Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 87-7-6 - Probationary Employment of Uncertified Code Officials, Inspectors and Plans Examiners6.1. An uncertified person shall be granted a probationary status for a period not to exceed two (2) years, during which the certification requirements of subsection 3.2. shall be satisfied. Upon proof of qualification for certification as required by subsection 3.2, the individual shall be certified in the respective categories listed in Section 3 of this Rule.6.2. During the period of probationary status, the individual must submit to the State Fire Commission a report of the person's status in completing testing in the ICC disciplines. This report must be made within ninety (90) days of the grant of probationary status and every ninety (90) days thereafter through the period of probation. Failure to comply with this condition may result in the revocation of the probationary status.6.3. Not less than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the probationary period granted, an individual may request an extension of the probationary period. The State Fire Commission may, upon good cause shown, extend the period of probationary status for not more than six (6) months during which the individual must present monthly reports of their status in obtaining proper certification. Failure to comply with this condition may result in revocation of the probationary status.6.4. In the event a probationary status or request for extension of probationary status is denied by the State Fire Marshal, the individual may request an administrative hearing pursuant to the provisions of W. Va. Code § 29A-5-1et seq. with the State Fire Commission within thirty (30) days after receipt of the decision.