New License Information
Firms
or individuals desiring to engage in the business of installing,
repairing or inspecting fire suppression systems (portable
fire extinguishers, fixed fire suppression systems, water
sprinkler systems) must be licensed with the Arkansas Fire
Protection Licensing Board. Each company must have at least
one licensed employee.
Listed
below is the licensing information required for the various
types of fire suppression.
New License Information and Instructions for Sprinkler
Systems
A sprinkler
company desiring to be licensed in the State of Arkansas must
submit an application and appropriate fees to the Arkansas
Fire Protection Licensing Board.
The company
must employ at least one full time individual with NICET LEVEL
III certification or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire
Protection Engineering (or Engineering Technology) from a
recognized institution accompanied by a signed affidavit from
an Arkansas licensed sprinkler contractor verifying the individual
has a minimum of 3 years subsequent experience in the fire
sprinkler layout. The individual must submit an application
and pass a sprinkler examination prior to issuance of a license.
A company
desiring to engage in the business of sprinkler systems inspection
must have at least one licensed inspector. Individuals desiring
to become a licensed inspector must pass a sprinkler inspector
examination.
The
following information must be submitted with the company application:
- Current
copy of company insurance certificate . (Minimum of $300,000)
- A sample
(not a copy) of the company's service tag, red tag and hydraulic
placard. Examples and standards for each can be found in
the Rules and Regulations for Sprinkler Systems.
- A copy
of NICET certificate or Bachelor of Science Degree and a
letter from a licensed sprinkler company attached to the
Responsible Managing Employee licensing application.
- Contact
the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board to ascertain
there is no other company using the same or similar company
name you desire to use for licensing.
- All
fees must accompany the applications.
New
License Information and Instructions for Portable
Systems
Firms
desiring to become licensed in the State of Arkansas must
submit a Certificate of Registration for Portable/Fixed application
accompanied by the appropriate fees.
Companies
not requesting a license for Class A or B Hydrostatic testing
must have a letter from a company licensed for hydrostatic
testing and licensed with this Board stating they will perform
the work. A sample of the tags and labels must accompany the
application.
Changes
in tags or label must be submitted to the Board.
The company
cannot be licensed until an individual employed by the company
has passed the examination for which the company is applying.
(A company cannot be licensed for more than the employee is
licensed to perform and the employee cannot be licensed to
perform more than the company is licensed to perform.)
New License Information and Instructions for Fixed
Fire Suppression Systems
The information
provided for Portable Fire Extinguishers also applies to and
is required for Fixed Fire Suppression Systems. Application
for Fixed Fire Suppression Systems may be submitted with Portables
or you may submit separately.
The company
must be a distributor for each brand for which you are applying
and submit an affidavit of supplying parts and manuals. AFFIDAVIT
OF SUPPLYING PARTS AND MANUALS is used when a company is not
a distributor and wishes to become licensed. The affidavit
must be completed by a company that is a distributor for the
specific brand for which you are applying. By signing the
affidavit the company will be supplying you with all updated
manuals and parts. The supplying company must be a distributor
and must attach a certificate of distributorship to the affidavit.
The company can only be licensed when there is an employee
licensed for the specific type and brand.
The
following information must accompany the applications:
- Current
copy of company insurance certificate (minimum of $300,000)
- Sample
(not a copy) of service tag, red tag, verification of service
collar, maintenance label.
- Current
copy of the DOT letter with Class A Hydrostatic testing
application.
- Companies
not applying for Class A or B Hydrostatic License must submit
a letter from a company licensed with the Board and licensed
for either A or B stating the licensed company will perform
the work for your firm.
- Copy
of your current distributorship certificate or an affidavit
of supplying parts and manuals for each brand and type.
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