(1) Any person required to obtain a medical gas endorsement shall make application to the board on the form prescribed by the board.

(2) Application for endorsement shall include:

(a) a completed and signed application;

(b) documentation that provides proof the applicant has successfully completed an approved training program which meets the criteria of ASSE series 6000 professional qualification standards and a third party testing source acceptable to the board, and has obtained certification in the installation of medical gas systems, based on NFPA 99C and Section IX of the ASME Welding and Brazing Codes;

(c) a recent photograph of the applicant; and

(d) the nonrefundable application fee.

(3) The board will review applications for endorsement on a case-by-case basis and issue endorsements to those applicants meeting the requirements imposed by 37-69-401 , MCA.

(4) The board may, at its discretion, require additional documentation from an applicant to verify compliance with the requirements imposed by 37-69-401 , MCA.