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Maine Fire Protection Licensing Law

Maine Code · 13 sections

The following is the full text of Maine’s fire protection licensing law statutes as published in the Maine Code. For the official version, see the Maine Legislature.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1101

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).] 1.  Apprentice electrician.  "Apprentice electrician" means an apprentice who is engaged in a written agreement to work at and learn the trade of an electrician under the direct supervision of a licensed master, journeyman or limited electrician in an apprenticeship program registered pursuant to 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 29.3 (2016) with the United States Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship or a state apprenticeship agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §2 (AMD).] 1-A.  Electrical company.  "Electrical company" means a person, firm, corporation or partnership employing licensees engaged in the business of doing electrical installations.   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 406, §1 (AMD).] 1-B.  Board.  "Board" means the Electricians' Examining Board.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. I, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Electrical installations.  "Electrical installations" means the installation, repair, alteration and maintenance of electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures for heating, lighting, power purposes or heat activated fire alarms, intrusion alarms, energy management, telephone, cable and closed-circuit television, sound systems, data transmission, conduit and raceway systems and electrically supervised manual fire alarms and sprinkler systems. "Electrical installations" includes complete installations related to photovoltaic, fuel cell and wind power generation systems. "Electrical installations" does not include the installation or repair of portable appliances and other portable electrical equipment, installation of which involves only the insertion of an attachment plug into a fixed receptacle outlet. It is the meaning and intent of this subsection that the word "portable" does not include or apply to any type of fixed electrically operated or driven equipment.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Helper electrician.  "Helper electrician" means a person licensed to make electrical installations in the employment of a licensed master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company and under the direct supervision of a licensed master, journeyman or limited electrician but who does not qualify under subsection 1.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §2 (AMD).] 3-A.  Journeyman-in-training electrician.  "Journeyman-in-training electrician" means a person making electrical installations in the employment of a licensed master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company and under the indirect supervision of a licensed limited or master electrician.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §2 (AMD).] 4.  Journeyman electrician.  "Journeyman electrician" means a person licensed to make electrical installations in the employment and under the indirect supervision of a licensed master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §2 (AMD).] 4-A.  Supervision.  [PL 2017, c. 198, §2 (RP).] 5.  Limited electrician.  "Limited electrician" means a person licensed to make electrical installations limited to a specific type of electrically operated equipment or to specific electrical installations only authorized by this license.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §2 (AMD).] 6.  Master electrician.  "Master electrician" means a licensed person qualified under this chapter to engage in the business of installing electrical wires, conduits, apparatus, fixtures and other electrical equipment.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §2 (AMD).] 7.  Public service corporation.  [PL 2011, c. 290, §1 (RP).] 8.  Utility corporation.  "Utility corporation" means a utility that is not a public utility, as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102, or a person, firm or corporation subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission.   [PL 2011, c. 290, §2 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 385, §2 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 498, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 363 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 767, §§31-35 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 295, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 302, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 577, §§5-9 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §§31,32 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §§B3,B4 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 735, §§42-46 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 443, §82 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 450, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 349, §66 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 325, §§1-6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 336, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §§H24,25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 119, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §F1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 606, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV). PL 2003, c. 603, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 347, §§B1,2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. I, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 415, Pt. A, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. F, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 290, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 406, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 491, §14 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 650, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 198, §2 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1153-A

All electrical installations must comply with the National Electrical Code that is adopted by rule by the board. The board shall establish by rule technical standards for the proper installation of electrical equipment. These standards must conform as nearly as practicable to the National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association standard #70. The installation of the electrical equipment must also comply with the applicable statutes of the State and all applicable ordinances, orders, rules and regulations of any city or town where the installation is being performed. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2017, c. 198, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 69, §5 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 363 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 204, §C2 (RPR). PL 2017, c. 198, §12 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1202-B

