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Arkansas Contractor Licenses

Different Boards and Divisions issue the contractor's licensing processes in Arkansas. It depends on the disciplines and the type of work to be performed. The specific requirements, examination procedures (if applicable), and testing companies vary for each board.

PSI©, ProV©, and Everblue® are some companies designated by the State to administer the exams for the licenses that require them, and some regulatory entities may even provide the examination services themselves.

The state-established regulatory Departments are the Department of Labor and Licensing (ADLL), the division that protects employers and employees on work-related issues following the AR law; the Department of Health (ADH), responsible for overseeing programs for drinking water, chemical exposure control, and protection of public health; the Department of Energy and Environment (ADE&E) that controls the environmental permits and related certificates; the Department of Agriculture (ADA), which issue the Pesticide Licensing, the Water Well program, the Pest Control and the Landscape trades; and the Department of Public Safety (ADPS), which provides services for the emergency response and law enforcement to guarantee the citizen's safety and security.

 

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Department of Labor and Licensing (DLL)

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing (ADLL) promotes workplace health and safety through law enforcement and consultation, and protects consumers through occupational licensing. The department has some divisions that issue the licensing for the contractors in the State regarding the following trades: Building, Fire Protection, Electricity, Boilers, HVAC, Elevators, Manufactured Homes, and Home Inspection. The licensing process requirements depend on the license type and the work performed.

Contractors Licensing Board (CLB)

The Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB) oversees the Arkansas State Contractors Bond Law and the issue of licenses to Commercial Contractors in the state (as listed down below). The ACLB-designated testing company is PSI©, and candidates applying for a license issued by the Board must pass the Arkansas Contractor Business and Law Examination.

Arkansas offers a registration certification for Subcontractors; they must work under a licensed Contractor, also known as a Prime Contractor. The Board provides a list of the classifications the subcontractor can work on within the application.

Contractors currently licensed in other states can apply for a temporary license while the Arkansas Contractor application is pending; it will last only 90 days and cannot be reapplied for.

The ACLB has Major Classifications for the following trades: Heavy Construction (HC), Highway, Railroad & Airport Construction (HRA), Municipal & Utility Construction (MU), Building (B), Light Building (LB), Mechanical (M) or Electrical (E). These contractors can perform the work of the specialties associated with the classification selected. On the contrary, Specialty trades can only perform the specific work for which the license is held. In order to be licensed at a commercial level in a Specialty license, candidates must pass the business exam, and there are specific trades that require a previous certification.

