Subdivision 1. License required; rules; time credit. No individual shall engage in or work at the business of a master high pressure pipefitter unless issued a master high pressure pipefitter license to do so by the department under rules adopted by the board. No license shall be required for repairs on existing installations. No individual shall engage in or work at the business of journeyworker high pressure pipefitter unless issued a journeyworker high pressure pipefitter competency license to do so by the department under rules adopted by the board. An individual possessing a master high pressure pipefitter competency license may also work as a journeyworker high pressure pipefitter.
No person shall construct or install high pressure piping, nor install high pressure piping in connection with the dealing in and selling of high pressure pipe material and supplies, unless, at all times, an individual possessing a master high pressure pipefitter competency license or a journeyworker high pressure pipefitter competency license is responsible for ensuring that the high pressure pipefitting work is in conformity with Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules.
The board shall prescribe rules, not inconsistent herewith, for the examination and competency licensing of master high pressure pipefitters and journeyworker high pressure pipefitters.
An employee performing the duties of inspector for the department in regulating pipefitting shall not receive time credit for the inspection duties when making an application for a license required by this section.
Subd. 2. High pressure pipefitting contractor license. Before obtaining a permit for high pressure piping work, a person must obtain or utilize a contractor with a high pressure piping contractor license.
A person must have at all times as a full-time employee at least one individual holding a master high pressure pipefitter competency license. Only full-time employees who hold master high pressure pipefitter licenses are authorized to obtain high pressure piping permits in the name of the contractor. The master high pressure pipefitter competency license holder can be the employee of only one high pressure piping contractor at a time. An application for a high pressure piping contractor license shall include a verified statement that the applicant or licensee has complied with this subdivision.
To retain its contractor license without reapplication, a person holding a high pressure piping contractor license that ceases to employ an individual holding a master high pressure pipefitter competency license shall have 60 days from the last day of employment of its previous master high pressure pipefitter competency license holder to employ another license holder. The department must be notified no later than five days after the last day of employment of the previous license holder.
No high pressure pipefitting work may be performed during any period when the high pressure pipefitting contractor does not have a master high pressure pipefitter competency license holder on staff. If a license holder is not employed within 60 days after the last day of employment of the previous license holder, the pipefitting contractor license shall lapse.
The board shall prescribe by rule procedures for application for and issuance of contractor licenses.
Subd. 3. Registration requirement. All unlicensed individuals, other than pipefitter apprentices, must be registered under subdivision 4. No licensed high pressure piping contractor shall employ an unlicensed individual to assist in the practical construction and installation of high pressure piping and appurtenances unless the unlicensed individual is registered with the department. A pipefitter apprentice or registered unlicensed individual employed by a high pressure piping contractor may assist in the practical construction and installation of high pressure piping and appurtenances only while under direct supervision of a licensed master high pressure pipefitter or licensed journeyworker high pressure pipefitter employed by the same high pressure piping contractor. The licensed master high pressure pipefitter or licensed journeyworker high pressure pipefitter shall supervise no more than two pipefitter apprentices or registered unlicensed individuals. The licensed master high pressure pipefitter or journeyworker high pressure pipefitter is responsible for ensuring that all high pressure piping work performed by the pipefitter apprentice or registered unlicensed individual complies with Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules.
Subd. 4. Registration with commissioner. An unlicensed individual may register to assist in the practical construction and installation of high pressure piping and appurtenances while in the employ of a licensed high pressure piping contractor by completing and submitting to the commissioner a registration form provided by the commissioner, with all fees required by section 326B.092. The board may prescribe rules, not inconsistent with this section, for the registration of unlicensed individuals.
Applications for initial registration may be submitted at any time. Registration must be renewed annually and shall be valid for one calendar year beginning January 1.
Subd. 5. Bond. As a condition of licensing, each applicant for a high pressure piping contractor license shall give and maintain a bond to the state in the total sum of $15,000 conditioned upon the faithful and lawful performance of all work contracted for or performed within the state. The bond shall run to and be for the benefit of persons injured or suffering financial loss by reason of failure of payment or performance. Claims and actions on the bond may be brought according to sections 574.26 to 574.38.
The term of the bond must be concurrent with the term of the high pressure pipefitting contractor license and run without interruption from the date of the issuance of the license to the end of the calendar year. All high pressure pipefitting contractor licenses must be annually renewed on a calendar year basis.
The bond must be filed with the department and shall be in lieu of any other contractor license bonds required by any political subdivision for high pressure pipefitting. The bond must be written by a corporate surety licensed to do business in the state.
