N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-7.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:32-7.4 - Certification to perform only brazing incidental to installation of medical gas piping

(a) To be eligible for certification to perform only brazing incidental to installation of medical gas piping, an applicant shall be either:

1. A licensed master plumber in New Jersey;

2. A journeyman plumber who has successfully completed an apprenticeship program accredited by the United States Department of Labor;

3. An apprentice plumber who has successfully completed at least three years of an apprenticeship program accredited by the United States Department of Labor;

4. A steam fitter or pipe fitter employed by a plumbing contractor; or

5. An individual who holds a certification from NFPA.

(b) An applicant for certification to perform only brazing incidental to installation of medical gas piping shall submit to the Board:

1. A completed application for certification;

2. Two affidavits attesting to the applicant's good moral character;

3. Evidence that the applicant has met the qualifications of (a) above;

4. Evidence that the applicant has successfully completed 20 hours of classroom training related to the performance of brazing duties required to install, improve, repair or maintain medical gas piping taught by an instructor certified pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32-7.5, including 10 hours in practical, hands-on experience in brazing;

5. Evidence that the applicant has passed the examination requirements of (c) below; and

6. The application fee and initial certification fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32-5.1.

(c) To qualify for certification, an applicant shall either:

1. Successfully pass the NITC Brazing Processes; or

2. Successfully pass a brazer examination offered by the AWS and successfully complete a training program in brazing of medical gas piping approved by a major medical gas producer.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-7.4