A person licensed under this chapter must produce a copy of the license upon request of the state electrical inspector.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] The board may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] 1.  Apprentice electrician.  Licensing for an apprentice electrician is governed by this subsection.   A. An apprentice electrician who is licensed in accordance with this subsection and registered with an apprenticeship program may perform electrical installations under the direct supervision of a master electrician, journeyman electrician or limited electrician.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] B. The board may issue an apprentice electrician license to an individual who submits an application with the required fee and provides evidence of enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program that has been approved and validated by the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship or by a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Helper electrician.  Licensing for a helper electrician is governed by this subsection.   A. A helper electrician who is licensed in accordance with this subsection may make electrical installations under the direct supervision of a master electrician, journeyman electrician or limited electrician. A helper electrician must be employed by a supervising master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] B. The board may issue a helper electrician license to an individual who submits an application with the required fee.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Journeyman-in-training electrician.  Licensing for a journeyman-in-training electrician is governed by this subsection.   A. A journeyman-in-training electrician may make electrical installations while employed by a supervising master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company. A journeyman-in-training electrician may not supervise other electricians.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] B. An applicant for a journeyman-in-training license must first pass an examination approved by the board. To qualify for the examination, an applicant must submit an examination application with the required fee and provide evidence of one of the following:   (1) Completion of at least 2,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a licensed helper electrician and an electrical program at an accredited community college consisting of a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board;   (2) Completion of at least 6,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a licensed apprentice electrician and a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board or a course of study approved by the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship or by a state apprenticeship agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship;   (3) Completion of at least 2,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a licensed helper electrician and a vocational-electrical program of a state department of corrections;   (4) Comparable work experience, education or training, or any combination of comparable work experience, education or training, completed within the State or outside the State, that is acceptable to the board; or   (5) Completion of a 2-year secondary school career and technical education electrical program approved pursuant to Title 20‑A, section 8306‑B and completion of at least 6,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a licensed helper electrician. An individual applying pursuant to this subparagraph may take the examination upon graduating from the program and is credited 1,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations. The individual must complete any remaining work hours prior to applying for a journeyman-in-training license.   [PL 2023, c. 551, §§1-3 (AMD).] C. Upon passage of the examination, the board may issue the journeyman-in-training license to an applicant who submits a license application with the required fee and evidence of completion of a 45-hour course in the National Electrical Code within the 2 years prior to application for licensure.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 551, §§1-3 (AMD).] 4.  Journeyman electrician.  Licensing for a journeyman electrician is governed by this subsection.   A. A journeyman electrician may make electrical installations while employed by a supervising master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company. A person licensed under this subsection may supervise:   (1) Two helper electricians who are enrolled in, or have completed, a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board;   (2) Two apprentice electricians; or   (3) One helper electrician.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] B. An applicant for a journeyman electrician license must first pass an examination approved by the board. To qualify for the examination, an applicant must submit an examination application with the required fee and provide evidence of one of the following:   (1) Completion of at least 8,000 work hours in electrical installations as a licensed apprentice electrician and completion of a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board or a course of study approved by the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship or by a state apprenticeship agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship.   An individual applying pursuant to this subparagraph who has completed a 576-hour course of study adopted by the board or a course of study approved by the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship or by a state apprenticeship agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship and at least 4,000 of the 8,000 required work hours in the field of electrical installations as a licensed apprentice electrician may take the examination prior to completing the remaining required work hours;   (2) Completion of at least 8,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a licensed helper electrician or completion of at least 8,000 work hours in electrical installations as permitted under this chapter and completion of a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board;   (3) Completion of a secondary school career and technical education electrical program approved pursuant to Title 20‑A, section 8306‑B and completion of at least 8,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations. An individual applying pursuant to this subparagraph may take the examination upon graduating from the program and is credited 1,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations. The individual must complete any remaining work hours prior to applying for a journeyman electrician license;   (4) Completion of an electrical program at an accredited community college consisting of a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board and completion of at least 8,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a licensed helper electrician. An individual applying pursuant to this subparagraph may take the examination upon completion of the electrical program and is credited 4,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations. The individual must complete any remaining work hours prior to applying for a journeyman license;   (5) Completion of a vocational-electrical program of a state department of corrections and completion of at least 8,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a licensed helper electrician. An individual applying pursuant to this subparagraph may take the examination upon completion of the vocational-electrical program and is credited 4,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations. The individual must complete any remaining work hours prior to applying for a journeyman license; or   (6) Comparable work experience, education or training, or a combination of comparable work experience, education or training, completed within the State or outside the State, that is acceptable to the board.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] C. Upon passage of the examination, the board may issue the journeyman license to an individual who submits a license application with the required fee, demonstrates proof of any required work hours in the field of electrical installations and provides evidence of completion of a 45-hour course in the National Electrical Code within the 2 years prior to application for licensure.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] 5.  Master electrician.  Licensing for a master electrician is governed by this subsection.   A. A master electrician may make electrical installations without limitation. A master electrician is responsible for verifying the current licensure of all of that master electrician's employees, if licensure is applicable, prior to and during employment. A master electrician is responsible for any electrical installation that master electrician performs and for the electrical installations of individuals that master electrician supervises at the time of the electrical installations.   A master electrician may supervise:   (1) Two helper electricians who are enrolled in, or have completed, a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board;   (2) Two apprentice electricians employed by the master electrician; or   (3) One helper electrician employed by the master electrician.   A master electrician may supervise an unlimited number of licensed journeyman electricians, journeyman-in-training electricians or limited electricians.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] B. An applicant for a master electrician license must first pass an examination approved by the board. To qualify for the examination, an applicant must submit an examination application with the required fee and provide evidence of one of the following:   (1) Completion of at least 12,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a licensed helper or apprentice electrician and completion of a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board;   (2) Completion of at least 4,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a journeyman electrician and completion of a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board;   (3) Completion of at least 6,000 work hours in the field of electrical installations as a journeyman-in-training electrician and completion of a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board; or   (4) Comparable work experience, education or training, or a combination of comparable work experience, education or training, completed within the State or outside the State, that is acceptable to the board. The board may exercise its discretion to determine if a limited electrician license holder applying for a master electrician's license has adequate experience in all phases of electrical installation to take the examination.   A person who holds a journeyman or limited electrician license issued prior to July 1, 1987 is eligible to take the examination for a master electrician license if the person has completed the number of hours of work experience required by this paragraph.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] C. Upon passage of the examination, the board may issue the master electrician license to a person who submits a license application with the required fee and provides evidence of completion of a 45-hour course in the National Electrical Code within the 2 years prior to application for licensure.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] 6.  Limited electrician.  Licensing for a limited electrician is governed by this subsection.   A. A limited electrician may make electrical installations authorized by the specific limited electrician license category without limitation. A limited electrician may supervise helper electricians or apprentice electricians only in the performance of electrical installations authorized by the limited electrician's specific limited license category.   A limited electrician may supervise:   (1) Two helper electricians who are enrolled in, or have completed, a 576-hour course of study as adopted by the board;   (2) Two apprentice electricians; or   (3) One helper electrician.   A limited electrician is responsible for verifying the current licensure of all employees, if licensure is applicable, prior to and during employment. A limited electrician is responsible for any electrical installation work that limited electrician performs and for work of individuals that limited electrician supervises at the time of electrical installation.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] B. A limited electrician may make only electrical installations authorized by the specific limited license category, as follows:   (1) A limited electrician in water pumps is restricted to performing electrical work between the branch circuit overcurrent device, the water pump and associated controls;   (2) A limited electrician in outdoor signs, including sign lighting, may not perform electrical work on branch circuit wiring;   (3) A limited electrician in gasoline dispensing is restricted to performing electrical work between the branch circuit overcurrent device, the dispenser and associated controls;   (4) A limited electrician in traffic signals, including outdoor lighting of traffic signals, is restricted to performing electrical work on traffic signals, including outdoor lighting of traffic signals and the traffic signal electrical service;   (5) A limited electrician in house wiring is restricted to performing electrical work in one-family dwellings and 2-family dwellings, including manufactured homes;   (6) A limited electrician in refrigeration is restricted to performing electrical work between the branch circuit overcurrent device, the refrigeration equipment and associated controls;   (7) A limited electrician in low-energy electronics is restricted to performing electrical work on low-energy electronics as supplied by Class I, II and III limited energy systems, all fire alarm systems and the dedicated branch circuit wiring; and   (8) A limited electrician in crane wiring is restricted to the installation of electrical equipment and wiring used in connection with cranes, monorail hoists, hoists and runways.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] C. The board may require an applicant for a limited electrician license to first pass an examination approved by the board. When an examination is required, an applicant must submit an examination application with the required fee and provide evidence of one of the following, as applicable to the listed limited license category:   (1) For water pumps, completion of at least 135 hours of electrical education and 2,000 hours of work experience approved in rules adopted by the board;   (2) For outdoor signs, including sign lighting, completion of at least 135 hours of electrical education and 2,000 hours of work experience approved in rules adopted by the board;   (3) For gasoline dispensing, completion of at least 135 hours of electrical education and 2,000 hours of work experience approved in rules adopted by the board;   (4) For traffic signals, including outdoor lighting of the traffic signals, completion of at least 135 hours of electrical education and 2,000 hours of work experience approved in rules adopted by the board;   (5) For house wiring, completed at least 225 hours of electrical education and 4,000 hours of work experience approved in rules adopted by the board;   (6) For refrigeration, completion of:   (a) At least 270 hours of electrical education and 6,000 hours of work experience approved in rules adopted by the board; or   (b) An electrical program in refrigeration from an accredited institution and 6,000 hours of work experience approved in rules adopted by the board. Graduates of an electrical program in refrigeration from an accredited institution are credited with 4,000 hours work experience upon graduation;   (7) For low-energy electronics, including fire alarms, completion of at least 270 hours of electrical education and 4,000 hours of work experience approved in rules adopted by the board; or   (8) For crane wiring, completion of at least 135 hours of electrical education and 2,000 hours of work experience approved in rules adopted by the board.   A person may be eligible for examination under this paragraph by providing evidence of comparable work experience, education or training, or a combination of comparable work experience, education or training, completed within the State or outside the State, that is acceptable to the board.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] D. The board may issue a limited electrician license to an applicant who submits a license application with the required fee, passes any required examination and provides evidence of completion of a 45-hour course in the National Electrical Code within the 2 years prior to application for licensure.   [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2023, c. 327, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 551, §§1-3 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1255

