Classes of Certification and Standards of Qualification for Local Fire Marshals, Deputy Fire Marshals, Fire Inspectors, and Other Local Fire Officials

1. (a) As used in this section and sections 29-298-2, 29-298-3, 29-298-5 to 29-298-8, inclusive, 29-298-11 and 29-298-l6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, "certificate" means the written document issued by the State Fire Marshal and the Codes and Standards Committee stating that the holder is certified.
2. (b) As used in this section and sections 29-298-2, 29-298-3, 29-298-5 to 29-298-8, inclusive, 29-298-11 and 29-298-l 6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, "local authority" means the local entity with the authority to appoint a local fire official pursuant to section 29-297 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
3. (c) As used in this section and sections 29-298-2, 29-298-3, 29-298-5 to 29-298-8, inclusive, 29-298-11 and 29-298-16 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, "local fire official" means a certified fire marshal, fire code inspector or fire investigator who is appointed to a class of local fire officials by a local authority.
4. (d) As used in this section and sections 29-298-2, 29-298-3, 29-298-5 to 29-298-8, inclusive, 29-298-11 and 29-298-16 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, "certified" means a person who holds a certificate and has met the standards for certification pursuant to section 29-298 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(Effective September 27, 1988; Amended June 5, 2015)