Minnesota Administrative Rules

7512.2100 APPRENTICE SPRINKLER FITTER REGISTRATION.

Subpart 1.

Registration required.

An apprentice sprinkler fitter shall register with the commissioner before performing fire protection-related work.

Subp. 2.

Application for registration.

An initial application for an apprentice sprinkler fitter registration must be on a form provided or approved by the commissioner and must meet the following requirements:

A.

The application must contain the full name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and driver's license number of the applicant. If the applicant does not have a driver's license, the application must contain the identification card number. If the applicant's driver's license or identification card was issued by another state or country, the application must list the name of the state or country.

B.

The application must be accompanied by documentation that the applicant is in a sprinkler fitter program where the applicant is regularly engaged in learning the trade under the direct supervision of a licensed fire protection contractor or journeyman sprinkler fitter.

C.

The application must be accompanied by documentation that the applicant is registered with a state or federal approval agency.

D.

The application must be accompanied by a completed tax information form required by the commissioner of revenue under Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.72.

E.

The application must be accompanied by a registration fee of $15.

F.

The application must contain or be accompanied by other information requested by the commissioner as necessary to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements for an apprentice of parts 7512.2100 to 7512.2300 and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299M.

G.

The applicant shall sign the application, verifying that the information in the application is true.

Subp. 3.

Issuing registration.

The commissioner shall issue an apprentice sprinkler fitter registration and card to an applicant, unless there is a reason to refuse to issue. The commissioner shall refuse to issue for the following reasons:

A.

The application or items filed with the application do not meet the requirements of subpart 2.

B.

The applicant is not regularly engaged in learning the trade under the direct supervision of a licensed fire protection contractor or journeyman sprinkler fitter.

C.

The applicant is not registered with a state or federal approval agency.

D.

The applicant is currently under revocation or suspension.

E.

The commissioner of revenue notifies the commissioner of public safety under Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.72, that the applicant owes the state delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest.

F.

The applicant does not meet the requirements for an apprentice set forth in parts 7512.2100 to 7512.2300 and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299M.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 299M.04

History:

18 SR 1870; L 2005 c 151 art 1 s 116

Published Electronically:

November 8, 2006