HB0798 Summary

• Establishes licensure requirements for fire sprinkler inspectors, fire pump contractors, and fire pump contractor employees, with individual photo identification licenses required beginning January 1, 2024.

• Mandates registration of all fire sprinkler systems with the Office of the State Fire Marshal beginning January 1, 2025, with systems installed before that date required to register by January 1, 2027.

• Creates new license categories including fire sprinkler inspector licenses, fire pump contractor licenses, and fire pump contractor employee licenses with specific qualification and continuing education requirements.

• Requires fire protection system layout documents to be prepared by licensed professional engineers, architects, or NICET Level III/IV certified individuals in water-based fire protection systems layout.

• Establishes inspection and testing reporting requirements, unlicensed practice penalties up to $10,000 per offense, and expands grounds for disciplinary action against licensees, with most provisions effective immediately and fire pump contractor provisions effective January 1, 2024.