Arkansas Administrative Code

20 CAR § 900-204. Apprentice permit. (a) New employees of certified firms may apply for an apprentice permit by submitting the required application and payment of the required fee. (b)(1) The permit shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance and shall not be renewe…

20 CAR § 900-205. Reciprocity. (a) Required qualifications. An applicant applying for reciprocal licensure shall meet the following requirements: (1) The applicant shall hold in good standing in another United States jurisdiction a license that is substantially similar to the typ…

20 CAR § 900-206. Applicants from states that do not license profession. (a) Required qualifications. An applicant from a state that does not license the fire protection sprinkler system field shall be sufficiently competent in the field of portable fire extinguishers or fixed fi…

20 CAR § 900-207. Expedited military licensure. (a) Definitions. As used in this section: (1) “Uniformed service member” means an: (A) Active or reserve component member of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, Uni…

20 CAR § 900-301. Fee schedule. (a) Every fee required by Arkansas Code § 20-22-601 et seq., and this part shall be paid in accordance with instructions on the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board’s website. (b) Fees shall be as follows: Initial firm certificate of registrati…

20 CAR § 900-302. Renewals. (a)(1) Certificates of registration and licenses must be renewed annually before the expiration date of September 30. (2) The required fees and documentation must be submitted along with each application for renewal. (b) A renewal application accompani…

20 CAR § 900-303. Initial fee waiver for eligible applicants. (a) Pursuant to Acts 2021, No. 725, an applicant may receive a waiver of the initial licensure fee, if eligible. (b) Eligible applicants are individuals who: (1) Are receiving assistance through the: (A) Arkansas, or c…

20 CAR § 900-401. Procedures. (a) As a minimum standard, the following procedures shall be performed each time that the designated type of service is performed. (b) Monthly inspection. The licensee shall: (1) Determine: (A) That the fire extinguisher is in its designated place an…

20 CAR § 900-501. General requirements. (a) Every tag attached to a fire extinguisher or a fixed fire protection system serviced by a certified firm shall be a tag conforming to this part. (b)(1) Tags shall be between five and one-fourth inches (5 1/4”) and five and one-half inch…

20 CAR § 900-502. Requirements for red tags. (a) A red tag on a portable fire extinguisher or fixed fire protection system means that the extinguisher or system: (1) Does not conform to the minimum standards; and (2) Is not acceptable for use in the case of emergency operation. (…

20 CAR § 900-503. Verification of service collar. (a) A portable fire extinguisher that has undergone internal examination or has been recharged shall have a “Verification of Service” collar located around the neck of the container. (b) The following types of portable fire exting…

20 CAR § 900-504. Recharge record keeping. (a) Each fire extinguisher shall have a tag or label (six-year maintenance or hydrostatic test) securely attached, indicating the month and year recharging was performed and that identifies the person performing the service. (b) In accor…

20 CAR § 900-601. Board meetings. (a) The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board will conduct at least four (4) regular meetings per year. (b) Special meetings of the board may be called at any time: (1) By a majority of the board; or (2) At the discretion of the chair of the b…

20 CAR § 900-602. Complaints. (a) Complaints must be submitted to the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board in written form. (b) The board staff will date stamp the complaint, and a complaint number will be assigned when received in the board office.

20 CAR § 900-603. Investigations — Hearings — Alternate proceedings. (a) The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board may, on its own motion, initiate an investigation. (b)(1) The board or a designated board committee will review the complaint and determine: (A) Whether the alleg…

20 CAR § 901-101. Title. This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Sprinkler Rules” and shall be administered by and through the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board.

20 CAR § 901-102. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to regulate persons engaged in the business of planning, selling, installing, maintaining, inspecting, or servicing fire protection sprinkler systems in the interest of safeguarding lives and property pursuant to Arkansas Cod…

20 CAR § 901-103. Applicability of rules. (a) Unless otherwise provided by law, this part shall apply to all firms and individuals engaged in the business of planning, selling, installing, maintaining, inspecting, or servicing fire protection sprinkler systems. (b) Any firm perfo…

20 CAR § 901-104. Notice. Notice by the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board as required by any provisions of statute or of this part must be given by personal service or mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the person to be notified at his or her last known address of residen…

20 CAR § 901-105. Severability. (a) If any provision of this part or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or any other application of this part which can be given effect without …

20 CAR § 901-106. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “AFSA” means American Fire Sprinkler Association, a nationally recognized trade organization; (2) “AHJ” means Authority Having Jurisdiction; (3) “Apprentice” means a qualified person: (A) Enrolled as required in an apprenti…

20 CAR § 901-107. Standards and roles. (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 o…

20 CAR § 901-201. Registration and licensing — Generally. (a) A licensee shall not knowingly mischaracterize a competitor’s product. (b) The falsification of a certificate of registration or license or permit renders the document invalid and is grounds for administrative action p…

20 CAR § 901-202. Firm certificate of registration. (a)(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) A firm that intends to apply for a certificate of registration should contac…

20 CAR § 901-203. Individual license. (a) To be licensed, an individual must: (1) Be employed by a certified firm; (2) Submit the required fee and a fully completed licensing application using the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board’s form; and (3) Pass the required examinat…

20 CAR § 901-204. Apprentice permit. (a) New employees of certified firms may apply for an apprentice permit by: (1) Submitting the required application; and (2) Payment of the required fee. (b) An apprentice must apply for a permit within sixty (60) days of initial employment by…

