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Alarm System Contractor and Installer Certification

Contractors:

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Installers:

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Installer Listing

The lists of contractors and installers is currently being updated. For licensing information please contact:

Jeannie Shepherd
515-725-6178
jeannie.shepherd@dps.state.ia.us

 

NOTE: Alarm Certification Renewal Memorandum

 

Advisory Board:

Advisory Board meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted.

Please note: Per 661 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 277,  the contractor shall maintain current registration as a contractor with the Labor Services Division of the Iowa Workforce Development Department in compliance with Iowa Code chapter 91C and 875—Chapter 150, Iowa Administrative Code.

Iowa Code 100C on Fire Extinguishing and Alarm Systems Contractors and Installers

Rules for Alarm System Contractors and Installers Program (661 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 277)

Backgound Information

The Iowa General Assembly has enacted legislation (2007 Iowa Acts, House File 897) which establishes a certification program for alarm system contractors and installers. The program was established in the Fire Marshal Division of the Iowa Department of Public Safety. The Fire Marshal will receive advice about the program from the Fire Extinguishing System Contractors and Alarm Systems Advisory Board.

Questions about the Alarm System Contractor and Installer Certification Program may be directed to alarminfo@dps.state.ia.us or by phone to the Fire Marshal Division at (515) 725-6145.

How to complete the fingerprint card.

Administrative Rules Adopted for Certification of Alarm System Contractors and Installers

The Fire Marshal has adopted administrative rules for the Alarm System Contractor and Installer Certification Program. The rules were published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on August 27, 2008 as ARC 7111B, and become effective October 1, 2008.

 

 

 
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