The following persons are exempt from this chapter:   [PL 1991, c. 442, §1 (AMD).] 1.  Limited practice by nonresident.  [PL 2019, c. 375, §4 (RP).] 2.  Nonresident becoming resident.  [PL 2019, c. 375, §5 (RP).] 3.  Certain employees.  An employee or a subordinate of a person holding a license under this chapter as long as the practice does not include responsible charge or design or supervision by the employee or subordinate;   [PL 2019, c. 375, §6 (AMD).] 4.  United States Government employees.  Officers and employees of the Government of the United States while engaged within this State in the practice of the profession of engineering for said government.   5.  Interstate commerce corporation employees.  An officer or employee of a corporation engaged in interstate commerce as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to Regulate Commerce" approved February 4, 1887, as amended, or in interstate communication as defined in the Act of Congress entitled "Communications Act of 1934" approved June 9, 1934, while working solely as an employee of such corporation. An officer or employee of such corporation customarily in responsible charge of the engineering work of such corporation within this State must be a licensee under this chapter;   [PL 2005, c. 315, §8 (AMD).] 6.  Subsurface sewage disposal.  Persons who have been licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, section 42, subsection 3‑A, solely for the purpose of work relating to subsurface sewage disposal systems. This exemption does not apply to the board's power to license or to revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license of any licensee;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §1 (AMD).] 7.  Person who performs work on certain vessels.  A person who performs work only on vessels under 200 feet long; and   [PL 2007, c. 379, §2 (AMD).] 8.  Persons engaged in design of minor construction.  Persons engaged in the design of the following minor construction do not need to provide stamped and sealed plans and specifications unless specifically required by the code enforcement officer.   A. Detached one-family or 2-family residences;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] B. Farm buildings with an overall floor plan not exceeding 3,000 square feet;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] C. Single bathroom additions or renovations in an existing building if there is no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] D. Revisions or additions to plumbing systems costing up to $10,000 if the work has no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal and does not involve roof drains;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] E. Revisions to existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and design of new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems if the work has no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal requirements and the project does not include more than one heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit with a maximum cooling capacity of 5 tons or heating capacity of 200,000 BTUs;   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] F. Revisions or additions to structural systems costing up to $10,000 if the design is in accordance with the tables provided in the International Building Code; and   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] G. Revisions or additions to electrical systems costing up to $10,000 if the work has no impact on the building’s compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal.   [PL 2007, c. 379, §3 (NEW).] All work done under these exemptions must be in accordance with the licensing requirements of the trade involved, including, but not limited to, all applicable construction industry design standards such as the National Fire Protection Association codes, the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code adopted pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103 and any other state and municipal building and energy codes then in effect.   [PL 2019, c. 375, §7 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 760, §5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 442, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 355, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 186, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 34, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2005, c. 315, §§5-9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 379, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 375, §§4-7 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1371

