Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

Rule R156-55d

Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Burglar Alarm Licensing Rule

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 34124
Filed: 09/30/2010 10:34:23 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The Division, the Alarm System Security and Licensing Board, and the Construction Services Commission reviewed the rule and determined a few changes need to be made.

Summary of the rule or change:

Updated the title of rule. In Section R156-55d-102, added a definition for "immediate supervision" and renumbered remaining subsections. In Section R156-55d-103, capitalized "division". In Subsection R156-55d-302c(2), added that experience completed shall be as an employee and under the immediate supervision of the applicant's employer. In Sections R156-55d-302e and R156-55d-302f, updated the statutory citations. In Section R156-55d-303, updated the rule citation.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a)
• Section 58-55-101
• Subsection 58-55-302(3)(k)
• Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a)
• Subsection 58-55-302(4)
• Subsection 58-55-302(3)(l)
• Subsection 58-55-308

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Division will incur minimal costs of approximately $50 to print and distribute the rule once the proposed amendments are made effective. Any costs incurred will be absorbed in the Division's current budget.

local governments:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed alarm companies and alarm company agents and applicants for licensure in those classifications. As a result, the proposed amendments do not apply to local governments.

small businesses:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed alarm companies and alarm company agents and applicants for licensure in those classifications. As a result, the proposed amendments do not apply to small businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed alarm companies and alarm company agents and applicants for licensure in those classifications. The Division has determined that there should be no costs or savings as a result of these proposed amendments as they are just minor technical changes.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The proposed amendments only apply to licensed alarm companies and alarm company agents and applicants for licensure in those classifications. The Division has determined that there should be no costs or savings as a result of these proposed amendments as they are just minor technical changes.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

No fiscal impact to businesses is anticipated from this filing which implements recent statutory amendments and corrects statutory references.

Francine A. Giani, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Clyde Ormond at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6254, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at cormond@utah.gov
• Dennis Meservy at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6375, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at dmeservy@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

11/15/2010

Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

• 10/27/2010 09:00 AM, Heber Wells Bldg, 160 E 300 S, North Conference Room, first floor, Salt Lake City, UT

This rule may become effective on:

11/22/2010

Authorized by:

Mark Steinagel, Director

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-55d. [ Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act ]Burglar Alarm Licensing Rule.

R156-55d-101. Title.

This rule is known as the "[Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act] Burglar Alarm Licensing Rule".

 

R156-55d-102. Definitions.

In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 55, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 55, or this rule:

(1) "Immediate supervision", as used in this rule, means reasonable direction, oversight, inspection, and evaluation of the work of a person, in or out of the immediate presence of the supervision person, so as to ensure that the end result complies with applicable standards.

([1]2) "Individual employed", as used in Subsection 58-55-102(2), means an individual who is an employee of a licensed burglar alarm company and who has or could have access to knowledge of specific applications.

([2]3) "Employee", as used in Subsections 58-55-102([14]17) and R156-55d-102(1), means an individual providing labor services for compensation who has federal and state taxes withheld and worker's compensation and unemployment insurance provided by the individual's employer.

([3]4) "Knowledge of specific applications", as used in Subsection R156-55d-102(1), means obtaining specific information about any premises which is protected or is to be protected by an alarm system. This knowledge is gained through access to records, on-site visits or otherwise gathered through working for an alarm business or company.

([4]5) "Unprofessional conduct", as defined in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 55, is further defined, in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(1), in Section R156-55d-502.

 

R156-55d-103. Authority - Purpose.

This rule is adopted by the [d]Division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the Division to administer Title 58, Chapter 55.

 

R156-55d-302c. Qualifications for Licensure - Experience Requirements.

In accordance with Subsections 58-1-203(1) and 58-1-301(3) the experience requirements for an alarm company applicant's qualifying agent in Subsection 58-55-302(3)(k)(i) are established as follows:

(1) an applicant shall have within the past ten years:

(a) not less than 6,000 hours of experience in a lawfully operated alarm company business of which not less than 2,000 hours shall have been in a managerial, supervisory, or administrative position; or

(b) not less than 6,000 hours of experience in a lawfully operated alarm company business combined with not less than 2,000 hours of managerial, supervisory, or administrative experience in a lawfully operated construction company;

(2) all experience under Subsection (1) shall be as an employee and under the immediate supervision of the applicant's employer[ as defined in Subsection 58-55-102(20)];

(3) all experience must be obtained while lawfully engaged as an alarm company agent and working for a lawfully operated burglar alarm company;

(4) 2,000 hours of work experience constitutes one year (12 months) of work experience;

(5) an applicant may claim no more than 2,000 hours of work experience in any 12 month period; and

(6) no credit shall be given for experience obtained illegally.

 

R156-55d-302e. Qualifications for Licensure - Insurance Requirements.

In accordance with Subsections 58-1-203(1) and 58-1-301(3), the insurance requirements for licensure as an alarm company in Section 58-55-302(3)(k)([ix]x)(A)are defined, clarified, or established as follows:

(1) an applicant for an alarm company license shall file with the Division a "certificate of insurance" issued by an insurance company or agent licensed in the state demonstrating the applicant is covered by comprehensive public liability coverage in an amount of not less than $300,000 for each incident, and not less than $1,000,000 in total;

(2) the terms and conditions of the policy of insurance coverage shall provide that the Division shall be notified if the insurance coverage terminates for any reason; and

(3) all licensed alarm companies shall have available on file and shall present to the Division upon demand, evidence of insurance coverage meeting the requirements of this section for all periods of time in which the alarm company is licensed in this state as an alarm company.

 

R156-55d-302f. Qualifications for Licensure - Good Moral Character - Disqualifying Convictions.

(1) In addition to those criminal convictions prohibiting licensure as set forth in Subsections 58-55-302(3)(k)([vi]vii) and (3)(l)(iii), the following is a list of criminal convictions which may disqualify a person from obtaining or holding a burglar alarm company or a burglar alarm company agent's license:

(a) crimes against a person as defined in Title 76, Chapter 5, Parts 1 and 2;

(b) theft/larceny, including retail theft, as defined in Title 76, Chapter 6;

(c) sex offenses as defined in Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 4;

(d) any offense involving controlled substances;

(e) fraud;

(f) forgery;

(g) perjury, obstructing justice and tampering with evidence;

(h) conspiracy to commit any of the offenses listed herein;

(i) burglary

(j) escape from jail, prison or custody;

(k) false or bogus checks;

(l) pornography;

(m) any attempt to commit any of the above offenses; or

(n) two or more convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol within the last three years.

(2) Applications for licensure or renewal of licensure shall be considered on a case by case basis taking into consideration the following:

(a) the conduct involved;

(b) the potential or actual injury caused by the applicant's conduct; and

(c) the existence of aggravating or mitigating factors.

 

R156-55d-303. Renewal Cycle - Procedure.

(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two year renewal cycle applicable to licensees under Title 58, Chapter 55, is established by rule in Section R156-1-308a(1).

(2) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Section R156-1-308c.

 

KEY: licensing, alarm company, burglar alarms

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [November 24, 2008]2010

Notice of Continuation: February 25, 2010

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-55-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-55-302(3)(k); 58-55-302(3)(l); 58-55-302(4); 58-55-308