1. (1) An application for a license as a responsible managing employee shall include:

   1. (a) Proof of registration in Tennessee as a professional engineer or architect; or
   2. (b) A copy of NICET's letter notifying the applicant of successful completion of the examination for certification of level III for fire protection engineering technician.
2. (2) The fire protection sprinkler system contractor for which an individual serves as a responsible managing employee will be noted on the face of the license.

3. (3) A revised license is required in the event of:

   1. (a) Termination of employment as responsible managing employee;
   2. (b) New employment as responsible managing employee; or
   3. (c) Change of mailing address.
4. (4) Within fourteen (14) days after the occurrence of any change requiring revision of a license, the licensee shall notify the Department in writing of the change and surrender the license.
5. (5) A duplicate license must be obtained from the Department to replace a lost or destroyed license. The licensee shall promptly notify the Department in writing of the loss or destruction.
6. (6) A licensee shall not permit the use of his license by other persons.
7. (7) Any application that remains pending for twelve (12) months will expire. Refundable fees will be refunded if a written request is made to the Department within six (6) months of the expiration of the application.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-32-103 and 62-32-106. Administrative History: Original rule filed April 29, 1985; effective May 29, 1985. Amendment filed April 30, 2009; effective July 14, 2009.