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 1.  Certificate.  "Certificate" means the document issued by the commissioner to a person indicating that the person is certified by the State as qualified to perform the job indicated in that document.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).] 2.  Certified responsible managing supervisor.  "Certified responsible managing supervisor" means a person certified by the State as qualified to determine whether the plan and installation of fire sprinkler systems meet the standards provided by law, rule and regulation.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 3.  Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 4.  Department.  "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 5.  Fire sprinkler system.  "Fire sprinkler system" means an assembly of overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or without other agents to dispersal openings or devices to extinguish, control or contain fire and to provide protection from exposure to fire or the products of combustion, planned in accordance with a national or state standard.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).] 6.  Fire sprinkler system contractor.  "Fire sprinkler system contractor" means a person licensed by the commissioner to undertake the planning, installation or inspection of a fire sprinkler system or any part of such a system.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).] 7.  Inspect.  "Inspect" means to visually examine a fire sprinkler system or a portion of the system to verify that it appears to be in working order and free from physical damage.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 8.  Installation.  "Installation" means the initial placement of a sprinkler system or part of the system or the extension, modification or alteration of a system or part after the initial placement.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 9.  License.  "License" means the document issued by the commissioner to a contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in the fire sprinkler system business in this State.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD).] 10.  Plan.  "Plan" means a shop drawing or erection plan of a fire sprinkler system or a part of the system.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 11.  Planning.  "Planning" means to draw or create plans.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §33 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1372

