Alarm System Cotractors and Installers Certification

Certification of Alarm System Contractors and Installers

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.

The requirements for certification of alarm system contractors and installers
take effect on January 1, 2008. Enforcement of these provisions will commence
after the administrative rules have been adopted by the Fire Marshal, the
certification program has been established, and alarm system contractors and
installers have the opportunity to apply for and obtain their licenses.

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