198B.6407 Reciprocity -- Terms and conditions.

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(1)The certification requirements established within this chapter may be waived

for a person moving into the Commonwealth from another jurisdiction, and a

fire sprinkler inspector's certification granted, if:

(a)The other jurisdiction grants the same privileges to certified fire sprinkler

inspectors of Kentucky as Kentucky grants to certified or licensed fire

sprinkler inspectors of that other jurisdiction;

(b)The individual is certified or licensed in the other jurisdiction;

(c)The certification or licensing requirements of the other jurisdiction are

substantially similar to the requirements in this chapter; and

(d)The individual submits a notarized letter stating that he or she has read,

is familiar with, and will abide by this chapter and the administrative

regulations promulgated by the department.

(2)An individual seeking a fire sprinkler inspector's certification under this section

shall:

(a)Submit a completed fire sprinkler inspector's written or electronic

application form as provided by the department; and

(b)1. Provide a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company

or other legal entity permitted to transact business in Kentucky with

a general liability coverage of at least five hundred thousand dollars

($500,000). Liability insurance shall cover the legal liability of the

certified fire sprinkler inspector as the result of erroneous acts or

failure to act in his or her capacity as a fire sprinkler inspector and

shall be in the form of a certificate of insurance executed by an

insurer permitted to do business in this state or exported by a

licensed surplus lines broker to an eligible carrier pursuant to KRS

304.10-020 to 304.10-210; or

2. Submit an affidavit from a sprinkler contractor that he or she is

covered as an employee of a sprinkler contractor that is in good

standing and currently licensed by the department.