Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-277.1

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 661-277.1 - Establishment of program

The alarm system contractor and alarm system technician license are established pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 100C.

(1)Licensure required. No person shall act as an alarm system contractor without being currently licensed as an alarm system contractor by the department. No person shall act as an alarm system technician without being currently licensed by the department as an alarm system contractor or alarm system technician unless the person is engaged in the installation of alarm system components, is currently licensed pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 103, and is exempt from requirements for licensure by the department as an alarm system technician pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 103.

EXCEPTION: A person may pull cable for an alarm system under the direct supervision of a licensed contractor, licensed technician, or person licensed pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 103 who is working as a technician without licensing pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 103.

(2)Endorsement.

a. The licensure of each contractor, technician, or technician trainee shall carry an endorsement for one or more of the following:

(1) Alarm system contractor.

1. Fire alarm system installation.

2. Nurse call system installation.

3. Security alarm system installation.

4. Alarm system maintenance inspection.

5. Dwelling unit alarm system installation.

(2) Alarm system technician.

1. Fire alarm system installation.

2. Nurse call system installation.

3. Security alarm system installation.

4. Alarm system component installation.

5. Alarm system maintenance inspection.

6. Dwelling unit alarm system installation.

(3) Alarm system technician trainee.

b. Any person acting as an alarm system contractor or technician, other than a person who is not required to be licensed for such work by the department, shall do so only in relation to systems covered by the endorsements on the contractor's or technician's license.

(3)Length of licensure. Licensure is normally for three years and will expire on September 30 of the third year after the license has been issued. A license that is effective on a date other than October 1 will be effective on the date on which the license is issued and will expire on the next September 30, after two years have passed from the date on which the license was issued.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-277.1

Amended by IAB January 13, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 15, effective 2/17/2021

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024