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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 4 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAM (§§ 20-21-401 — 20-21-405) › Section 20-21-402 - Administration by Department of Health

(a)
The Department of Health shall carry out a Nuclear Planning and Response Program designed to protect the lives and property of persons of this state from radiation hazards and other hazards which may result from the establishment and operation of nuclear electrical generating facilities in this state.
(b)
The program shall include:
(1)
Continuous environmental radiation surveillance in the area of any nuclear generating facility;
(2)
The training and education of persons residing in the areas regarding nuclear hazards and protective measures to be taken in the event of a radiological incident or accident;
(3)
A plan for immediate emergency response capability in the event of an incident or accident at the facility;
(4)
The dissemination of information to the public pertaining to radiation hazards;
(5)
Protective measures, evacuation procedures, and other appropriate actions to be taken in the event of a radiation incident or accident; and
(6)
Such other matters as the department shall determine to be necessary or appropriate to educate, inform, and equip citizens of this state to deal with any incident or accident at or resulting from the operation of nuclear generating facilities.
(c)
To carry out the responsibilities provided for in this subchapter, the department may employ such personnel as is deemed necessary to the extent that funds are appropriated therefor by the General Assembly.
Acts 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 67, § 2; 1981, No. 101, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1542.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 4 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAM (§§ 20-21-401 — 20-21-405) › Section 20-21-403 - Operating funds

(a)
(1)
The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall annually determine the approximate amount of funds which will be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Nuclear Planning and Response Program. This amount shall not be in excess of the total amounts appropriated for the program by the General Assembly for the particular year.
(2)
The Secretary of the Department of Health shall certify the amount to each utility in the state which maintains and operates one (1) or more nuclear generating facilities in the state. The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall then notify each utility of the portion of the amount to be paid by each utility.
(b)
The cost of maintaining and operating the program shall be apportioned to the utilities in this state operating nuclear generating facilities in such proportions as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall determine to be most appropriate and equitable.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5025, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 67, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1543.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 4 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAM (§§ 20-21-401 — 20-21-405) › Section 20-21-404 - Fees

(a)
There is levied and there shall be collected annually from each utility in this state which operates one (1) or more nuclear generating facilities a fee in such amount as shall be determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State in the manner prescribed in this subchapter.
(b)
The fees so levied against each utility shall be remitted by the utility to the Secretary of the Department of Health within thirty (30) days after the amount thereof is certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.
(c)
If any utility shall fail or refuse to pay the fees as provided in this section within the time prescribed, the secretary shall add to the fee a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) thereof and shall certify the amount of the delinquent fee and penalty to the Attorney General for collection.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5026, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 67, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1544.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 4 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAM (§§ 20-21-401 — 20-21-405) › Section 20-21-405 - Arkansas Nuclear Planning and Response Fund

All funds collected by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State pursuant to this subchapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues, and the full amount thereof shall be credited to the Arkansas Nuclear Planning and Response Fund. The fund shall be used exclusively for the operation and maintenance of the Nuclear Planning and Response Program.
Acts 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 67, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1545.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 5 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE GRANTS (§§ 20-21-501 — 20-21-505) › Section 20-21-501 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Chief executive officer" means the county judge of each county in this state;
(2)
"Cooperative agreement" means the written instrument which sets forth the conditions to be met by each county in order to qualify for grant funds authorized by this subchapter;
(3)
"Division of Health" means the Nuclear Planning and Response Program of the Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management of the Department of Health, with the Secretary of the Department of Health having the ultimate authority over any activities conducted by that program, division, and department;
(4)
"Failure to perform" means:
(A)
Utilization of grant funds which is inconsistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement;
(B)
Failure to demonstrate the capability to carry out the minimum responsibilities as defined in the cooperative agreement; or
(C)
Failure to adhere to the conditions or requirements of the cooperative agreement;
(5)
"Local government" means the cities, towns, municipalities, or other political subdivisions, or agencies thereof, located within a county in this state; and
(6)
"Radiological response plan" means the specific operational procedures to be performed by the citizens of each county in the event of either an actual or a practice nuclear emergency.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5027, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1983, No. 536, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1546.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 5 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE GRANTS (§§ 20-21-501 — 20-21-505) › Section 20-21-502 - Administration

