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Business and Regulatory Assistance

Michael R. Coveyou
Regulatory Assistance Coordinator
Phone: 515-725-6185
e-mail: regassist@dps.state.ia.us
Iowa Business and Regulatory Network

Electrician and Electrical Contractor Licensing

To receive information and updates about the new licensing program for electricians and electrical contractors, send an inquiry by e-mail or call the Fire Marshal Division at 515-725-6145.

 

Alarm System Contractor and Installer Certification

To receive information and updates about the new certification program for alarm system contractors and installers, send an inquiry by e-mail or call the Fire Marshal Division at 515-725-6145.

Licensing of Fire Sprinkler Fitters

The State Fire Marshal will administer a new licensing program which becomes effective August 1, 2009. It is anticipated that persons involved in installation and maintenance of fire extinguishing systems will be required to have licenses on or about January 1, 2010. More information will be forthcoming about the program, which was established throught he enactment of 2008 Iowa Acts, House File 2646 by the Iowa General Assembly.

Organizations and individuals subject to regulation by the Department of Public Safety, or who think they may be subject to regulation by the Department, may contact the Department's Regulatory Assistance Coordinator for assistance. This help may involve identifying whether Department regulations (administrative rules) apply, what unit of the Department has jurisdiction over those rules, establishing communication with those units, and assisting with identifying related regulatory requirements established by other state, federal, or local agencies. Assistance is available to individuals, business firms, and political subdivisions.

For regulatory assistance from the Department of Public Safety, please contact Michael Coveyou, Regulatory Assistance Coordinator, 515/725-6185 or by email at regassist@dps.state.ia.us. The Department's Regulatory Assistance Coordinator is member of the Iowa Business and Regulatory Assistance Network, which includes coordinators from regulatory agencies of Iowa state government. The Network works cooperatively across the State of Iowa enterprise to help you effectively identify your compliance needs and requirements. Our goal is to assist you in meeting business development timelines through efficient communication and timely processing of your compliance requirements needs.

Please note that regulatory assistance does not extend to matters involving criminal or traffic law enforcement nor to regulatory matters which are subject to enforcement action, contested case procedures, or litigation.

You may also contact the
Iowa Department of Economic Development,
Regulatory Assistance Coordinator
at
515/242-4901 or regulatoryassistance@iowalifechanging.com

The following link provides additional information about this service: http://regassist.iowa.gov/

 

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Created: 05-10-2006
Last Updated: 02-11-0-2009 (MRC)