Subd. 6. Insurance. In addition to the bond described in subdivision 5, each applicant for a high pressure pipefitting contractor license or renewal shall have in force public liability insurance, including products liability insurance, with limits of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence and property damage insurance with limits of at least $50,000.
The insurance must be kept in force for the entire term of the high pressure pipefitting contractor license, and the license shall be suspended by the department if at any time the insurance is not in force.
The insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to do business in the state and shall be in lieu of any other insurance required by any subdivision of government for high pressure pipefitting. Each person holding a high pressure pipefitting contractor license shall maintain on file with the department a certificate evidencing the insurance. In the event of a policy cancellation, the insurer shall send written notice to the commissioner at the same time that a cancellation request is received from or a notice is sent to the insured.
Subd. 7. License, registration, and renewal fees. For purposes of calculating license, registration, and renewal fees required under section 326B.092:
(1) the registration of an unlicensed individual under subdivision 4 is an entry level license;
(2) a journeyworker high pressure pipefitter license is a journeyworker license;
(3) a master high pressure pipefitter license is a master license; and
(4) a high pressure piping contractor license is a business license.
Subd. 8. Reciprocity with other states. The commissioner may issue a temporary license without examination, upon payment of the required fee, to nonresident applicants who are licensed under the laws of a state having standards for licensing which the commissioner determines are substantially equivalent to the standards of this state if the other state grants similar privileges to Minnesota residents duly licensed in this state. Applicants who receive a temporary license under this section may acquire an aggregate of 24 months of experience before they have to apply and pass the licensing examination. Applicants must register with the commissioner of labor and industry and the commissioner shall set a fee for a temporary license. Applicants have five years in which to comply with this section.
(5887-30d) 1937 c 367 s 5; Ex1967 c 1 s 6; 1978 c 604 s 2; 1979 c 50 s 40; 1981 c 72 s 1; 1984 c 481 s 4; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 132 s 3; 1995 c 123 s 1-5; 2004 c 251 s 13; 2007 c 135 art 4 s 4-6; 2007 c 140 art 10 s 8,11; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 337 s 26-30; 2010 c 183 s 19; 2010 c 280 s 38; 2010 c 347 art 3 s 49-51,76; 2010 c 384 s 91; 2010 c 385 s 6; 2015 c 54 art 1 s 22; 2017 c 68 art 1 s 16-22,26; 1Sp2017 c 7 s 7,8
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection
Chapter 326B — Construction Codes And Licensing
Section 326B.01 — Definitions.
Section 326B.04 — Deposit Of Money.
Section 326B.07 — Construction Codes Advisory Council.
Section 326B.075 — Commissioner Not Subject To Subpoena.
Section 326B.081 — Definitions.
Section 326B.082 — Enforcement.
Section 326B.083 — Amount Of Penalty; Contents Of Administrative And Licensing Orders.
Section 326B.084 — False Information; Unlicensed Advertising.
Section 326B.085 — Recovery Of Litigation Costs And Expenses.
Section 326B.091 — Definitions.
Section 326B.0921 — Bond Requirements.
Section 326B.093 — Licenses Requiring Examination Administered By Commissioner.
Section 326B.094 — Renewal Of Licenses.
Section 326B.095 — Incomplete License Applications.
Section 326B.096 — Reinstatement Of Licenses.
Section 326B.097 — Prohibition Of Transfer.
Section 326B.098 — Continuing Education.
Section 326B.0981 — Continuing Education; Nondepartment Seminars.
Section 326B.099 — Continuing Education; Courses.
Section 326B.101 — Policy And Purpose.
Section 326B.103 — Definitions.
Section 326B.106 — General Powers Of Commissioner Of Labor And Industry.
Section 326B.107 — Public Buildings And State-licensed Facilities.
Section 326B.108 — Places Of Public Accommodation Subject To Code.
Section 326B.109 — Restroom Facilities.
Section 326B.112 — Bleacher Safety.
Section 326B.118 — Energy Code.
Section 326B.121 — State Building Code; Application And Enforcement.
Section 326B.124 — Exemptions.
Section 326B.125 — Exemption For Members Of Federally Recognized Tribes.
Section 326B.127 — State Building Official.
Section 326B.13 — Application Of Administrative Procedure Act.
Section 326B.133 — Building Officials.
Section 326B.135 — Construction Code Inspectors.
Section 326B.136 — Certain Inspections.
Section 326B.142 — Certain Certificates.
Section 326B.145 — Annual Report.
Section 326B.151 — Permit Fees, To Whom Applicable.
Section 326B.153 — Building Permit Fees.
