MI SB1204

Creates licensure requirements for individuals installing automatic fire protection systems, requiring a journeyperson fire sprinkler fitter license, apprentice license, or trainee certificate of registration.

Establishes the Fire Sprinkler Board within the Bureau of Construction Codes, consisting of the state fire marshal, fire sprinkler contractors, journeyperson fitters, fire chiefs, and public representatives appointed by the governor.

Requires apprenticeship programs to provide minimum 4 years of on-the-job training (8,000 hours) and 280 hours of classroom instruction; journeyperson licenses available through apprenticeship completion or 4 years of documented work experience with employer letters.

Imposes civil fines up to $1,000 per day and per unlicensed employee for violations, with a $25,000 fine for third or subsequent violations within 2 years; 50% of recovered fines go to the local unit of government or fire inspector conducting the inquiry.

Creates fire protection system fund for licensing fees ($100 application, $350 initial/renewal for journeyperson and apprentice licenses) and civil fines; exempts inspections, maintenance testing, residential 1-2 family installations, and certain official representatives from licensure requirements.