House Bill 3471 aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by removing the requirement for individuals to be certified by a specific manufacturer in order to perform work on engineered and preengineered suppression systems. The bill specifically deletes the phrase "by a manufacturer" from the definitions of "engineered suppression systems installer" and "preengineered suppression systems installer," thereby allowing individuals to install, alter, extend, maintain, lay out, or repair these systems without needing manufacturer certification.

The intent of this legislation is to broaden the pool of qualified professionals who can work on suppression systems, potentially increasing competition and accessibility in the field. By eliminating the manufacturer certification requirement, the bill seeks to streamline the process for individuals looking to enter the fire protection industry and enhance the overall efficiency of fire protection work in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29-3D-2