Sec. 1. 32 MRSA c. 20-A is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 20-A

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLERS AND INSPECTORS

§1391.__Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1.__Commissioner.__"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety.

2.__Company certificate.__"Company certificate" means the document issued by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or another nationally recognized independent testing company approved by the office that provides 3rd-party verification and documentation by test and inspection of the qualifications and installations of a person or company for the purpose of indicating that the person or company is qualified to perform the design, installation and inspection of a fire alarm system or any part of a fire alarm system.

3.__Department.__"Department" means the Department of Public Safety.

4.__Fire alarm system.__"Fire alarm system" means an assembly of wiring and devices that provides a warning of fire or the products of combustion, planned in accordance with a national or state standard.

5.__Fire alarm system certificate.__"Fire alarm system certificate" means the document issued by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or another nationally recognized independent testing company approved by the office that provides 3rd-party verification and documentation by test and inspection of a fire alarm system.

6.__Fire alarm system contractor.__"Fire alarm system contractor" means a person or company certified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or another nationally recognized independent testing company approved by the office and licensed by the office as qualified to meet the standards provided by law, rule and regulation to undertake the design, installation and inspection of a fire alarm system or any part of such a system.