1.  State requirements.  The following documentation is required for persons involved in the installation of fire sprinklers.   A. Any person who undertakes planning or installation of a fire sprinkler system, or any part of the system, within this State must be licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor. A person may not be identified as a fire sprinkler system contractor or any similar term unless licensed by the State.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).] B. Any person who undertakes the review, approval and signing required for plans prior to submission to the Department of Public Safety must be certified by the commissioner. A person may not be identified as a certified responsible managing supervisor unless certified by the State.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).] C. Any person who inspects a fire sprinkler system, other than a certified responsible managing supervisor or an agent of municipal or State Government or licensed insurer who inspects a system in performing that person's duties for that government or insurer, must be registered by the commissioner.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).] [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).] 2.  Posting of licenses, certificates and registrations.  Each license, certificate and registration issued under this chapter must be posted in a conspicuous place in the place of business of the person to whom it is issued. A license, certificate or registration is not transferable.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).] 3.  Municipal licenses.  A municipality may not require fire sprinkler system contractors to be municipally licensed nor may any municipality issue a permit for any fire sprinkler system unless satisfied that the person applying for the permit complies with this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §34 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1374

The commissioner shall set fees for licensure, certification and registration which shall be just sufficient to cover the costs of implementing this chapter. A person licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor who wishes to be certified as a responsible managing supervisor shall not be required to pay a fee for that certification. A person certified as a professional engineer by the State shall not be required to pay a fee for either being licensed as a fire sprinkler system contractor or being certified as a responsible managing supervisor.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] All fees received by the department shall be paid to the State Treasurer and shall be used for carrying out this chapter. Any balance of these fees shall not lapse but shall be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal years.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1375

1.  Fire sprinkler system contractor.  The commissioner shall issue a fire sprinkler system contractor license to any person who retains, either by employment or contract, at least one certified responsible managing supervisor. A certified responsible managing supervisor may also be a fire sprinkler system contractor.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).] 2.  Certification of responsible managing supervisor.  The commissioner shall issue a responsible managing supervisor certificate to any person who:   A. Is certified by the National Institute for the Certification in Engineering Technologies at Level III for fire protection automatic sprinkler systems layout;   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] B. Is licensed by the State as a professional engineer and has 5 years experience in the field of fire protection, mechanical, piping or related engineering fields; or   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] C. If applying prior to July 1, 1995, has 5 years prior experience in the planning or installation of fire sprinkler systems in the United States if the applicant provides a sworn statement of reference from 3 individuals as to the applicant's experience and is approved by the Fire Sprinkler Advisory Council created in section 1381.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] [PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).] 3.  Inspection technician.  The commissioner shall issue an inspection technician registration to any person who demonstrates an understanding of fire sprinkler system planning, installation and maintenance sufficient to determine whether a fire sprinkler system is in proper operating condition.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §35 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1376

Within 10 days after terminating employment or a contractual agreement with a licensed fire sprinkler system contractor the certified responsible managing supervisor involved shall notify the commissioner of that fact.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1377

