South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act
Section 40-10-130. Basis for refusal to issue license.

(A) As provided in Section 40-1-130, the department may refuse to issue a license or certification to an applicant who has:
(1) had a fire sprinkler license or certification denied, suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined;
(2) engaged in work as a fire sprinkler contractor without a valid license as required under this chapter;
(3) submitted a bid without a valid license when one is required by law;
(4) committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter;
(5) submitted false or misleading information;
(6) aided or abetted a person in the violation of a provision of this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(7) been convicted of a crime involving unlawful breaking or entering, burglary, or larceny; or has a history of addiction to a narcotic drug; "conviction" means the entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a verdict rendered in open court by a judge or jury;
(8) any outstanding monetary judgments related to being a fire sprinkler contractor; or
(9) engaged in conduct that demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, untrustworthiness, or incompetence as a fire sprinkler contractor.
(B) A license or certificate or registration may not be issued to an applicant:
(1) for a minimum of one year after the date of revocation of a similar license or certificate issued by this State or any other state or jurisdiction;
(2) who is presently under suspension by a professional licensing entity in this or any other state or jurisdiction; or
(3) who has unresolved complaints or charges pending against him before this or any other professional licensing board in this or any other state.
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.