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 modifies the definitions of "engineered suppression systems installer" and "preengineered suppression systems installer" by deleting the phrase "by a manufacturer" from both definitions. This change is intended to broaden the scope of who can work on these systems, potentially increasing the workforce available for fire protection work.

The bill also includes various definitions related to fire protection work, such as "damper work," "fire protection system," and "fire protection layout technician," among others. By eliminating the manufacturer certification requirement, the legislation seeks to enhance accessibility and flexibility in the fire protection industry, allowing more qualified individuals to engage in the installation, maintenance, and repair of suppression systems without being tied to specific manufacturer certifications.

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