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Fire Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee (RME)
License Description The Fire Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee (RME) is a full time employee of a licensed sprinkler firm who plans and oversees a fire sprinkler system to assure that each system as installed, maintained or serviced meets the standards provided by law. All drawings, executed by a contracting firm, require authentication from a licensed RME. The RME is physically involved with insuring the Design Process has been executed in a manner agreeable with the rules and regulations. In addition, the RME may perform the role of an inspector. Requirements: 1) Must be at least 23 years of age. 2) Must be a full-time employee of an Arkansas licensed sprinkler firm. 3) Must hold a NICET LEVEL III certification or hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or Engineering Technology) from a recognized institution, along with a signed affidavit from an Arkansas licensed sprinkler contractor verifying a minimum of 3 years subsequent experience in the fire sprinkler layout. 4) Must submit an application and pass a sprinkler examination with a score of 80% or above prior to issuance of a license. Examination required. RME License fee: $300.00, RME License (Renewal) fee: $300.00, Exam fee for each exam retake: $25.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board
900 W. Capitol Ave, Suite 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 661 7903
Patricia.L.White@arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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