• Above Ground Tanks (S)
• Asbestos (S)
• Awnings, Canopies & Gutters (S)
• Base & Paving (S)
• Blinds, Curtains, Draperies, Theatrical (S)
• Boat Docks (S)
• Boiler Construction & Repair (S)
• Building (Commercial & Residential) (M)
• Bulk Storage Facilities (S)
• Cable Television Lines (Above & Below Ground) (S)
• Car Washes (S)
• Carpentry, Framing, Millwork, Cabinets (S)
• Ceilings, Wall Systems, Acoustical Treatments (S)
• Chemical Resistant Tile & Brick (S)
• Chimneys, Fireplaces (S)
• Cofferdams, Dikes, Levees, Canals (S)
• Communication, Computer or Sound Systems, Cabling (S)
• Concrete (S)
• Control Systems & Instrumentation (S)
• Conveyors, Material Handling Systems, Cranes, Hoists (S)
• Cooling Towers (S)
• Demolition, Blasting (S)
• Dredging (S)
• Drywall (S)
• Electrical (M)
• Electrical Transmission Lines (S)
• Elevators, Escalators, Dumbwaiters, Chairlifts (S)
• Energy & Chemical Pipelines (S)
• Energy Management, Retrofit Systems (S)
• Environmental General (S)
• Erosion Control (S)
• Factory Trained Medical Equipment Technician (S)
• Fencing, Gates (S)
• Fiberglass (S)
• Fireproofing (S)
• Floors, Floor Covering (S)
• Foundation Construction or Drilling, Pile Driving, Stabilization (S)
• Furnaces, Fuel Burning or Heat Transfer Equipment, Stokers, Refractories (S)
• Furniture, Recreational and/or Playground Equipment, Bleachers, Seating, Partitions (S)
• Gas Fitter (S)
• Generators, Turbines (S)
• Glass, Glazing, Doors, Windows, Hardware, Storefront (S)
• Golf Cart & Foot Bridges & Paths (S)
• Golf Courses (S)
• Grading & Drainage (S)
• Grain Bins (S)
• Greenhouses (S)
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (S)
• Heavy Construction (M)
• Highway, Railroad & Airport (M)
• HRA Miscellaneous & Specialty Items (S)
• Hydraulics (S)
• Incinerator & Stack Construction (S)
• Indoor/Outdoor Advertising (S)
• Institutional & Kitchen Equipment (S)
• Insulation (S)
• Interior Work (S)
• Kilns, Drying Systems (S)
• Landfills (S)
• Landscaping with Planting (S)
• Landscaping, Irrigation, Lawn Sprinkler Systems, Streams (S)
• Lathe, Plaster, Stucco, Dryvit, EIFS (S)
• Lead Abatement (S)
• Lift Stations, Pumps (S)
• Light Building (Commercial & Residential) (M)
• Lightning Protection (S)
• Limited Home Improvement
• Liners (S)
• Marine Docks (S)
• Masonry (S)
• Mausoleums (S)
• Mechanical (Plumbing & HVACR) (M)
• Medical Shielded Enclosures (S)
• Metal Buildings, Detached Structures, Storage Buildings (S)
• Metal Studs, Walls (S)
• Meter Installation & Service (S)
• Microwave Systems, Towers, Satellite Dishes (S)
• Millwright (S)
• Municipal & Utility
• Oil & Gas Field Construction, Rigging (S)
• Overhead Doors & Dock Equipment (S)
• Paint Booths (S)
• Painting, Wallcovering (S)
• Passenger Boarding Bridges (S)
• Piping, Process Piping, Valve Repair (S)
• Plant Maintenance (S)
• Plating & Waste Treatment Systems (S)
• Plumbing (S)
• Pneumatic Tube Systems (S)
• Pollution, Air & Dust Control, Blower & Exhaust Systems (S)
• Poultry & Swine Electrical (S)
• Poultry & Swine Houses (S)
• Poultry (HVACR) (S)
• Precipitators (S)
• Railroad Construction & Related Items (S)
• Rebar (S)
• Refrigeration, Cold Storage (S)
• Remediation (S)
• Remodeling, Renovations, Restoration, Alterations (S)
• Residential Builders
• Residential Remodelers Limited
• Residential Remodelers Unlimited
• Residential Roofer Registration
• Restricted Commercial
• Retaining Walls (S)
• Right of Way Clearing (S)
• Roofs, Roof Decks, Roofing Sheet Metal (S)
• Sandblasting, Hydroblasting, Dry Ice Blasting (S)
• Scaffolding (S)
• Scales (S)
• Security, Banking, Detention Equipment (S)
• Septic Tank Installation & Repair (S)
• Service Station Equipment (S)
• Sheet Metal, Ducts, Ventilation (S)
• Siding, Soffit, Facia, Gutters (S)
• Signal or Burglar Alarms, Fire Detection & Monitoring Systems (S)
• Skylights (S)
• Solar Systems (S)
• Special Coatings or Applications, Caulking, Waterproofing (S)
• Sport & Recreational Surfaces (S)
• Sprinklers, Fire Protection (S)
• Steel, Alloy, Ornamental, Metal Fabrication, Welding (S)
• Storm Shelters (S)
• Subcontractor Registration Certificate
• Substations (S)
• Swimming Pools, Spas (S)
• Temperature Controls (Electric) (S)
• Temperature Controls (Pneumatic) (S)
• Temporary Commercial
• Temporary Home Improvement Specialty
• Temporary Residential Builder
• Temporary Residential Remodeler
• Testing & Balancing (S)
• Tile, Terrazzo, Marble, Countertops (S)
• Tuckpointing (S)
• Tunnels, Shafts (S)
• Underground Piping, Cable, Trenching, Boring (S)
• Underground Storage Tanks (S)
• Unlimited Home Improvement
• Unrestricted Commercial
• Water and Sewer Lines (S)
• Water Lines Associated with Fire Protection (S)
• Water Wells (S)
• Wind Turbines (S)

How to Get a License Issued by the Contractors Licensing Board in the State of Arkansas?

