2006 Alabama Code - Section 34-31-18 — Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR. Any individual or any regularly employed person for any partnership or corporation who for hire is engaged in the installation or service and repair of heating and air conditioning systems; provided that nothing in this chapter shall apply to retail sellers of heating and air conditioning systems who do not install said systems themselves. A certified contractor is authorized to install or service and repair or replace natural gas heating and air conditioning appliances, including specifically the servicing, repair, or replacement of those appliances in manufactured housing set up as stationary housing, but excluding the piping to such appliances, and except as otherwise prohibited by law.

(2) INSTALLATION. The act of setting up or installing a heating and air conditioning system for operation and use.

(3) SERVICE AND REPAIR. The act of maintaining for operation a heating and air conditioning system which has previously been installed including parts replacement within a piece of equipment, including but not limited to, systems previously installed in manufactured housing set up as stationary housing.

(4) BOARD. The State Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, herein established.

(5) HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OR SYSTEM. A heating and/or cooling apparatus consisting of an air heating and/or cooling fixture from pipes, plenums or blowers including any accessory and equipment installed in connection herewith; specifically excluding window units, automotive or farm implement type heating and/or air conditioning equipment.

(6) ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES LAW. Sections 41-22-1 through 41-22-27, and any subsequent amendment or supplement thereto, and any rules or regulations promulgated thereto.

(7) RESPONSIBLE CHARGE. The direction of projects involving the installation or service and repair of heating and air conditioning systems requiring initiation, professional skills, technical knowledge and independent judgment.

(Acts 1982, No. 82-547, p. 900, §3.1; Acts 1988, No. 88-217, p. 339, §3; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 88-932, p. 543, §3; Acts 1992, No. 92-180, p. 333, §3.)