Number
121595
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. PUENTE
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to licenses for burglary, security and fire alarm installation.
Sections
222-11-4-d am
222-11-4-e am
Analysis
This ordinance establishes additional categories of certification in electrical and mechanical engineering systems that qualify an applicant for licensure to install burglar and security alarm systems or fire alarm systems.
For burglar alarm system installation licensure, the ordinance provides that an applicant may hold a NICET Level I or equivalent certification in electrical and mechanical systems engineering technology.
For fire alarm system installation, the ordinance provides that an applicant may hold an NTS Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, or equivalent certification in electrical and mechanical systems engineering technology
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 222-11-4-d and e of the code is amended to read:
222-11. Electrical Licenses.
4. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSES.
d. Type LB License. An applicant for a Type LB low-voltage (100 volts or less) burglar and security alarm system contractor’s license or renewal thereof shall submit an affidavit to the effect that a person holding NTS Level II [[certification]]>>certified alarm technician certification, NICET Level I electrical and mechanical systems engineering technology certification or equivalent certification in electrical and mechanical systems engineering technology<<will be a bona fide full-time employe of the applicant, and that the [[NTS Level II]] certificate holder will have complete and unquestionable authority and supervision over all work regulated by this chapter. The Type LB license holder shall insure that all work related to the installation of the burglar or security alarm system conducted under the license shall be performed by persons holding a minimum of NTS Level I Certification or equivalent as determined by the commissioner.
e. Type LF License. An applicant for a Type LF low-voltage (100 volts or less) fire alarm system contractor’s license or renewal thereof shall submit an affidavit to the effect that a person holding NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Level II Fire Alarm Systems certification or equivalent will be a bona fide full-time employe of the applicant, and that the NICET Level II Fire Alarm System certificate holder will have complete and unquestionable authority and supervision over all work regulated by this chapter. The Type LF license holder shall insure that all work related to the installation of the fire alarm system conducted under the license shall be performed by persons holding a minimum of NICET Level I Fire Alarm Systems Certification [[or equivalent]]>>, an NTS Certified Fire Alarm Technician Certification, or equivalent certification in electrical and mechanical systems engineering technology<< as determined by the commissioner.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:_____________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date:____________________
Requester
Department of Neighborhood Services
Drafter
LRB145420-2.1
Richard L. Withers
4/3/2013
clerical correction -- 5/23/13 -- lp