1. Fulfill the application pack:
   • Home Improvement
     • Home Improvement applicants must provide proof of work experience in the specialty field applying for
   • Residential Builders
   • Residential Remodelers
   • Residential Roofer Registration
   • Commercial
2. Meet the necessary documentation:
   • Bond and Power of Attorney
   • Criminal Background Information
   • Affidavit
   • Worker’s Compensation insurance (if applicable)
   • Three references demonstrating:
     • Residential Builders: Four years of appropriate experience in construction
     • Residential Remodeler: Two years of appropriate experience in construction
   • Restricted Commercial, Residential Builders, Unlimited Residential Remodeler, Unlimited Home Improvement: Compiled report from a CPA
   • Surety Bond in Lieu of Financial Statement
   • Residential Builders only:
     • Current compiled balance sheet less than one year old
3. Take and pass the Business and Law Examination (Required ONLY for Commercial, Residential Builder, and Residential Remodeler Licenses)
4. Submit the application with the required documents, and fees to:
   Contractors Licensing Board
   4100 Richards Road
   North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117
5. Await for the Contractors Licensing Board response

How to Obtain a Temporary Contractor License in the State of Arkansas?

A Contractor licensed in another state can apply for a temporary license in Arkansas, such as Commercial, Home Improvement Specialty, Residential Builder, and Residential Remodeler, while their Contractor License registration in Arkansas is complete.

1. Complete the application forms:
   • Temporary Commercial
   • Temporary Home Improvement Specialty
   • Temporary Residential Builder
   • Temporary Residential Remodeler
2. Gather the required documents:
   • Current State Contractor License(s) from another state or completed reference forms
     • Home Improvement Specialty candidates can submit the current State contractor license or completed classification and experience pages
   • Affidavit
   • Commercial applicants must provide proof of:
     • Contractor’s Surety Bond of $10,000.00
     • Financial statement that is less than a year old:
       • Restricted: Compiled from a CPA
       • Unrestricted: Reviewed or Audited from a CPA or a Surety Bond in Lieu (this one does not replace the Contractor’s Surety Bond mentioned before)
   • Current compiled balance sheet less than one year old, demonstrating positive net worth (for Residential Builder, Unlimited Residential Remodeler, and Unlimited Home Improvement Specialty)
3. Send the application with the corresponding fees and documentation to:
   Contractors Licensing Board
   4100 Richards Road
   North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117
4. Expect the Contractors Licensing Board to issue the license

How to Acquire a Subcontractor’s Registration in the State of Arkansas?

1. Fill out the application pack
2. Furnish with the necessary documentation:
   • Affidavit
   • Contractor’s Surety Bond
   • Worker’s Compensation insurance coverage (if applicable)
   • Additional registration, certificate or trade license (if needed)
3. Submit the application along with the corresponding fees and documentation to:
   Contractors Licensing Board
   4100 Richards Road
   North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117
4. Await for the Contractors Licensing Board response

Helpful Links for the Contractors Licensing Board

• Home Improvement License Application Form
• Application for the Residential Builders License
• Residential Remodelers License Application Form
• Residential Roofer Registration License Application Form
• Application for Commercial Licenses
• Application for Subcontractor Registration Certificate
• Application for Temporary Commercial License
• Temporary Home Improvement Specialty License Application Form
• Application for the Temporary Residential Builder License
• Temporary Residential Remodeler License Application Form
• Contractors Licensing Board Official Website

Contact Information for the Contractors Licensing Board

Contractors Licensing Board
(501) 372-4661
Fax: 501-372-2247
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Fire Protection Licensing Board

The Fire Protection Licensing Board oversees the fixed fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguisher servicing and installation. Its purpose is to protect and promote life safety by minimizing personal injury and property damage resulting from improperly installed or improperly maintained fire extinguishing systems. It also provides for the registration and licensing of businesses and individuals:

• Apprentice Permit (Dry/Wet Chemical Extinguisher)
• Apprentice Sprinkler Permit
• Hydrostatic Testing Certificate of Registration Class A
• Hydrostatic Testing Certificate of Registration Class B
• Fixed Fire Extinguishers Certificate of Registration
• Portable Fire Extinguishers Certificate of Registration
• Fire Sprinkler Inspector
• Fixed Fire Protection System Clean Agent
• Fixed Fire Protection System CO2
• Fixed Fire Protection System Halon
• Fixed Fire Protection System Wet/Dry
• Portable Fire Extinguisher
• Portable Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing Class A
• Portable Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing Class B
• Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee
• Sprinkler Fitter

How to Get an Arkansas Fire Protection License?

