Rule 120-3-19-.18. Additional Grounds for Revocation or Suspension of Licenses

In addition to the grounds set forth in Official Code of Georgia Section 25-11-16, it shall be cause for revocation or suspension of any certificate or license issued by the Commissioner if it is determined that the holder has done any one of the following:

1. (a) Rendered inoperative a water-based fire protection system covered by this chapter, except during a reasonable time during which the system is being repaired, altered, added to, maintained, or inspected;
2. (b) Falsified any record required to be maintained by this chapter or rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter or current fire codes enforced by the Commissioner;
3. (c) Improperly installed, repaired, serviced, modified, altered, inspected, or tested a water-based fire protection system;
4. (d) While holding a certificate or license, allowed another person to use the holder's license or certificate or the holder's license or certificate number;
5. (e) While holding a certificate or license, used a certificate or licence or certificate number or license number other than his or her own valid certificate or license or certificate number or license number;
6. (f) Used credentials, methods, means, or practices to impersonate a representative of the Commissioner or the state fire marshal or any local fire chief, fire marshal, or other fire authority having jurisdiction;
7. (g) Failed to maintain the minimum insurance coverage as set forth in this chapter; or
8. (h) Failed to maintain the minimum requirements to obtain a certificate of competency or other licenses.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 33-2-9.

History. Original Rule entitled "Additional Grounds for Revocation or Suspension of Licenses"adopted. F. Nov. 7, 2001; eff. Nov. 27, 2001.