FIRE SPRINKLER-INSPECT-TEST House SponsorsRep. Joseph M. Lyons-Angelo Saviano-Robert Rita-Daniel J. Burke-Donald L. Moffitt, Richard T. Bradley, Patrick J Verschoore, Jack McGuire, Larry McKeon, Charles E. Jefferson, Daniel V. Beiser and John E. Bradley Senate Sponsors(Sen. Antonio Munoz) 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 317/30 Amends 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.House Amendment No. 1 Makes a technical change to the bill title. Provides that State employees who perform inspections and testing on behalf of State institutions and who meet all other requirements of the provision concerning inspections and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment need not be licensed under the Act or employed by a licensee under the Act in order to perform inspection and testing duties. Provides that an individual who performs inspection and testing duties must possess proof of (i) NICET Certification Level II or higher in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems by January 1, 2009 (now, there is no date by which the certification must be obtained) or (ii) satisfactory completion of a certified sprinkler fitter apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (instead of just a certified sprinkler fitter apprenticeship program). Exempts individuals performing inspections or testing of fire sprinkler systems on behalf of the Office of the State Fire Marshal from the requirements of the provision concerning inspections and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment.Fiscal Note (H-AM 1) (Dept. of Financial & Prof. Regulation) As amended, will not have a fiscal impact on the agency as written.House Amendment No. 2 Exempts cursory weekly and monthly inspections of gauges and control valves conducted in accordance with the standards of the National Fire Protection Association from the provision concerning inspections and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment. 1/19/2006HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita 1/19/2006HouseFirst Reading 1/19/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/7/2006HouseAssigned to Registration and Regulation Committee 2/15/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee 2/15/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote 2/15/2006HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Registration and Regulation Committee; 018-000-001 2/15/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2/16/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 2/16/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 2/22/2006HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 2/22/2006HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Joseph M. Lyons 2/23/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 2/23/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 2/23/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley 2/23/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 2/23/2006HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert Rita 2/23/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 2/23/2006HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 2/23/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 2/24/2006HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 2/24/2006HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 2/28/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joseph M. Lyons 2/28/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 3/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 3/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/2/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 3/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 3/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Larry McKeon 3/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 3/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 3/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 3/3/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-004-001 3/7/2006SenateArrive in Senate 3/7/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/7/2006SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz 3/7/2006SenateFirst Reading 3/7/2006SenateReferred to Rules 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die