(a) Adopted code and standards.
- (1) The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board adopts the current edition of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code in its entirety, along with the reference standards noted in the reference section.
- (2) A copy of the codes shall be kept available for public inspection in the office of the State Fire Marshal.
(b)
- (1) The AFSA or National Fire Sprinkler Association sample forms referenced in the Appendix of NFPA 25 are approved forms in the State of Arkansas along with all forms provided in the NFPA documents.
- (2) Other forms are permitted if they fully comply with all the requirements in the NFPA standards.
- (c) Approved certification organizations. The board approves the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies as a nationally recognized testing and certification organization.
- (d) Approved apprenticeship program. The board approves the United States Department of Labor Fire Protection Apprenticeship Program for certifying fire sprinkler fitters.
- (e) All AHJ requirements that deviate from NFPA standards or the adopted fire code must be in writing, otherwise, the licensee or licensees will be held responsible for failure to adhere to the adopted code or standards.