Extinguisher specialist: means an individual who is or is designated to be in active and responsible charge of the work of installing or servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing or servicing fixed fire extinguisher systems. See Tennessee Code 62-32-203
Extinguisher technician: means an individual who may perform the work of installing or servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing or servicing fixed fire extinguisher systems and who services portable extinguishers or fixed systems only under direct supervision of a licensed extinguisher specialist. See Tennessee Code 62-32-203
Firm: means any person, partnership, corporation or association offering service and servicing of portable fire extinguishers or fixed fire extinguisher systems, including installation. See Tennessee Code 62-32-203
Fixed fire extinguisher system: means a device mounted to a permanent structure and containing powder, liquid or gases that can be expelled under pressure for the purpose of suppressing or extinguishing a fire. See Tennessee Code 62-32-203
Hydrostatic testing: means pressure testing by hydrostatic methods. See Tennessee Code 62-32-203
Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Portable fire extinguisher: means a portable device containing powder, liquid or gases that can be expelled under pressure for the purpose of suppressing or extinguishing a fire. See Tennessee Code 62-32-203
(1) Each firm engaged in the business of installing or servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing or servicing fixed fire extinguisher systems must have a certificate of registration issued by the commissioner.(2) The initial fee for the certificate of registration must be in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) and the renewal fee for each year thereafter must be in an amount not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300).(3) A nonrefundable application fee, in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), shall accompany the initial application.(4) Each separate office location of a firm engaged in the business of installing or servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing or servicing fixed extinguisher systems, other than the location identified on the certificate of registration, must have a branch office registration certificate issued by the board. The initial fee for a branch office registration certificate must be in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), and the renewal fee for each year thereafter must be in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). The division shall identify each branch office location as a part of a registered firm before a branch office registration certificate may be issued.(5) A nonrefundable application fee for branch offices, in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), shall accompany the initial application.(b) No firm shall perform hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers without a valid authorization to do such work from the department. Authorization shall be noted on the firm’s certificate of registration. The initial authorization fee must be in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) and the renewal fee for each year thereafter must be in an amount not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00).(c) Each extinguisher specialist of firms engaged in the business of installing or servicing portable fire extinguishers or installing or servicing fixed fire extinguisher systems who services extinguishers or fixed systems must have a license issued by the department.(d)(1) The department shall issue a license to only qualified extinguisher specialists. A manufacturer’s examination approved by the department shall be used as a basis to determine the qualification for each extinguisher specialist and for each extinguisher technician.(2) An application for a license as an extinguisher specialist shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the department.(3) The application shall be accompanied by:
(A) A nonrefundable application fee, in an amount not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), for initial applications;(B) Proof of qualification from a manufacturer test and school;(C) The initial license fee in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00); or(D) A license renewal fee in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).(e) Each person servicing portable fire extinguishers or fixed fire extinguisher systems as an extinguisher technician shall, before servicing any portable fire extinguisher or servicing any fixed fire extinguisher system, apply to the commissioner for an extinguisher technician permit. The fee for the extinguisher technician permit must be in an amount not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00). An extinguisher technician may perform the services only under direct supervision of a person holding a valid license under this part who works for the same firm as the extinguisher specialist. An extinguisher technician permit is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.(f) Each firm must have one (1) employee who is a qualified licensed extinguisher specialist and each branch office must have one (1) employee who is a qualified licensed extinguisher specialist, and each qualified licensed extinguisher specialist will have no more than three (3) extinguisher technicians.(g) A fee in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be charged for a duplicate certificate of registration, license or extinguisher technician permit issued under this part or for any request requiring changes to a certificate of registration, license or permit. A new certificate of registration with a new number shall be issued to a registered firm on a change of ownership for a fee in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). A fee in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) shall be charged for a change of ownership of a branch office.
