FIRE SPRINKLER-INSPECT-TEST Senate SponsorsSen. Antonio Munoz and Deanna Demuzio-William R. Haine House Sponsors(Rep. Robert Rita-Mike Boland-Daniel J. Burke-Michael Tryon-Jim Sacia) 8/20/2007SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0305 225 ILCS 317/30Amends the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act. Provides that all inspections and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment must be performed by a licensee under the Act or an individual employed by a licensee. Sets forth qualifications for individuals performing the inspection and testing duties. Exempts individuals performing inspection or testing of fire sprinkler systems on behalf of a municipality, county, or fire protection district from the requirement. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that inspections and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment must be performed by a licensee or an individual employed or contracted by (instead of just employed by) a licensee. Sets forth proof of certification by a nationally recognized certification organization at an appropriate level, such as NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems or the equivalent (instead of NICET Certification Level II or higher in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems), by January 1, 2009 as acceptable proof that an individual who performs such inspection and testing duties may possess. 2/8/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Munoz 2/8/2007SenateFirst Reading 2/8/2007SenateReferred to Rules 2/16/2007SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 2/21/2007SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 3/7/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Munoz 3/7/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 3/14/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities 3/14/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/15/2007SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 3/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2007 3/22/2007SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 3/22/2007SenateSecond Reading 3/22/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2007 3/29/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 3/30/2007HouseArrived in House 3/30/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/30/2007HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 4/9/2007HouseFirst Reading 4/9/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/30/2007HouseAssigned to Fire Protection 5/16/2007HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 5/17/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Fire Protection; 006-000-001 5/17/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/17/2007HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 5/17/2007HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Tryon 5/17/2007HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia 5/22/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/23/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 089-025-000 5/23/2007SenatePassed Both Houses 6/21/2007SenateSent to the Governor 8/20/2007SenateGovernor Approved 8/20/2007SenateEffective Date August 20, 2007 8/20/2007SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0305