1. Submit an application form accompanied by the appropriate fees according to the chosen license
2. Attach the corresponding documents according to the type of license
3. Take and pass the applicable specific and the Arkansas Rules Exam (if it is an individual license application)
   • A score of at least 80% is required in order to pass each examination, except for the Sprinkler Fitter examination which requires a passing score of 70%
   • Apprentice Permits do not require an examination
   • If the application is for a Company License, each company must have at least one licensed employee
4. Await for an answer from the Fire Protection Licensing Board regarding the approval of the license

According to the Arkansas Sprinkler Rules and Regulations, the Fire Protection Licensing Board will grant a temporary license to an applicant with a valid license from another state or country that is substantially equivalent to the Arkansas license for which the applicant is applying upon submission of the required fee and documentation.

Helpful Links for the Fire Protection Licensing Board Applicants

• 2022 Sprinkler Rule
• Arkansas State Fire Marshal
• Fire Protection Licensing Board Exam Information
• Fire Protection Licensing Examination Application
• Fire Protection Licensing Information
• National Fire Protection Association

Contact Information for the Fire Protection Licensing Board

Fire Protection Licensing Board
900 W. Capitol, Suite 400
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
(501) 661-7903
Fax: 501-603-3540
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HVAC Licensing Board

The HVAC Licensing Board advises regional public health officials, architects, engineers, and other construction-related agencies regarding heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The Board oversees the inspection program for newly built public and private facilities across the state to ensure compliance with the State Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes. It also publishes licensing norms, rules, and regulations, offers testing for HVAC/R contractors, and issues different types of licenses.

• HVACR Class A
• HVACR Class B
• HVACR Inspector
• HVACR Refrigeration Only Class E
• HVACR Registrant
• HVACR Service Only Class C
• HVACR Sheetmetal Class D
• Lifetime HVACR

How to Get an HVACR License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Be at least 18 years old, except for the Lifetime License, which requires applicants to be at least 65 years old
2. Comply with the experience requirements:
   • At least two years of experience as an HVACR Contractor or an employee of an HVACR Contractor
   • If the educational training is approved by the Board, the Board may substitute HVAC/R-related educational training for experience. Before the Board considers an application, copies of educational records must be submitted
3. Fill out the application form according to the requested License:
   • HVACR Class A
   • HVACR Class B
   • HVACR Service Only Class C
   • HVACR Sheetmetal Class D
   • HVACR Refrigeration Only Class E
   • HVACR Inspector
   • Lifetime HVACR
   • HVACR Registrant
4. Submit an application form with the notarized signature and pay the corresponding fees to the following address:
   HVAC/R Section
   Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
   900 W Capitol, Suite 400
   Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
5. Take and pass the applicable exam administered by ProV©, Inc. (Doesn’t apply to the Registrants)
6. Await for a response from the HVAC Licensing Board in relation to the license approval

The HVAC Division permits to postpone a HVAC/R Contractor License for a fixed time. More information on how to request it can be found in the Deferment Application. Additionally, a license holder whose license expired for non-payment of renewal fees, may make a Reinstatement Application.