(a)
The Department of Health shall serve as the administering and disbursing agency for a program of issuing grants to those local governments located in such close proximity to nuclear-powered electricity generating facilities in this state that federal regulations or state rules require those local governments to maintain a radiological response plan.
(b)
Grants shall be issued by the department:
(1)
(A)
To the county governments in the affected areas solely for the purpose of defraying costs associated with preparing for and participating in actual nuclear disaster incidents or practice nuclear disaster exercises.
(B)
The chief executive officer of each county shall be the agent of the county in entering into any agreements with the department in order to receive funds under this section.
(C)
The chief executive officer of each county shall also be the agent of the county in entering into agreements with officials of the local governments or their agencies within each county to disburse the funds under this section.
(D)
Each county shall be eligible for that proportion of funds issued under this section as is determined fair and necessary under guidelines to be developed by the department; and
(2)
To the Division of Emergency Management in quarterly installments for the sole purpose of defraying costs associated with preparing for and participating in actual nuclear disaster incidents or practice nuclear disaster emergency exercises involving nuclear-powered electricity generating facilities in this state.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 565,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2038, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1983, No. 536, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1547.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 5 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE GRANTS (§§ 20-21-501 — 20-21-505) › Section 20-21-504 - Disbursal of funds

In disbursing funds to eligible counties which have satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements of the cooperative agreement as set out in §
20-21-503
, the Department of Health shall remit a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to each of the eligible counties to be payable during the second month of each quarter of the state fiscal year, which months are August, November, February, and May. The payments shall be made in equal quarterly installments of not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
Acts 1983, No. 536, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1549.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 5 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE GRANTS (§§ 20-21-501 — 20-21-505) › Section 20-21-505 - Reporting requirements

The chief executive officer of the county shall be responsible for submitting the following progress reports:
(1)
Quarterly Fiscal Report.
Within thirty (30) days following the end of each fiscal quarter, a report detailing the expenditure of grant moneys shall be submitted to the Nuclear Planning and Response Program of the Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management of the Department of Health. The next quarter's funds shall not be authorized until receipt of the report covering the preceding quarter; and
(2)
Year-End Program Report.
Within thirty (30) days of the completion of the state fiscal year, a report shall be submitted to the program containing the fourth quarter fiscal report and a narrative report on the status of the county's ability to implement its radiological response plan.
Acts 1983, No. 536, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1550.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 6 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE (§§ 20-21-601 — 20-21-603) › Section 20-21-601 - Public policy

It is the policy of the State of Arkansas to provide a coordinated effort to enhance the capability of the individual state and local agencies to carry out their statutory response requirements in the event of a nuclear power plant accident at Arkansas Nuclear One, Units One and Two.
Acts 1983, No. 544, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1551.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 6 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE (§§ 20-21-601 — 20-21-603) › Section 20-21-602 - Purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter to establish a Nuclear Planning and Response Program Advisory Committee which will serve as a coordination point for state and utility officials and whose meetings will provide a place whereby the public may discuss with their elected public officials, state officials, and the utility matters of concern pertaining to their safety and emotional wellbeing as they relate to the generation of electricity from Arkansas Nuclear One, Units One and Two.
Acts 1983, No. 544, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1552.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 21 - RADIATION PROTECTION (§§ 20-21-201 — 20-21-603) › Subchapter 6 - NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE (§§ 20-21-601 — 20-21-603) › Section 20-21-603 - Creation