20 CAR § 901-205. Reciprocity. (a) Required qualifications. An applicant applying for reciprocal licensure shall meet the following requirements: (1) The applicant shall hold in good standing in another United States jurisdiction a license that is substantially similar to the typ…

20 CAR § 901-206. Applicants from states that do not license profession. (a) Required qualifications. An applicant from a state that does not license the fire protection sprinkler system field shall meet the following requirements: (1) Be sufficiently competent in the fire protec…

20 CAR § 901-207. Expedited military licensure. (a) Definitions. As used in this section: (1) “Uniformed service member” means an: (A) Active or reserve component member of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, Uni…

20 CAR § 901-301. Fee schedule. (a) Every fee required by Arkansas Code § 20-22-601 et seq., and this part shall be paid in accordance with instructions on the board’s website. (b) Fees shall be as follows: Certificate of Registration Initial Fee $700.00 Renewal Fee $700.00 Appli…

20 CAR § 901-302. Renewals. (a)(1) A certificate of registration, license, and permit must be renewed annually before the expiration date of June 30. (2) The required fees and documentation must be submitted along with each application for renewal. (3) A firm’s renewal applicatio…

20 CAR § 901-303. Initial fee waiver for eligible applicants. (a) Pursuant to Acts 2021, No. 725, an applicant may receive a waiver of the initial licensure fee, if eligible. (b) Eligible applicants are individuals who: (1) Are receiving assistance through the: (A) Arkansas, or c…

20 CAR § 901-401. Installation, inspection, and service. (a) All sprinkler systems installed under Arkansas Code § 20-22-601 et seq. shall be under the supervision of a licensed RME and other licensed individuals as addressed in this section. (b) The fire protection sprinkler sys…

20 CAR § 901-402. RME responsibilities. (a) The RME is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities described in the definition of “Responsible Managing Employee” and in this part. (b) The RME is: (1) Responsible for ensuring that all plans and drawings: (A) Satisfy the requir…

20 CAR § 901-403. Fitter’s responsibilities. (a) A fitter is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities described in the definition of “fitter” and in this part. (b) The fitter is responsible for installing the sprinkler system in accordance with: (1) Drawings approved by th…

20 CAR § 901-404. Inspector’s responsibilities. (a) An inspector is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities described in the definition of “inspector” and in this part. (b)(1) A licensed inspector employed by a fire protection sprinkler system firm shall: (A) Conduct insp…

20 CAR § 901-405. Fire pumps. (a)(1) Fire pump installation, inspection, or testing must be performed or officially supervised by a certified fire protection sprinkler system firm using properly licensed employees. (2) A firm may use a distributor or manufacturer’s representative…

20 CAR § 901-501. Placard standards and requirements. (a) Every new system shall receive a General Information Placard and Hydraulic Information Placard, as described in NFPA 13 and 25, that is to be placed in plain view on the system riser. (b) Where remodeled areas create a mor…

20 CAR § 901-502. Tags — Generally. (a) Format. (1) Every system shall receive the tags described in this part, in such a position as to permit convenient inspection and not hamper actuation or operation of the system. (2) Tags shall be between five and one-fourth inches (5 1/4")…

20 CAR § 901-503. Original installation tag. Once a licensed fitter or inspector has successfully tested any new system as required by NFPA, such system is eligible for being placed into service after: (1) The licensed fitter: (A) Affixes the original installation tag; and (B) Fi…

20 CAR § 901-504. Service tag. (a)(1) Prior to performing any service work, a service tag shall be placed on the riser of the system being serviced and such tag shall be updated as the system is serviced. (2) This tag shall remain until further service work is performed and anoth…

20 CAR § 901-505. Inspection, Test, and Maintenance (ITM) tag. Using forms approved by the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board, a licensed inspector shall affix an ITM tag on any system that has successfully passed inspection.

20 CAR § 901-506. Green tag. Any system that is green-tagged is understood to have successfully passed inspection by a licensed inspector or RME utilizing approved inspection forms.

20 CAR § 901-507. Yellow tag. (a) Impairments, critical deficiencies, and noncritical deficiencies, as described in NFPA 25 and its Table E.1, warrant a yellow tag. (b) An RME or inspector who finds an impairment, critical deficiency, or noncritical deficiency must: (1) Hang a ye…

20 CAR § 901-508. Red tag. (a) Any system that is red-tagged is: (1) Understood to be emergency impaired; and (2) Not acceptable to connect to in the case of emergency operations. (b)(1) An “impairment” is a shutdown of a system or portion thereof. (2) The two (2) types of impair…

20 CAR § 901-509. Authorized tag personnel. Only the following persons are authorized to attach or remove tags: (1) A fire protection sprinkler system firm’s: (A) RME; (B) Fitter; or (C) Inspector; (2) The State Fire Marshal; or (3) The AHJ.…

20 CAR § 901-601. Board meetings. (a) The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board will conduct at least four (4) regular meetings per year. (b) Special meetings of the board may be called at any time: (1) By a majority of the board; or (2) At the discretion of the chair of the b…

20 CAR § 901-602. Complaints. (a) Complaints must be submitted to the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board in written form. (b) The board staff will date stamp the complaint, and a complaint number will be assigned when received in the board office.

20 CAR § 901-603. Investigations — Hearings — Alternate proceedings. (a) The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board may, on its own motion, initiate investigations. (b) The board or a designated board committee will review the complaint and determine: (1) Whether the allegation…

20 CAR § 910-101. Definitions. (a) No attempt is made to define ordinary words which are used in accordance with the established dictionary meaning except when the word has been loosely used and it is necessary to define its meaning as used in this part to avoid a misunderstandin…