(a) The board shall consist of 5 members, as described in RSA 153:27-a, III, and shall be appointed by the governor and council as follows:
- (1) Two licensed journeymen or master plumbers, who are actively working in the trade as plumbers;
- (2) One licensed fuel gas fitter actively working in the trade as a fuel gas fitter;
- (3) One certified heating equipment installer or heating equipment service person under RSA 153:16-b; and
- (4) One public member who is not, and never was, a member of the plumbing trade or the spouse of any such person, and who does not have, and never has had, a material financial interest in either the provision of plumbing services or an activity directly related to plumbing, including the representation of the board or trade for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment.
- (b) Pursuant to RSA 153:27-a, members of the board are appointed by the governor, with the approval of the council, to a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed. The initial appointed members of the board shall serve staggered terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and for the unexpired terms. No member of the board shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive terms.
Source. #10798, eff 3-18-15; (formerly Saf-Mec 103.01) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Mec 100); #14408, eff 10-17-25