The Fire Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee (RME) is a full time employee of a licensed sprinkler firm who plans and oversees a fire sprinkler system to assure that each system as installed, maintained or serviced meets the standards provided by law. All drawings, executed by a contracting firm, require authentication from a licensed RME. The RME is physically involved with insuring the Design Process has been executed in a manner agreeable with the rules and regulations. In addition, the RME may perform the role of an inspector. Requirements: 1) Must be at least 23 years of age. 2) Must be a full-time employee of an Arkansas licensed sprinkler firm. 3) Must hold a NICET LEVEL III certification or hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or Engineering Technology) from a recognized institution, along with a signed affidavit from an Arkansas licensed sprinkler contractor verifying a minimum of 3 years subsequent experience in the fire sprinkler layout. 4) Must submit an application and pass a sprinkler examination with a score of 80% or above prior to issuance of a license. Examination required. RME License fee: $300.00, RME License (Renewal) fee: $300.00, Exam fee for each exam retake: $25.00
