Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 661 - PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Chapter 275 - LICENSING OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM CONTRACTORS
Rule 661-275.3 - Responsible managing employee

(1) The responsible managing employee or employees shall be designated in the application for licensure, and, if a responsible managing employee is no longer acting in that role, the contractor shall so notify the fire marshal, in writing, within 30 calendar days, as provided in subrule 275.1(4).

(2) If a responsible managing employee is no longer acting in that role and the contractor has designated an alternate responsible managing employee, the alternate responsible managing employee shall become the responsible managing employee and the contractor shall so notify the state fire marshal, in writing, within 30 calendar days of the date on which the preceding responsible managing employee ceased to act in that role. If the contractor has designated more than one alternate responsible managing employee, the notice to the state fire marshal shall indicate which alternate responsible managing employee has assumed the position of responsible managing employee.

(3) If a responsible managing employee designated by a fire extinguishing system contractor is no longer acting in the role of responsible managing employee and the contractor has not designated an alternate responsible managing employee, the contractor shall designate a new responsible managing employee and shall notify the state fire marshal, in writing as provided in subrule 275.1(4), of the designation within six months of the date on which the former responsible managing employee ceased to act in that capacity. If the state fire marshal has not been notified of the appointment of a new responsible managing employee within six months of the date on which a responsible managing employee ceased serving in that capacity, the state fire marshal shall suspend the license of the fire protection system contractor.

(4) A responsible managing employee or an alternate responsible managing employee shall meet one of the requirements for the following endorsements:

(5) In any case in which training or testing that is offered to satisfy the requirements of this rule is required to be approved by the state fire marshal, such approval is required prior to acceptance of the training or testing to meet licensure requirements. Approval by the state fire marshal of any training or testing to meet these requirements may be sought by the individual, firm, or organization providing the testing or training or initiated by the state fire marshal. Any individual, firm or organization seeking to obtain such approval shall apply to the state fire marshal no later than July 1, 2021, and no later than July 1 every two years thereafter. Program information and any other documentation requested by the state fire marshal for consideration shall be submitted to the state fire marshal as specified in subrule 275.1(4). Training and testing approved by the state fire marshal will be listed on the state fire marshal's licensing website.

(6) Work performed by a contractor subject to these rules shall be limited to areas of competence indicated by the specific certification or other training requirements met by the responsible managing employee. Work performed in the state shall not begin prior to:

(7) Nothing in this rule shall be interpreted to conflict with or diminish any requirement for training or certification for anyone installing or servicing a fire extinguishing system or portable fire extinguisher set forth in any rule of the state fire marshal or local fire ordinance or standard adopted by reference therein.