(a)
(1)
The Nuclear Planning and Response Program Advisory Committee shall be established and shall be composed of the following elected officials:
(A)
The county judge of Conway County, Arkansas;
(B)
The county judge of Johnson County, Arkansas;
(C)
The county judge of Logan County, Arkansas;
(D)
The county judge of Pope County, Arkansas;
(E)
The county judge of Yell County, Arkansas;
(F)
The mayor of Atkins, Arkansas;
(G)
The mayor of Clarksville, Arkansas;
(H)
The mayor of Danville, Arkansas;
(I)
The mayor of Dardanelle, Arkansas;
(J)
The mayor of Dover, Arkansas;
(K)
The mayor of Knoxville, Arkansas;
(L)
The mayor of London, Arkansas;
(M)
The mayor of Morrilton, Arkansas;
(N)
The mayor of Paris, Arkansas; and
(O)
The mayor of Russellville, Arkansas.
(2)
A committee member may designate a proxy, in writing, to serve in his or her absence.
(b)
The committee shall:
(1)
Be aware of the ongoing programs of the Nuclear Planning and Response Program as they relate to continuous environmental radiation surveillance, training and education of persons residing in the ten-mile Emergency Planning Zone, immediate emergency response capability, dissemination of information to the public, and evacuation procedures;
(2)
Advise on the applicability of any federal guidelines that may affect their respective towns and counties;
(3)
Review and comment regarding the operations and coordination of required annual exercises as they relate to their off-site emergency capabilities to respond to a radiological incident at Arkansas Nuclear One, Units One and Two;
(4)
Meet at least one (1) time in each fiscal year and at other times on the call of the Director of the State Radiation Control Agency or his or her designee. A written and timely notice of the time, place, and purpose of meetings shall be mailed by the State Radiation Control Agency to all committee members; and
(5)
Conduct meetings in such a fashion that the local public has received adequate notice and that space is provided for attendance.
(c)
Committee members may receive expense reimbursement from the Arkansas Nuclear Planning and Response Fund in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq.
Acts 1983, No. 544, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1553; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 192.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-102) › Section 20-22-101 - Firefighting foam - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Class B firefighting foam" means foam designed for flammable liquid fires;
(2)
"Foam training facility" means a facility:
(A)
In which the discharge of foam is permitted in a nonemergency situation for the training of firefighters and the readiness of equipment; and
(B)
That may have the capability to provide evaluation and calibration of equipment and foam;
(3)
"Local government" means a municipality, county, fire district, regional fire protection authority, or other public entity that provides firefighting service;
(4)
"PFAS chemical" means:
(A)
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
(B)
For the purpose of firefighting agents, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one (1) fully fluorinated carbon atom and designed to be fully functional in class B firefighting foam;
(5)
"Testing" means calibration testing, conformance testing, and fixed system testing; and
(6)
"Testing facility" means a facility:
(A)
In which the discharge of foam is permitted in a nonemergency situation for evaluation and calibration of firefighting equipment and foam; and
(B)
That may have the capability to provide training of firefighters.
(b)
Beginning January 1, 2022, a person, local government, or state agency shall not discharge class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals for training purposes in a foam training facility.
(c)
Beginning January 1, 2022, a person, local government, or state agency shall not discharge class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals for testing purposes in a testing facility, unless otherwise required by law or ordinance and the testing facility has implemented appropriate containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent release into the environment.
(d)
This section does not affect:
(1)
The manufacture, sale, or distribution of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals; or
(2)
The discharge or other use of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals in emergency firefighting or fire prevention operations.
(e)
For the purposes of firefighting training:
(1)
Nonfluorinated training foams or other nonfluorinated surrogates shall be used; and
(2)
Training shall be conducted under conditions conducive to the collection of spent foam.
Added by Act 2021, No. 315,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-102) › Section 20-22-102 - Critical incident debriefing - Definition

(a)
As used in this section, "critical incident" means an event that has a stressful impact sufficient to overwhelm a person's usually effective coping skills, including an event that falls outside the range of ordinary human experience.
(b)
A local government that maintains a fire department shall adopt a policy that:
(1)
Shall make available to a firefighter who has been involved in a critical incident the opportunity to participate in a debriefing by a mental health professional or a certified peer support member as defined under §
16-40-106
; and
(2)
Shall require the fire department to assist a firefighter who has been involved in a critical incident in obtaining additional services that may assist the firefighter in recovering from psychological effects resulting from the critical incident.
Added by Act 2021, No. 921,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 2 - STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION (§§ 20-22-201 — 20-22-206) › Section 20-22-201 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1979, No. 852, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2165.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 2 - STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION (§§ 20-22-201 — 20-22-206) › Section 20-22-202 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1979, No. 852, §§ 5, 6; 1983, No. 690, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2169, 19-2170; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 193; 2007, No. 708, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 2 - STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION (§§ 20-22-201 — 20-22-206) › Section 20-22-203 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6005, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1979, No. 852, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2171.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 2 - STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION (§§ 20-22-201 — 20-22-206) › Section 20-22-204 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6006, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1979, No. 852, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2166, 19-2167.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 2 - STATE FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION (§§ 20-22-201 — 20-22-206) › Section 20-22-205 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1979, No. 852, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2168.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 3 - OPEN-AIR FIRES (§§ 20-22-301 — 20-22-306) › Section 20-22-301 - Enforcement - Nonliability

