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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania Establishes Licensing Board and Penalties for Fireproofing Applicators
Last action · March 25, 2025: Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 25, 2025Sponsors: D. MILLER and 10 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania requires individuals who apply fire-resistant materials to obtain a professional license from a newly established Fireproofing Applicator Licensing Board, effective in 60 days. Unlicensed application becomes a for a first infraction and a misdemeanor for subsequent offenses, with additional civil penalties up to $1,000.
Fire-resistant material applicators must complete approved training, pay fees, and maintain valid two-year certificates to operate legally in the Commonwealth, while facing new disciplinary rules and criminal fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 for non-compliance.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Fire-resistant material applicators
Applicators must complete accredited training, obtain a two-year certificate, pay board-set fees, and adhere to professional conduct standards to legally practice in the Commonwealth.
Fireproofing Applicator Licensing Board
The newly established board is responsible for administering exams, issuing certificates, maintaining public rosters, enforcing rules, and handling disciplinary proceedings.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Mar 25, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 25, 2025
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