17 CAR § 261-125 – Municipal mechanical inspector

(a) All state, county, or local municipalities that have adopted a mechanical code inspection and permit program shall register the employed inspector with the HVACR Licensing Board within thirty (30) days of employment.
(b) No fee will be required for issuance of a registration for a municipal mechanical inspector to a holder of a Class A or B license who is employed by a state, county, or local municipality.
(c)
1. (1) Upon registration, a municipal mechanical inspector shall complete twelve (12) hours of training provided by the board.
2. (2) The board shall conduct training classes at least five (5) times per calendar year.
(d) Municipal mechanical inspector registration shall be renewed annually by December 31 and renewal shall include proof of attendance eight (8) hours of continuing education offered by the board or board approved provider.
(e)
1. (1) All municipal mechanical inspectors shall notify the board immediately of any unlicensed persons performing HVACR work on a form provided by the board.
2. (2) The municipal mechanical inspector shall collect and provide to the board’s Chief Inspector a copy of a government issued photo identification of any unlicensed person performing HVACR work.
3. (3) The municipal mechanical inspector shall dismiss the unlicensed person from the jobsite until such time as the individual has been properly licensed or registered with the board.