(a)
The Arkansas Forestry Commission shall designate those employees who shall have the powers of peace officers in the enforcement of the fire laws, the laws pertaining to the unlawful disposal of solid waste when the unlawful disposal occurs on forest land, and any criminal laws pertaining to the unlawful damage, vandalism, or theft of trees, timber, logs, or personal property when the personal property is used in forestry or logging operations.
(b)
Commission employees and fire crews under their direction or control shall be allowed to enter any lands, construct fire lines, set backfires, and obtain water, if necessary, to stop a fire then actually burning or to do other work necessary in the performance of their duties without liability for trespass or reasonable damage therefrom.
(c)
Upon request of the landowner or the landowner's agent and after the wildfire danger has subsided, the commission or fire crews under its direction or control shall replace the water obtained under the authority of this section.
Acts 1935, No. 85, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 3055; Acts 1981, No. 845, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1957; Acts 1993, No. 521, § 1; 1995, No. 135, § 1; 1995, No. 137, § 1; 1999, No. 28, § 1; 2001, No. 362, § 1; 2005, No. 79, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 3 - OPEN-AIR FIRES (§§ 20-22-301 — 20-22-306) › Section 20-22-302 - Notice to Arkansas Forestry Commission of intent to burn forest vegetation

(a)
(1)
Any person in this state who desires to burn forest vegetation, including debris from land clearing, shall notify the Arkansas Forestry Commission of the person's intention to burn. Notification of the proposed burning shall include the time and location of the intended burning and other facts which the person or the commission may deem relevant.
(2)
This notification requirement shall not apply to the "open burning" of "yard wastes" as those terms are defined in §
8-6-1701
.
(b)
The landowner or other person having charge of the land or his or her agent shall be present and in attendance at the time of the burning.
(c)
There shall be no liability on the part of the State of Arkansas, the commission, or any personnel of the commission for damages caused by the burning of forest vegetation under the provisions of this section.
(d)
It is the intention of this section that the commission may assist or advise local landowners or their agents in the burning of forest vegetation.
(e)
This section shall not apply unless the forest vegetation or debris from land clearing to be burned weighs at least one (1) ton.
Acts 1961, No. 246, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-824; Acts 1999, No. 107, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 3 - OPEN-AIR FIRES (§§ 20-22-301 — 20-22-306) › Section 20-22-303 - Public nuisance - Duty to extinguish

(a)
Any fire on any forested, cut-over, brushlands, or grasslands burning uncontrolled is declared a public nuisance by reason of its menace to life or property.
(b)
(1)
Any person, firm, or corporation responsible for either the starting or the existing of such a fire is required to control or extinguish it immediately, and, if the person, firm, or corporation shall refuse, neglect, or fail to do so, the Arkansas Forestry Commission and any other organized fire suppression force may summarily abate the nuisance thus constituted by controlling or extinguishing the fire. The person, firm, or corporation responsible for the fire shall be liable for payment of all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in suppressing the fire.
(2)
Should the costs and expenses of suppression not be paid within ninety (90) days of the invoice date, then the costs shall be recoverable by civil action.
Acts 1935, No. 85, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 3051; Acts 1981, No. 845, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1953.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 3 - OPEN-AIR FIRES (§§ 20-22-301 — 20-22-306) › Section 20-22-304 - Civil action for damages

(a)
Persons, firms, or corporations starting or being responsible for fires that cause damage to any other person shall make satisfaction in double damage to the party injured.
(b)
Damages are to be recovered by civil action.
Acts 1935, No. 85, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 3052; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1954.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 3 - OPEN-AIR FIRES (§§ 20-22-301 — 20-22-306) › Section 20-22-305 - No bond for costs of prosecution required

No bond for costs shall be required in any courts of this state for prosecution for violation of §§
20-22-301
,
20-22-303
,
20-22-304
,
20-22-306
, and this section.
Acts 1935, No. 85, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 3056; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1958.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 3 - OPEN-AIR FIRES (§§ 20-22-301 — 20-22-306) › Section 20-22-306 - Conviction as prima facie evidence in civil action

Conviction for violation of §
5-38-310
or any part of §
5-38-311
shall be prima facie evidence of responsibility in civil action to recover damages or suppression costs under §
20-22-304
.
Acts 1935, No. 85, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 3053; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1955.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 4 - LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-401 — 20-22-404) › Section 20-22-401 - Legislative findings