Helpful Links for the HVAC Licensing Board Applicants

• Administrative Rules Pertaining to the Licensing of HVACR Contractors
• Arkansas Energy Code
• HVAC Licensing Board Approved CEU Providers
• HVAC Licensing Board Exam Candidate Bulletin
• HVAC Licensing Board Official Website
• HVAC/R Contractor Application
• HVAC/R Registrant Application
• ProV© Testing Services Webpage
• HVACR Reinstatement Application

Contact Information for the HVAC Licensing Board

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(501) 682-9201
(501) 682-4553
(501) 682-4500
TRS: 800-285-1131

Board of Electrical Examiners

The Board of Electrical Examiners is responsible for carrying out the Arkansas laws concerning the electrician's licensure. It is also in charge of enrolling trainee electricians and setting the requirements for the state's electrical contractors. Enforcing these laws is the responsibility of the Director of Code Enforcement. Below are the different trades that fall under the direct supervision of the Board:

• Air Conditioning Electrician
• Industrial Maintenance Electrician
• Journeyman Electrician
• Lifetime Journeyman Electrician
• Lifetime Master Electrician
• Master Electrician
• Residential Journeyman Electrician
• Residential Master Electrician

How to Become an Electrician License Holder in Arkansas?

1. Fulfill the education and experience requirements stated by the Administrative Regulations of the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas according to the type of license:
   • Air Conditioning Electrician must complete ONE of the following:

     • Two years of experience in wiring HVACR equipment that may be demonstrated by having held for two years one of the licenses listed below:
       • HVACR Electrician’s License issued by an Arkansas municipality
       • HVACR Class A or Class B License issued by the state HVACR Licensing Board
     • Any combination of experience and training as the board may approve as being equivalent to that
   • Industrial Maintenance Electrician:

     • Four years of work experience in the maintenance of electrical conductors and equipment, under the supervision of a master electrician, journeyman electrician, engineer, or industrial maintenance electrician
     • Any combination of training and experience as the board may approve, such as formal apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, or public or private electrical training programs
     • A combination of training and electrical maintenance experience that is determined by the board to be equivalent to the above
   • Journeyman Electrician must complete ONE of the following:

     • Four years (8,000 hours) of electrical work experience approved by the board and four years of training and experience as the board may approve. Such as formal apprenticeship programs, on-the-job-training, public or private electrical training programs, or a combination of training and electrical experience that is determined by the board
     • “Notice of Apprenticeship Committee Action Released for Test” form from their training program if applicable and approved by the Department of Workforce Education. As well as maintenance experience in electrical work under the direct supervision of an engineer, licensed master electrician, or licensed journeyman electrician and verified and documented in detail:
       • BAT approved construction sponsored apprenticeship program
       • Four years (8,000 hours) of verified electrical construction experience or six years (10,000 hours) of electrical maintenance experience with two of those years consisting of electrical construction experience
   • Master Electrician:

     • Three years of experience in the wiring of one or two family dwellings including one year of experience as a licensed residential journeyman OR any combination of training and experience as the board may approve as being equivalent to that
   • Lifetime Master and Lifetime Journeyman Electrician:

     • Have been a licensed master electrician licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners for not less than twelve years
     • Be at least sixty-five (65) years of age
     • Have a current license as a master or journeyman electrician issued by the Board of Electrical Examiners at the time of application
   • Residential Journeyman Electrician:

     • Two years of experience in the wiring of one or two family dwellings or any combination of training and experience as the board may approve as being equivalent to that
   • Residential Master Electrician:

     • Three years of experience in the wiring of one or two family dwellings including one year experience as a licensed residential journeyman or any combination of training and experience as the board may approve as being equivalent to that
2. Create an account into the ELP System and submit an online application along with the required documents and fees
3. Take and pass the applicable exam administered by ProV©
4. Expect an answer from the Board of Electrical Examiners regarding the issuance of the license

The Board shall issue a Temporary License as a Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician for a period of six months, if the applicant holds a current license of the same classification issued by another state or has otherwise met the experience qualifications established in the Arkansas Electrical Rule.

Helpful Links for the Board of Electrical Examiners Applicants

• Administrative Rules of the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners
• Electrical Examining Board Candidate Bulletin
• Electrical Inspection and Licensing Official Website
• Enterprise Licensing and Permitting (ELP) System
• ProV© Testing Services Webpage
• Training Providers Approved by the Board of Electrical Examiners

Contact Information for the Board of Electrical Examiners

Board of Electrical Examiners
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900 W Capitol Ave, Suite 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-4500
Fax: 501-682-4535

Boiler Inspection Division

The Boiler Inspection Division was created to safeguard the public from the inherent risks of building, setting up, using, and maintaining steam boilers and other related pressure vessels. The Division is in charge of licensing and examining boiler operators, conducting quality assurance assessments, and licensing boiler and vessel installation and maintenance companies.