Section 326B.16 — Enforcement Of Requirements For Persons With Disabilities.
Section 326B.163 — Definitions; Elevators.
Section 326B.166 — Elevator Inspection And Reporting.
Section 326B.172 — Licensing Authorities.
Section 326B.175 — Elevators, Entrances Sealed.
Section 326B.178 — Violations, Penalties.
Section 326B.184 — Fees For Licensure And Permit.
Section 326B.191 — Conflict Of Laws.
Section 326B.194 — Interstate Compact On Industrialized/modular Buildings.
Section 326B.197 — Bond Required For Certain Contractors.
Section 326B.31 — Definitions.
Section 326B.32 — Board Of Electricity.
Section 326B.34 — Alarm And Communication Systems.
Section 326B.35 — Safety Standards.
Section 326B.37 — Inspection Fee Schedule.
Section 326B.38 — Manufactured Electrical Parts; Exemption.
Section 326B.42 — Definitions.
Section 326B.43 — Plumbing Standards; Rules; Agreement With Municipality; Exemption.
Section 326B.435 — Plumbing Board.
Section 326B.437 — Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Rebuilders And Testers.
Section 326B.438 — Medical Gas Systems.
Section 326B.439 — Ban On Lead In Plumbing.
Section 326B.44 — Local Regulations.
Section 326B.45 — Violations To Be Reported To Commissioner.
Section 326B.46 — Licensing, Bond And Insurance.
Section 326B.47 — Unlicensed Individuals.
Section 326B.475 — Restricted Plumber License.
Section 326B.48 — Reciprocity With Other States.
Section 326B.49 — Applications, Fees.
Section 326B.50 — Definitions.
Section 326B.52 — Water Conditioning Contractor And Installer Standards.
Section 326B.53 — Local Regulations.
Section 326B.54 — Violations To Be Reported To Commissioner.
Section 326B.55 — Licensing; Qualifications; Rules.
Section 326B.555 — Registered Unlicensed Individuals.
Section 326B.56 — Bonding And Insurance.
Section 326B.58 — Fees; Renewal.
Section 326B.59 — State License; Examination; Application; Exemption.
Section 326B.701 — Construction Contractor Registration.
Section 326B.802 — Definitions.
Section 326B.805 — Licensing Requirements.
Section 326B.809 — Written Contract Required.
Section 326B.81 — Residential Roofers.
Section 326B.811 — Residential Roofing Contract; Right To Cancel.
Section 326B.814 — Rehabilitation Of Criminal Offenders.
Section 326B.821 — Continuing Education; Hours.
Section 326B.825 — Loss Of Qualifying Person.
Section 326B.83 — Application And Examination.
Section 326B.835 — Local Licenses.
Section 326B.84 — Grounds For Sanctions.
Section 326B.85 — Building Permit Conditioned On Licensure; Notice Of Permit Application.
Section 326B.855 — Service Of Process.
Section 326B.86 — Bond; Insurance.
Section 326B.865 — Sign Contractor; Bond.
Section 326B.87 — License Number; Advertising.
Section 326B.875 — Disclosures.
Section 326B.88 — Public Education.
Section 326B.885 — License Renewal.
Section 326B.89 — Contractor Recovery Fund.
Section 326B.90 — Department To Supervise High Pressure Piping.
Section 326B.91 — Definitions.
Section 326B.92 — Application, Permit, Filing, And Inspection Fees.
Section 326B.921 — Licensing And Registration.
Section 326B.922 — License Application And Renewal.
Section 326B.925 — Board Of High Pressure Piping Systems.
Section 326B.94 — Boats; Masters.
Section 326B.95 — Definitions.
Section 326B.953 — Inspection Personnel.
Section 326B.954 — Boiler Inspector License.
Section 326B.956 — Historical Boilers.
Section 326B.958 — Inspection And Registration.
Section 326B.961 — Triennial Audits And Team Leader Certifications.
Section 326B.964 — Standards Of Inspection.
Section 326B.966 — Inspection Procedures And Standards Of Repairs.
Section 326B.97 — Inspection Of Boilers And Pressure Vessels.
Section 326B.972 — License Requirement.
Section 326B.974 — School Engineer.
Section 326B.978 — Examinations; Classifications; Qualifications.
Section 326B.98 — Verification Of Certificate.
Section 326B.986 — Fees For Inspection.
Section 326B.988 — Exceptions.
Section 326B.99 — Report Of Insurer; Exemption From Inspection.
Section 326B.992 — Violations By Inspectors.
Section 326B.994 — Violations In Construction; Repair; Sale.