HAR §12-45.4-16. Certification of applicant issuing period

Section 1.13.7 is amended to read as follows: See HAR 12-44.1 Testing, Certifying, and Credentialing Individuals Who Perform Maintenance and Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Protection Systems, and Fire Alarm Systems (This amendment was revised per the DAG recommendation to cite HAR as the referenced document to avoid conflict & duplication. HAR §12-44 .1 states a COF to be valid for 3 years before a renewal is required.) §12-45.4-17 Revocation or suspension of certificates of fitness conditions. Section 1.13.12.1 is amended to read as follows: See HAR 12-44.1 Testing, Certifying, and Credentialing Individuals Who Perform Maintenance and Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Protection Systems, and Fire Alarm Systems. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §132-16) (Imp: HRS §132-16) (This amendment was revised per the DAG recommendation to cite HAR as the referenced document to avoid conflict & duplication. It authorizes the county fire departments to have regulatory authority to deny, revoke, or suspend COF’s based on the violations listed in HAR Section 12-44.1-4. §12-45.4-18 Revocation or suspension of certificates of fitness new issuance period. Section 1.13.12.1.1 is amended to read as follows: See HAR 12-44.1 Testing, Certifying, and Credentialing Individuals Who Perform Maintenance and Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Protection Systems, and Fire Alarm Systems. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §132-16) (Imp: HRS §132-16) (This amendment was revised per the DAG recommendation to cite HAR as the referenced document to avoid conflict & duplication. The issuance of a new COF after a revocation or suspension will depend on the seriousness of the violation(s) & is subject to a one year maximum. §12-45.4-19 Revocation or suspension of certificates of fitness appeals. Section 1.13.12.4 is amended to read as follows: See HAR 12-44.1 Testing, Certifying, and Credentialing Individuals Who Perform Maintenance and Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Protection Systems, and Fire Alarm Systems. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §132-16) (Imp: HRS §132-16) (This amendment was revised per the DAG recommendation to cite HAR as the referenced document to avoid conflict & duplication. Criteria for appeals are found in HAR Section 12- 44.1.5 and are filed with the county fire departments.