(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
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 40-10-41. Licensing requirements.
Section 40-10-42. Renewal of license.
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 40-10-120. 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 40-10-165. 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 40-10-260. 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.