Okla. Admin. Code § 265:50-3-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 265:50-3-2 - Application and license fees, period and display, and examination alternatives for prerequisites

(a)Application and license fees. The following fees apply to the Fire Extinguisher Industry licensure:

(1) Initial application and licensing fees:

(A) Company - $250.00;

(B) Company Qualified Agent - $200.00;

(C) Designer Application - $200.00;

(D) Technician - $75.00;

(E) Trainee - $75.00;

(F) Salesperson - $75.00;

(2) Renewal Fees:

(A) Company License - $250.00;

(B) Company Qualified Agent - $100.00;

(C) Designer - $100.00;

(D) Technician - $35.00;

(E) Trainee - $35.00;

(F) Salesperson - $35.00;

(G) Duplicate License - $25.00

(b)License period.

(1) A license shall expire on September 30, 2009 and each year thereafter. Renewals must be received or postmarked on or before September 30 of each year. Beginning October 1 a license may be renewed by paying double the renewal fee.

(2) Initial applicants for managers, designers, technicians, salespersons and trainees shall provide either:

(A) An application and a current criminal history record check dates within thirty days of application, from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations. If the applicant has not resided in the State of Oklahoma for the past ten (10) years, a current criminal history record check from each State of previous residents will be required. In addition two (2) completed fingerprint cards and two (2) passport photos (provides for temporary licensure);

(B) An application two (2) completed fingerprint cards and two (2) passport photos (does not provide for temporary licensure).

(3) A license which has been expired for more than two (2) years shall not be renewed. An individual may obtain a valid license by successful completion of the appropriate examination and/or certification and other licensure requirements.

(4) From July 1, 2008 through September 20, 2008 the State Fire Marshal shall, upon proper application and payment of fee, make license without examination those persons who can provide evidence that they were engaged in fire suppression work prior to November 1, 2007. Example of evidence includes but not limited to:

(A) Invoices for work performed;

(B) Purchase receipts for industry related equipment;

(C) Documents of installation or services by employee;

(D) Provide documentation of printed advertising dated prior to the effective date of November 1, 2007; and

(E) Other documents as provided by the Committee.

(c)Examination and Re-examination. Any applicant failing to pass the appropriate examination shall be required to retake the same category examination and pay the appropriate retest fee to the testing provider prior to licensure. If a passing score is not achieved on the second exam attempt the applicant may only retake the examination once every thirty (30) days. The exam provider will send the exam results directly to the OSFM offices. Passing exam scores are valid for 90 days and application for licensure must be submitted 90 days from taking the exam or the exam must be retaken.

(d)Company license display. The state issued company license number shall be placed on all letterhead stationery, business cards, invoices, statements, contracts, bids, estimates, plans, submittals and printed advertisements and shall be included in electronic media advertisements. Decals and yard signs shall display the state issued company license number. The state issued company license number shall be located on all vehicles that display the company name.

(e)Personal license display. Each qualified agent, designer, technician, trainee or salesperson shall possess the state issued card any time the person is working in such capacity. The individual license shall be presented to any authorized representative of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office or other authorities having jurisdiction. In addition the individual shall have a state/government issued photo ID in their possession while engaged in the licensed activity.

(f)Personal license information.

(1) Each individual license holder shall notify the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office on a form specified and provided by the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office within fourteen (14) days of the following:

(A) Any change in the home address.

(B) Any separation from an employer or change in employer.

(C) Any conviction for a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony charge.

(2) No individual licensed under this Chapter shall contract for his services as an independent contractor without applying for and being issued a company and qualified agent license under this Chapter. No company shall contract for the independent services of a holder of an individual license under this Section.

Okla. Admin. Code § 265:50-3-2

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/11/2017