Bill > S09375

This bill establishes new regulations for individuals performing work on fire suppression systems, which are defined as systems designed to protect occupants and buildings from fire, including sprinkler systems, foam systems, and carbon dioxide systems. The primary goal is to enhance public safety by ensuring that only qualified professionals, such as licensed sprinkler fitters, sprinkler fitter apprentices, sprinkler fitter helpers, and fire suppression system inspectors, perform this work. A new "State Board of Examiners for the Sprinkler Fitting Industry" will be created to oversee the licensing process, establish fees, and enforce the regulations. The bill outlines specific requirements for obtaining licenses and permits, including education, training, and examinations, and also addresses reciprocity with other states, transitional provisions for those already working in the field, and a registry of licensed professionals. Violations of these regulations can result in penalties, including fines and misdemeanor charges, and the bill specifies that these requirements do not apply to work in New York City, Nassau County, or Suffolk County, nor to work performed by employees of public employers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9375