The General Assembly finds that it is desirable that every licensed long-term care facility in this state install and maintain either a sprinkler system throughout the facility or an approved smoke or particle sensor device system with visual signals outside each patient room.
Acts 1979, No. 374, § 1; 1981, No. 570, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-847.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 4 - LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-401 — 20-22-404) › Section 20-22-402 - Maintenance of sensor devices

The smoke or particle sensor devices required to be installed in nursing homes by this subchapter shall be maintained in working order by the respective long-term care facilities at all times.
Acts 1979, No. 374, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-850.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 4 - LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-401 — 20-22-404) › Section 20-22-403 - Reimbursement

(a)
Licensed long-term care facilities participating in the Title XIX cost reimbursement program for long-term care facilities which elect to install smoke or particle sensor devices shall claim reimbursement for approved purchase and installation costs over a five-year period on the annual statistical and financial report as required by the Office of Long-Term Care, in order to assure this state's receipt of federal financial participation.
(b)
The costs will be considered allowable for reimbursement purposes when capitalized over a five-year period and depreciated on a straight-line basis.
(c)
Reimbursement in these instances shall be made through the normal prospective rate-setting procedures based on historical cost report data.
Acts 1979, No. 374, § 2; 1981, No. 570, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-848.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 4 - LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-401 — 20-22-404) › Section 20-22-404 - Rules adopted by Office of Long-Term Care

The Office of Long-Term Care of the appropriate division as determined by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services may adopt appropriate rules to carry out the purpose and intent of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2040, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5190, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1979, No. 374, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-849.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 5 - MULTIPLE-OCCUPANCY FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-501 — 20-22-507) › Section 20-22-501 - Applicability

(a)
Every person, firm, partnership, copartnership, association, corporation, or other business entity owning or operating any hotel, motel, apartment building, or other similar multiple-occupancy facility affected by this subchapter shall, with respect to buildings constructed before July 19, 1971, bring the buildings within conformance to this subchapter on or before July 19, 1972.
(b)
All new hotels, motels, apartment buildings, or other similar multiple-occupancy facilities constructed from and after July 19, 1971, shall conform to this subchapter.
Acts 1971, No. 239, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-828.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 5 - MULTIPLE-OCCUPANCY FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-501 — 20-22-507) › Section 20-22-502 - Penalties

(a)
(1)
Every person operating any hotel, motel, apartment building, or other similar multiple-occupancy facility who shall fail or refuse to properly install and maintain an emergency lighting system, fire escape stairway and ladders, and a fire alarm system, in accordance with this subchapter, shall be guilty of a violation.
(2)
Upon conviction, the person shall be subject to a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(b)
Every day that such a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Acts 1971, No. 239, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-831; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 120.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 5 - MULTIPLE-OCCUPANCY FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-501 — 20-22-507) › Section 20-22-503 - Enforcement of fire, police, and safety rules by employee

(a)
Every person operating any hotel, motel, apartment building, or other similar multiple-occupancy facility shall employ one (1) or more persons who shall be on duty on the premises, when they are occupied, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. seven (7) days a week.
(b)
It shall be the duty of the persons to enforce all fire, police, and safety rules and to prevent entry to the premises by unauthorized persons or, if the unauthorized entry cannot be prevented, to report it to proper authorities.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2041, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1971, No. 239, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-829.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 5 - MULTIPLE-OCCUPANCY FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-501 — 20-22-507) › Section 20-22-504 - Emergency lighting

(a)
Any hotel, motel, apartment building, or other similar multiple-occupancy facility having more than three (3) floors above ground level shall be equipped with an emergency lighting system, including exit lights, corridor lights, exit stairway lights, and an emergency source of power capable of furnishing sufficient power to operate the emergency lighting system in the building in case of failure of the main lighting system.
(b)
The emergency lighting system required in this section shall be so designed that it will be automatically activated by a disruption of electrical power for any reason.
Acts 1971, No. 239, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-825.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 5 - MULTIPLE-OCCUPANCY FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-501 — 20-22-507) › Section 20-22-505 - Fire escapes

Every hotel, motel, apartment building, or other similar multiple-occupancy facility having more than three (3) floors above ground level shall be constructed or equipped with fire escape stairways or ladders in conformity with the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code.
Acts 1971, No. 239, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-826.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 5 - MULTIPLE-OCCUPANCY FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-501 — 20-22-507) › Section 20-22-506 - Fire alarms

