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 Licensing Requirement Delayed
The State Fire Marshal has delayed implementation
of the requirements for licensing of fire protection system installers
and maintenance workers, at least until April 1, 2010.
During the public comment process
on proposed rules for the program, a number of significant issues
regarding the scope and certain licensing requirements were identified.
Since some of these issues may need to be addressed by legislation,
the delay will allow time for legislative action to occur.
Further information about the
program may be obtained here.
The State Fire Marshal Division (SFM), established in
1911, is the oldest of the five divisions within the Department of Public
Safety. SFM was created to collect statistics on fire in Iowa and to develop
fire safety regulations. Through promotion and enforcement of fire safety
regulations, building code provisions and arson investigation, the four
bureau's which comprise this division continue to have responsibility
for reducing the loss of life and property by fire.
The division is comprised of four (4) bureaus:
- Fire Prevention Inspection
- Arson and Explosives
- Building Code
- Fire Service Training
Jim Kenkel was sworn in as State Fire Mashal December
20, 2002. Jim is the 12th person to serve as State Fire Marshal since
the office was created in 1911. Presently the Division has 29 sworn officers
and 19 civilian employees.
 Iowa's
Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Law
NEW
RESIDENTIAL SMOKE DETECTOR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
New & Important
Corrugated
Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Used for Gas Lines and Lightning
Major changes to the Iowa State Fire
and Building Codes took effect on
January 1, 2007. Click here
for a memoradum outlining these changes.
Licensing of Manufactured Housing Retailers,
Manufacturers and Distributors has been transferred from the Iowa Department
of Transportation to the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Click here
for more information.
Click here
for more information on the ME 101 Conference
ELECTRICIAN LICENSING
The Iowa General Assembly has enacted legislation establishing
a state licensing program for electricians and electrical contractors.
The effective date of the legislation establishing the program was January
1, 2008. The program is operating in the Fire Marshal Division of the
Department of Public Safety and is overseen by a new Electrical Examining
Board, appointed by the Governor. Further information is available here.
Electrical
Examining Board Scheduled Meeting Dates
The Electrical Examining Board meetings begin at 10
a.m. in the 1st Floor Public Conference Room (Room 125) at the State Public
Safety Headquarters Building, 215 East 7th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.
The meeting is open to the public.
ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR AND INSTALLER CERTIFICATION
The same legislation which created the electrician licensing
program also created a new certification program for alarm system contractors
and installers. All contractors and installers for fire alarm systems,
security or burglar alarm systems, and medical alarm systems in Iowa will
be required to be certified. This legislation also takes effect on January
1, 2008. The certification program will operate in the Fire Marshal Division
under rules adopted by the Fire Marshal. Further information is available
here.
Mailing Address
Iowa Department of Public Safety
State Fire Marshal Division
215 E. 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: (515) 725-6145
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here for Telephone Directory
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