(a)

1. (1) The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board shall not issue a certificate of registration if the name of the firm might confuse the public.
2. (2) A firm that intends to apply for a certificate of registration should contact the board concerning the acceptability of the proposed firm name.

(b)

1. (1) A firm that wants to apply for a certificate of registration must submit a written verified application to the board.

2. (2) The application must be completed in full on the board’s form and submitted as follows:

   1. (A) The required fees must be submitted with the application;
   2. (B) If the applicant is a business entity, the application must be accompanied by evidence of registration with the Secretary of State;
   3. (C) The application must include:

(i) An individual application for each employee who is required to be licensed;

1. (ii) A current copy of the firm RME’s National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies certification;

   1. (iii)

(b) (b) If changes are made to the design of the service tag or placards, a sample of the new version must be forwarded to the board office.

1. (c) (c) A sample of the current service tag and current placard must be on file with the board at all times;

   1. (iv)

(b)

1. (1) (b)(1) Each certified firm shall maintain in force and on file in the board’s office the proof of insurance as required.

2. (2) (2) Failure to do so will be grounds for the emergency suspension of the firm’s certificate, pursuant to Arkansas Code § 25-15-211; and

   1. (v) Written authorization by the firm permitting any person authorized by the board to enter, examine, and inspect any premises, building, room, or establishment used by the firm in order for the board to determine compliance with the board’s statutes and rules; and

   2. (D) The application must be signed by:

      1. (i) The sole proprietor;
      2. (ii) Each partner; or
      3. (iii) An officer of the corporation.

3. (3)

   1. (A) When all requirements are met, the board will issue a certificate of registration for a firm’s main office and also for any branch office or offices with the respective name and address specified on the certificate.
   2. (B) A certified firm must pay a fee for each additional certificate of registration issued to a branch office.

   3. (C) The certified firm must post at each location the certificate of registration for that particular location.

      1. (c)
4. (1) If a certified firm changes the name, address, or phone number of any of its locations, the firm shall notify the board within fourteen (14) days after the change by submitting the required form and paying the required fee.

5. (2) If necessary, the board will then issue a new certificate of registration and new individual license or licenses that reflect the new information.

   1. (d) Change in ownership.

6. (1)

   1. (A) The change of a firm’s ownership invalidates the current certificate.
   2. (B) A firm must submit an application for a new certificate at least fourteen (14) days prior to a change in ownership, accompanied by the required fee.

7. (2)

   1. (A) If the firm’s name changes as a result of the change in ownership, the firm must submit with the application all documentation described in subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section.
   2. (B) Upon approval, the board will issue a new certificate of registration to the firm and new individual licenses to the licensed employees that reflect the firm’s new name.

8. (3)

   1. (A) If the firm’s name does not change, the firm must submit all documentation described in subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section except for the individual license applications in subdivision (b)(2)(C)(i) of this section.
   2. (B) Upon approval, the board will issue a new certificate of registration to the firm, and the individual licensees may continue to operate under their existing licenses.