Prior to construction of any fire sprinkler system, or prior to an addition involving more than 20 new sprinkler heads to a fire sprinkler system, regulated by the National Fire Protection Association, Pamphlet No. 13, as amended, a fire sprinkler system contractor shall obtain a permit from the commissioner who shall review the plan for construction or addition and charge a reasonable fee for the review and permitting process. All plans to be submitted by a contractor to the Department of Public Safety must be reviewed, approved and signed by the certified responsible managing supervisor retained by the contractor.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).] All plans for construction of or alteration to fire sprinkler systems must prominently display the fire sprinkler system contractor's license number, as well as the responsible managing supervisor's certification number and the name and address of the person to install the fire sprinkler system. Each permit issued must be displayed prominently at the site of construction. Within 30 days of the completion of a new fire sprinkler system or an addition to an existing fire sprinkler system, a fire sprinkler system contractor shall provide to the commissioner a copy of the permit signed by the certified responsible managing supervisor representing that the fire sprinkler system has been installed according to specifications of the approved plan to the best of the supervisor's knowledge, information and belief.   [PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 728, §36 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1379

The commissioner shall investigate or cause to be investigated all complaints made to the commissioner and all cases of noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. The commissioner may suspend or revoke a license, certification or registration pursuant to Title 5, section 10004. The commissioner may refuse to issue or renew a license, certification or registration or the District Court may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license, certification or registration of a person who is found guilty of:   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).] 1.  Fraud or deceit.  The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, certification or registration;   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 2.  Negligence or misconduct.  Any negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the planning, installation or inspection of a fire sprinkler system. Continued failure to conform to standards or rules adopted by the department shall be prima facie evidence of negligence or incompetency;   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 3.  Violation of law.  Any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the department; or   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 4.  Conviction of crime.  Subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341, a crime which involves dishonesty or false statement or which relates directly to the practice of fire sprinkler system planning, installation, inspection or any crime for which incarceration for one year or more may be imposed.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] The commissioner, for reasons the commissioner may deem sufficient, may reissue a license, certification or registration to any person whose license, certification or registration has been revoked.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 1380

1.  Penalties.  Any person who plans, installs or inspects a fire sprinkler system, or any part of that system, without obtaining the required license, certification or registration, or after the license, certification or registration has expired or has been suspended or revoked or temporarily suspended or revoked, or who installs or alters a system without obtaining a permit as required by this chapter is guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW).] 2.  Injunction.  The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin any person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have or may be instituted in District Court or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.   [PL 1989, c. 247, §§2, 4 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 247, §§2,4 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 18101

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 1.  Accessory equipment.  "Accessory equipment" means equipment, materials and controls that are not integral parts of the oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning unit but that are connected to the oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning unit and have the potential to affect the safety of the equipment.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  ASME container.  "ASME container" means a container constructed in accordance with a code developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or its successor organization.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Board.  "Board" means the Maine Fuel Board established in Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 49.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Chimney.  "Chimney" means a factory-built, masonry or metal chimney constructed to allow one or more vertical or nearly vertical passageways for conveying flue gases from a building to the outside atmosphere.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Dispensing station.  "Dispensing station" means a licensed facility consisting of fixed equipment where propane or natural gas is stored and dispensed into portable containers.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Equipment installations.  "Equipment installations" means the installation, alteration or repair of oil, solid fuel, propane or natural gas burning equipment and chimneys, or pellet-fired central heating appliances, including accessory equipment as relating only to the safety of the installation. Associated electrical equipment must be wired in compliance with the rules of the Electricians' Examining Board established in Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 13.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §1 (AMD).] 7.  Natural gas.  "Natural gas" means hydrocarbon fuel in a gaseous state with a composition of predominantly CH4.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §1 (AMD).] 8.  NFPA.  "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 9.  Propane.  "Propane" means a hydrocarbon fuel with a chemical composition of predominantly C3H8, whether recovered from natural gas or from crude oil.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 10.  Self-service dispensing station.  "Self-service dispensing station" means a licensed facility where propane or natural gas is dispensed into permanently mounted fuel containers on vehicles.   [PL 2015, c. 169, §1 (AMD).] 11.  Solid fuel.  "Solid fuel" means coal, wood, pellets and other similar organic materials or any combination of them.   [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. I, §1 (AMD).] 12.  State fuel inspector.  "State fuel inspector" means a person employed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation to enforce the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).] 13.  Wood pellets.  "Wood pellets" means a wood fuel product manufactured from compressed sawdust or other wood by-product that is pressed or extruded into pieces of uniform size and shape that are designed to be fed in bulk to a combustion chamber. "Wood pellets" does not include ground wood chips.   [PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. C, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 344, Pt. E, §2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. I, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 169, §1 (AMD). The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.

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