1. (a) Every person, prior to performing any task or tasks within the scope of a certification, shall pass a written examination in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
2. (b) Any applicant who has failed to schedule an examination within thirty (30) days of the date of a Notice of Eligibility shall forfeit the application fee, and shall be required to re-apply. A new Sprinkler Fitter Certification Application (AES 1005) along with payment of applicable fees will be required at that time.
3. (c) Any applicant who has failed an examination may re-apply to take another examination no less than thirty (30) days from the date of the failed examination. A new Sprinkler Fitter Certification Application (AES 1005) along with payment of applicable fees will be required at that time.

4. (d) A person having taken an examination shall have the right to contest the validity of individual examination questions.

   1. (1) Within fifteen (15) days of the conclusion of the examination process, the person having taken the examination may request a review of the exam results by the staff of the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Office of the State Fire Marshal will provide a list of the subject areas where study is needed. Requests shall state the name of the examinee, date of exam, and name of exam.
   2. (2) Any challenge as to the validity of individual questions on an examination shall be made in writing within seventy-two (72) hours of receiving the results of said examination. Challenges shall state the name of the examinee, date of exam, name of exam, and reason for the objection.
   3. (3) The decision as to the action to be taken on the submitted challenge shall be made by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and such decisions shall be final.
   4. (4) The action taken by the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall be reflected in all future examinations but shall not affect the results of any past examination.

Note: Authority cited: Section 13110, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13110, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-24-2017; operative 7-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 12).