registration and license for codes and regulations in interior design .........................................................................................................................	56

2. The fees for a license do not apply to this State or its political subdivisions. The fees for certificates of registration apply in all cases. A certificate of registration operates as a license for a person to perform a specific job for a company licensed pursuant to this chapter and chapter 477 of NRS.

3. The State Fire Marshal will refund the fee for a license, less an administrative fee of $38.50, if a written request for a refund, stating that the licensee has not, after being licensed, engaged in any of the activities for which the license is issued, is received by the State Fire Marshal within 30 days after the date of the issuance of the license.

4. The following fees are established for the administrative and regulatory services of the State Fire Marshal Division:

(a) All copy service will be at the rate of 50 cents for each page.

(b) Fees for investigative services are as follows:

(1) For expert testimony rendered by the Division in a civil proceeding, the fee of $110 for each hour of testimony or research will be charged.

(2) The actual costs for an investigation must be paid by the person investigated if the person is found guilty.

(3) Investigative and hearing costs must be paid by the person investigated, if the hearing officer finds in favor of the State Fire Marshal.

(c) The State Fire Marshal may charge a fee for the following services based on an hourly cost sufficient to cover the salaries and administrative expenses for:

(1) Requests for an immediate review of plans to expedite a project. The State Fire Marshal will calculate the hourly costs based on the average amount the State Fire Marshal pays for the position of employment which is applicable to the service being provided, including, without limitation, inspectors and plan checkers.

(2) Additional reviews of plans or specifications required by changes, additions or alterations to the plans or specifications.

(3) Reviews of requests to use alternate materials, designs, methods of construction or equipment.

(d) The fee for witnessing any test for acceptance is $27 for each test requiring a separate fee for certification.

(e) A fee may be charged for the costs associated with providing training programs. The State Fire Marshal may waive this fee if a reasonable justification for doing so is provided.

(f) Instructional supplies and materials will be supplied at the approximate cost of providing them.

(g) Fees for instructors are $55.30 per hour, or as set by contract for specific classes, plus per diem and travel expenses.

(h) Any additional costs for service will be added, as well as an administrative fee of 5.5 percent of the total cost of each program.

(i) Costs of certification are based upon hours of training, but will not exceed $50. Fees will be charged for any certification other than:

(1) Initial firefighter certification I and II for a member of a volunteer fire department; or

(2) Certification for hazardous materials awareness and operations for all first responders for a governmental agency.

(j) Additional fees equal to those charged for initial testing will be charged for retesting those who fail.

(k) The State Fire Marshal will not collect fees pursuant to this section from a person if a third party, such as the employer of the person, pays that fee.

(l) Any service provided by the State Fire Marshal Division may be billed at the rate of $38.50 per hour or the actual cost of providing the service, whichever is greater.

(m) Any service performed by a special deputy on behalf of the State Fire Marshal may be billed, pursuant to an interagency agreement, at the rate of $38.50 per hour, the actual cost of providing the service or any other rate specified by this chapter. The State Fire Marshal may allow such fees or any part thereof to be collected and used by the agency supporting the special deputy.

(n) Approval for equipment or materials which are not on a list published by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, inspection agency or other organization concerned with product evaluation will be issued annually for a fee of $610 per product, $38.50 per hour of research and actual expenses incurred in evaluating the product. If a product or material is not approved, there will be charged a fee of $38.50 per hour of research and actual expenses incurred in evaluating the product, except that the minimum fee is $184. Approval of a product lapses if the:

(1) Product is modified;

(2) Name of the product or person manufacturing the product is changed;

(3) Ownership of the company is changed;

(4) Use of the product is changed; or

(5) Annual fee is not paid.

(o) Requests for statistical information received before the publication of the annual report will be supplied as available. The administrative cost to receive such statistical information will be calculated and assessed in accordance with this section.

5. The State Fire Marshal may establish a fee for supplying copies of the annual report to persons and agencies other than fire, legislative and state agencies. The fee will be limited to the actual cost of the publication and distribution of the report, plus an administrative fee of $38.50.

6. The State Fire Marshal may refund all or part of any fee if he or she deems it appropriate. To be eligible for a training refund, a registrant must give not less than 72 hours' notice before removing his or her name from the registration list. The State Fire Marshal may require the registrant to provide written documentation of the notice.

7. For a plan review, the State Fire Marshal will collect a fee in accordance with section 109 of the International Building Code, 2018 edition.

Nev. Admin. Code § 477.325

[St. Fire Marshal, §§ 1.601 & 1.602, eff. 11-27-78]-(NAC A 1-19-84; 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; 8-22-86, eff. 9-1-86; 3-9-89; 8-24-90; 5-18-94; R207-99, 2-7-2000; R220-99, 9-25-2000; R062-04, 9-3-2004; R090-10, 12-30-2011); St. Fire Marshal, §§ 1.601 & 1.602, eff. 11-27-78-NAC A 1-19-84; 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; 8-22-86, eff. 9-1-86; 3-9-89; 8-24-90; 5-18-94; R207-99, 2-7-2000; R220-99, 9-25-2000; R062-04, 9-3-2004; R090-10, 12-30-2011; A by R123-13, eff. 1/16/2015; A by R132-18A, eff. 2/20/2020; A by R132-18CAP, eff. 12/16/2020; A by R183-22A, eff. 12/14/2022; A by R048-24A, eff. 8/26/2024

NRS 477.030, 477.032