SB 2185 Summary

• Creates the Thermal System and Firestop Licensing Act establishing licensure requirements for thermal system installation/maintenance contractors and firestop contractors in Oklahoma.

• Establishes a seven-member Thermal System and Firestop Licensing Committee appointed by the Construction Industries Board to advise on examinations, licensing, and rule-making.

• Requires applicants to pass examinations administered at least annually, with examination fees not to exceed $150.00 and licenses valid for one year renewable in the licensee's birth month.

• Mandates 10 hours of continuing education annually for license renewal and authorizes administrative fines up to $500 per violation (maximum $1,000) for violations of the act.

• Creates a Thermal System and Firestop Licensing Revolving Fund to receive all fees and fines, with the State Fire Marshal and municipal fire marshals designated as inspectors for thermal system and firestop work.