(a)
Every hotel, motel, apartment building, or other similar multiple-occupancy facility having more than three (3) floors above ground level shall also be equipped with a fire alarm system conforming to the minimum requirements of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code.
(b)
The fire alarm system shall consist of at least one (1) bell or warning device on each floor so situated as to provide a clearly audible warning to persons in every room on the floor.
Acts 1971, No. 239, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-827.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 5 - MULTIPLE-OCCUPANCY FACILITIES (§§ 20-22-501 — 20-22-507) › Section 20-22-507 - Posting of subchapter

A copy of this subchapter shall be posted in each guest room or suite of all hotels, motels, apartment buildings, or other similar multiple-occupancy facilities subject to this subchapter.
Acts 1971, No. 239, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-830.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 6 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (§§ 20-22-601 — 20-22-614) › Section 20-22-601 - Legislative intent

It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to provide for monitoring the sale, installation, and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and the sale, installation, and servicing of fixed fire protection systems and the planning, sale, installation, and servicing of fire protection sprinkler systems and to provide for the registration, licensure, and monitoring of businesses and persons providing the services, in order to protect and promote public safety by minimizing personal injury and property damages which might result from inadequate, unreliable, unsafe, or improperly installed or maintained portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire protection systems, or fire protection sprinkler systems.
Acts 1987, No. 532, § 1; 2009, No. 422, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 6 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (§§ 20-22-601 — 20-22-614) › Section 20-22-604 - Penalties

(a)
The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board, in a lawful proceeding respecting licensing as defined in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq., in addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action, may assess a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of any statute, rule, or order enforceable by the board.
(b)
In addition to the penalties under subsection (a) of this section, the board also may take action against any firm or individual by suspending or revoking the firm's or individual's license, placing the firm or individual on probation, or refusing to issue new or renewal licenses or certificates.
(c)
The board may require a firm to pay all necessary and proper costs incurred by the board in the preparation, conduct, and findings of a hearing involving correcting the action or work performed in violation of a statute, rule, or order enforceable by the board.
Acts 1977, No. 743, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-846; Acts 1991, No. 392, § 2; 1993, No. 1215, § 3; 2009, No. 422, § 4; 2011, No. 838, § 2; 2011, No. 1121, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 6 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (§§ 20-22-601 — 20-22-614) › Section 20-22-605 - Report and investigation of violations

(a)
The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards and Commissions and other state and local agencies and officers may cooperate with and assist the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board in administering and enforcing this subchapter by reporting to the board any violations of this subchapter or any failure to comply with this subchapter or the policies adopted by the board pursuant to the authority granted in this subchapter.
(b)
When any violation of this subchapter or of any policy of the board adopted pursuant to this subchapter is discovered by or reported to the board, the board shall investigate the violation and take appropriate action.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5449, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1977, No. 743, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-844.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 6 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (§§ 20-22-601 — 20-22-614) › Section 20-22-606 - Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board - Creation - Members

(a)
(1)
There is created the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board, which shall be composed of eleven (11) members who are residents of the state and who shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of five (5) years. The eleven (11) members shall be constituted as follows:
(A)
One (1) member shall be an industrial safety representative;
(B)
One (1) member shall be the State Fire Marshal;
(C)
One (1) member shall be a representative of a state association of fire chiefs;
(D)
One (1) member shall be a representative of the fire insurance industry;
(E)
Two (2) members shall be representatives of large industrial users of fire suppression equipment;
(F)
One (1) member shall be a representative of a restaurant association;
(G)
Two (2) members shall be active in the installation and servicing of portable fire extinguishers or fixed fire protection systems; and
(H)
Two (2) members shall be active in the installation and servicing of fire protection sprinkler systems.
(2)
Each of the four (4) congressional districts in the state shall be represented by at least one (1) member.
(3)
Each of the members shall be experienced and knowledgeable in one (1) or more of the following areas:
(A)
The installation or servicing of:
(i)
Portable fire extinguishers;
(ii)
Fixed fire protection systems; and
(iii)
Fire protection sprinkler systems;
(B)
The manufacturing of fire suppression equipment;
(C)
The fire insurance industry;
(D)
The use of fire suppression equipment by the food service industry; or
(E)
The provision of fire suppression services by a fire department.
(b)
Each member may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq.
(c)
(1)
The board may expend moneys as necessary to reimburse the Department of Labor and Licensing for stationery, office supplies, application forms, equipment, and other materials necessary for the board to carry out its duties.
(2)
The expense reimbursement and stipends authorized by §
25-16-901
et seq. and the expense for necessary office supplies, forms, equipment, and other necessary materials shall be paid from the fees and fines collected by the board.
(d)
(1)
The board shall employ an executive director, chief board investigator, and other staff as necessary whose compensation shall be set by the board.
(2)
The staff shall be paid from fees and fines collected by the board.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5450, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1977, No. 743, §§ 3, 6; 1979, No. 543, § 1; 1983, No. 660, § 1; 1983, No. 782, § 6; 1985, No. 702, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-834 -- 82-834.3, 82-837; Acts 1991, No. 392, § 3; 1993, No. 1215, § 4; 1997, No. 250, § 194; 2009, No. 422, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 6 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (§§ 20-22-601 — 20-22-614) › Section 20-22-608 - State Fire Marshal - Powers and duties

