(a) An applicant for renewal of a certification as a manufacturer, retailer, installer, or mechanic must establish to the satisfaction of the Department of State that the applicant continues to satisfy the standards for certification set forth in section 1210.4 (Standards for certification as a manufacturer), 1210.5 (Standards for certification as a retailer), 1210.6 (Standards for certification as an installer), or 1210.7 (Standards for certification as a mechanic) of this Part, as applicable. In addition, the applicant must establish to the satisfaction of the Department of State that the applicant has satisfied the applicable continuing education requirements set forth in section 1210.13 (Continuing education requirements) of this Part.

(b) An application for renewal of a certification as a manufacturer, retailer, installer, or mechanic shall be in writing, shall be submitted on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Department of State, and shall be accompanied by the appropriate application fee set forth in section 1210.19 (Fees) of this Part. In addition, the applicant shall provide such additional information and documentation as may be requested from time to time by the Department of State. An application for renewal shall not be deemed to be complete until the applicant has provided all additional information and documentation that may be so requested.

(c) There shall be no limit on the number of times a certificate may be renewed pursuant to this section; provided, however, that an owner-occupant installer certificate may not be renewed.