South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act
Section 40-10-10. Administration of act.

The Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act must be administered by the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board which, in its authority over the fire sprinkler industry, shall protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the regulation of businesses and individuals who identify, assess, and provide work to individuals or other legal entities through the administration and enforcement of this chapter and any regulation promulgated under this chapter and Chapter 1 of Title 40. The purpose of this act is to assure the people of South Carolina that fire protection sprinkler systems are being installed and maintained by individuals or fire sprinkler contractors that are properly licensed and qualified to engage in the planning, sale, installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, testing, or inspection of these systems.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act

Section 40-10-05. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.

Section 40-10-10. Administration of act.

Section 40-10-20. Definitions.

Section 40-10-40. Primary qualifying party; qualifications; transfer of certification; notice of loss of certain certifications.

Section 40-10-41. Licensing requirements.

Section 40-10-42. Renewal of license.

Section 40-10-43. Engaging in fire sprinkler work; restrictions; contracts involving burglar alarm work.

Section 40-10-44. Grandfathered primary qualifying parties.

Section 40-10-45. Prohibited activities.

Section 40-10-50. Fees; lapsed licenses; expiration date.

Section 40-10-60. Promulgation of rules and regulations.

Section 40-10-70. Powers and duties; complaints.

Section 40-10-80. Investigation of complaints.

Section 40-10-90. Presentation of results of investigation; conduct of hearing.

Section 40-10-100. Cease and desist orders; administrative penalties; appeals.

Section 40-10-110. Offenses warranting disciplinary actions; civil penalties; revocation or cancellation of license; work in progress.

Section 40-10-120. Disciplinary actions in another state or federal jurisdiction.

Section 40-10-130. Basis for refusal to issue license.

Section 40-10-140. Denial of license on basis of prior criminal record.

Section 40-10-150. Voluntary surrender of license.

Section 40-10-160. Appeal.

Section 40-10-165. Licensing of former licensee who left State with unpaid debts.

Section 40-10-170. Investigation and prosecution costs.

Section 40-10-180. Collection of costs and fees.

Section 40-10-190. Confidentiality.

Section 40-10-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty; violations of chapter.

Section 40-10-210. Injunctive relief.

Section 40-10-220. Actions to enforce contract.

Section 40-10-230. Contractors or persons to whom chapter not applicable.

Section 40-10-240. Building code compliance.

Section 40-10-250. Fire Protection Sprinkler System Specification Sheet; completion of form; attachment to building permit applications.

Section 40-10-260. Shop drawings; contents and review; certificates of occupancy.

Section 40-10-270. Comprehensive general liability insurance requirement.

Section 40-10-280. Local authority; determination of compliance with chapter.

Section 40-10-290. Bankruptcy.

Section 40-10-300. Severability.