PURPOSE: This rule outlines the procedure to apply for licensure as a private fire investigator. 20 CSR 2234-2

1. (1) An application for licensure as a private fire investigator pursuant to section 324.1108, RSMo, shall be submitted on the form which may be obtained by contacting the Board of Private Investigator and Private Fire Investigator Examiners.

2. (2) A completed application for licensure as a private fire investigator must be typewritten or printed in black ink, signed, and notarized, including information pertaining to the private fire investigator, and shall include:

   1. (A) The appropriate licensure fee pursuant to 20 CSR 2234-1.050;
   2. (B) Two (2) copies of a recent photograph of the applicant’s head and shoulders (commonly known as passport style) that fairly depict the applicant’s appearance;
   3. (C) Proof of submission of fingerprints to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s approved vendor for both a Missouri State Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation

3. (FBI) fingerprint background check. Any fees due for fingerprint background checks shall be paid by the applicant directly to the Missouri State Highway Patrol or its approved vendor;

   1. (D) Proof of the liability insurance required by law in the form of a Certificate of Insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Missouri; a Certificate of Insurance issued by an agent is not acceptable;
   2. (E) Proof of workers’ compensation insurance in the form of a Certificate of Insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Missouri (a Certificate of Insurance issued by an agent is not acceptable), or written statement explaining how the applicant’s business is not subject to the Workers’ Compensation law;
   3. (F) Evidence of active certification as a fire investigator issued by the Division of Fire Safety.
4. (3) An application will not be considered officially filed with the board unless it is typewritten or printed in black ink, signed, notarized, accompanied by all documents required by the board, and the application fee.
5. (4) The applicant shall be informed in writing of the decision regarding the application for licensure.
6. (5) The board may delegate the review of license applications to the executive director.

AUTHORITY: sections 324.1102, 324.1108, 324.1110, 324.1112, and 324.1114, RSMo FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Supp. 2013.* Original rule filed Sept. 13, 2013, effective March 30, 2014. *Original authority: 324.1102, RSMo 2007, amended 2010, 2011; 324.1108, RSMo 2007, amended 2011; 324.1110, RSMo 2007, amended 2010, 2011; 324.1112, RSMo 2007, amended 2010, 2011; and 324.1114, RSMo 2007, amended 2010, 2011.