Sec. 807.

(1) An applicant is not eligible for a work classification examination under this article unless the applicant meets the requirements under article 2, is of good moral character, and has a minimum of 3 years of experience, or an equivalent of that experience, that is acceptable to the board, and shown to the department, in 1 or more of the work classifications described in subsection (2).

(2) A mechanical contractor's license that is issued under this article is classified and limited as 1 or more of the following:

(a) Hydronic heating and cooling and process piping.

(b) HVAC equipment.

(c) Ductwork.

(d) Refrigeration.

(e) Limited service, heating or refrigeration.

(f) Unlimited service, heating or refrigeration.

(g) Fire suppression.

(h) Specialty.

(3) For purposes of subsection (1), "experience" includes experience acquired while serving in the armed forces by an individual who was separated from that service, and who provides to the department a form DD214, form DD215, or any other form that is satisfactory to the department that demonstrates that he or she was separated from that service, with an honorable character of service or under honorable conditions (general) character of service.

(4) An individual described in subsection (3) shall submit with his or her application for licensure an affidavit or letter signed by a commanding officer, supervisor, or military superior with direct knowledge of the applicant's service that describes his or her experience as a mechanical contractor in 1 or more of the classifications described in subsection (2).

History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017