Section 0780-02-14-.01 - DEFINITIONS(1) For purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions of terms contained in Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-32-203 are applicable. In addition: (a) "Authorization" means authorization issued by the Division (and noted on a firm's certificate of registration) to perform hydrostatic testing.(b) "Business" means the installation or service of portable fire extinguishers or fixed fire extinguisher systems.(c) "Certificate" means a certificate of registration issued by the Division to a firm, or to a branch office of a firm.(d) "Impairment" means a condition which would not permit a portable fire extinguisher or fixed fire extinguisher system to operate in a manner consistent with its original design and installation.(e) "Inspection" means the act of checking portable fire extinguishers or fixed fire extinguisher systems against the applicable specifications, standards, and manufacturer's installation manuals. An inspection shall not include items required to be inspected at thirty (30) day intervals as indicated by Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (NFPA 10-2007), published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).(f) "License" means a license issued by the Division to an extinguisher specialist.(g) "Manufacturer's examination" means an examination on the business which is either: 1. administered by a manufacturer or portable fire extinguishers and/or fixed fire extinguisher systems and approved by the Division; or2. administered or sanctioned by the Division.(h) "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., a nationally recognized standards making organization.(i) "Permit" means a permit issued by the Division to an extinguisher technician.(j) "School" means a course of instruction or study on the business.(k) "Standards" means the standards for the installation and service of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguisher systems established by Tenn. Comp. R & Regs. 0780-02-14-.02.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-14-.01
Original rule filed November 17, 1986, effective January 1, 1987. Amendment filed April 30, 2009; effective July 14, 2009.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-32-202 and 62-32-211.