The State Fire Marshal shall advise and assist the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board in the adoption of policies and procedures for the:
(1)
Effective monitoring of the sale, installation, and servicing of portable fire extinguishers;
(2)
Sale, installation, and servicing of fixed fire protection systems;
(3)
Design, installation, inspection, servicing, and maintenance of fire protection sprinkler systems, including standpipe and hose systems; and
(4)
Registration and licensing of firms and individuals providing these goods and services.
Acts 1977, No. 743, § 4; 1985, No. 702, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-835; Acts 1987, No. 532, § 3; 2009, No. 422, § 8 [7].
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 6 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (§§ 20-22-601 — 20-22-614) › Section 20-22-609 - License, permit, or certificate required - Compliance with subchapter - Penalties

Except as provided in §§
20-22-603
and
20-22-613
, no person may do any of the following:
(1)
Engage in the business of installing, inspecting, or servicing portable fire extinguishers without a current certificate of registration;
(2)
Engage in the business of installing, inspecting, or servicing fixed fire protection systems without a current certificate of registration;
(3)
Install, inspect, or service portable fire extinguishers or fixed fire protection systems without a current individual license;
(4)
Perform hydrostatic testing of any portable fire extinguisher or any fire extinguisher system cylinder without a current hydrostatic testing certificate;
(5)
Obtain or attempt to obtain a certificate of registration or individual license by fraudulent representation, fraudulent examination or testing, misconduct, or irregularity;
(6)
Sell, service, inspect, or install portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire protection systems, or fire protection sprinkler systems contrary to this subchapter or the policies formulated and administered under the authority of this subchapter;
(7)
Engage in any fire protection sprinkler system business without a current certificate of registration and without employing a full-time licensed responsible managing employee; and
(8)
Engage in any business or activity licensed or permitted by the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board without maintaining in force at all times a public liability insurance policy, with minimum coverage limits as set by the board, covering the person's operations and completed operations.
Acts 1977, No. 743, §§ 10, 12; 1981, No. 404, § 1; 1985, No. 702, §§ 10, 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-841, 82-843; Acts 1987, No. 532, § 6; 1993, No. 1215, § 6; 1999, No. 1287, § 3; 2009, No. 422, § 9 [8]; 2011, No. 838, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND SAFETY (§§ 20-22-101 — 20-22-1016) › Subchapter 6 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (§§ 20-22-601 — 20-22-614) › Section 20-22-611 - License, permit, or certificate - Qualifications

(a)
For a license to install or service portable fire extinguishers, for a license to sell, install, or service fixed fire protection systems, or for a license to conduct any fire protection sprinkler system business, a person employed by a certified firm shall obtain a license issued by the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board after:
(1)
Successful completion of the requirements for licensure under rules of the board; and
(2)
Payment of fees established under rules of the board.
(b)
A firm shall:
(1)
Maintain in force at all times while licensed a public liability insurance policy covering its operations and completed operations with a minimum limit of liability of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per occurrence for property damage or a single limit of liability for bodily injury and property damage of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence; and
(2)
File a current certificate of insurance to be maintained with the board.
Acts 1977, No. 743, § 7; 1979, No. 862, § 2; 1983, No. 782, § 7; 1985, No. 702, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-838; Acts 1993, No. 1215, § 8; 1999, No. 1287, § 5; 2009, No. 422, § 11 [10]; 2011, No. 838, § 6; 2011, No. 1121, § 8.