To satisfy the continuing education requirement for fire sprinkler contractors, continuing education shall be completed by the designated certified person or responsible managing employee on behalf of the fire sprinkler contractor licensee. Current licensure as a professional engineer or proof of current NICET Level III or IV certification in water-based fire protection systems layout shall satisfy the continuing education requirement for designated certified persons.
Continuing education offered through nationally recognized building and fire code organizations and their affiliates; nationally recognized fire sprinkler organizations and their affiliates; institutions of higher education; educational bodies specializing in automatic fire suppression system technology; as well as other entities approved by the Office shall be also acceptable. All continuing education entities seeking to be approved providers of continuing education shall make application to the Office and offer programs that:
225 ILCS 317/35