§1603. Fire-resistant material applicators; registration; fines
A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed as
follows:
(1) "Fire-resistant material" means cementitious or fibrous materials that are sprayed
onto a surface to provide fire-resistant protection of the substrate.
(2) "Fire-resistant material applicator" means an individual who applies fire-resistant
material.
B.(1) Every fire-resistant material applicator shall undergo training to apply fire-resistant material according to manufacturer specifications.
(2) Every fire-resistant material applicator shall annually register with the office of
the state fire marshal.
(3) When a fire-resistant material applicator satisfactorily completes training and
registers as required by this Subsection, the state fire marshal shall issue a certificate which
indicates that the fire-resistant material applicator is certified to apply fire-resistant material.
C. Any person applying fire-resistant material who does not receive the training,
register, and obtain a certificate as required in Subsection B of this Section shall be fined up
to two hundred fifty dollars per violation.
D. The provisions of this Section shall be implemented, including a procedure for
the appeal of penalties, and enforced pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
Acts 2019, No. 114, §1.