• Boilers and Pressure Vessels Repair
• Boilers and Pressure Vessels Sell & Installation
• High Pressure Boiler Operator
• Low Pressure Boiler Operator

How to Obtain a Boiler Operator License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Fulfill the experience requirements stated by the Administrative Rules of the Boiler Inspection Division:
   • Six months of training under the supervision of a licensed boiler operator, which shall be confirmed by the applicant’s employer and submitted to the division with the application
2. Complete and submit an application form
3. Attach the required documents and the corresponding fees, and mail them with the application form to:
   Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
   900 West Capitol Suite 400
   Little Rock, Ar 72201
4. Register for and take the applicable exam:
   • Boiler Operator Examination administered by the Boiler Inspection Division
   • Authorized Inspector Examination administered by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI)
5. Expect an answer from the Boiler Inspection Division regarding the license issuance

An applicant who has passed the test but hasn't completed the required six months of training may be given a Restricted License. It is valid for one year from the date of issuance and allows the license holder to work under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Boiler Operator.

How to Get a Boiler Sell & Installation or a Boiler Repair License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Fulfill the experience requirements stated by the Administrative Rules of the Boiler Inspection Division
2. Complete and submit an application form:
   • Boiler Sell & Installation
   • Boiler Repair
3. Submit the application and the required documentation with the corresponding fees to:
   Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
   900 West Capitol Suite 400
   Little Rock, Ar 72201
4. Expect an answer from the Boiler Inspection Division regarding the license issuance

Helpful Links for the Boiler Inspection Division Applicants

• Administrative Rules of the Boiler Inspection Division
• Application for Installation License
• Application for Repair License
• Arkansas Code
• Authorized Inspector Exam Information
• Boiler Operator Exam Registration
• Boiler Operator Exam Study Guide
• Boiler Operator License Application
• National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

Contact Information for the Boiler Inspection Division

Boiler Inspection Division
900 West Capitol Suite 400
Little Rock, Ar 72201
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(501) 682-4514

Elevator Safety Division

The Elevator Safety Division is in charge of ensuring that every elevator complies with all relevant regulations, granting permits, employing elevator inspectors, issuing certificates of operation for every elevator. It also establishes safety requirements and other guidelines for the installation and use of elevators and escalators in the State of Arkansas. The Department also issues licenses for Elevator Contractors. To obtain an Elevator License, applicants must pass an examination and comply with specific experience and education requirements. The Division covers the regulation of these listed trades:

• Elevator
• Elevator Inspector
• Elevator Mechanic

How to Become an Arkansas Elevator License Holder?

1. Comply with the education and experience requirements:
   • Elevator Contractor must comply with ONE of the following:
     • Maintain current registration with the Secretary of State with a designated agent for service of process who is also authorized to receive notices on behalf of the contractor
     • Have a permanent office situated in the State of Arkansas with an individual designated by the contractor to receive notices on the contractor's behalf
   • Elevator Inspector: At least four years verified experience in designing, installing, maintaining, or inspecting conveyances
   • Elevator Mechanic: At least three years of verified work experience in constructing, maintaining, servicing, or repairing conveyances and eight contact hours or continuing education hours every two years in a course of training or instruction approved by the Elevator Safety Board
2. Complete and submit the corresponding application form along with the required documents and fees
3. Take the applicable examination:
   • Elevator Contractor License doesn’t need an examination
   • Written examination approved for Elevator Mechanics by the Elevator Safety Board
   • Written examination for Elevator Inspectors administered by an accredited ASME testing facility and evidenced by certification of the applicant as a Qualified Elevator Inspector
4. Await for an Elevator Safety Board’s response regarding the license issuance

Helpful Links for the Elevator Safety Division Applicants

• Elevator Rules and Regulations
• Elevator Contractor Application
• Elevator Mechanic Application
• Elevator Inspection and Permits Official Website
• ASME Official Website

Contact Information for the Elevator Safety Division

Elevator Safety Board
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(501) 682-4538

Manufactured Home Commission (MHC)

The Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission is in charge of certifying and licensing all manufacturers, retailers, installers, and salespersons engaged in the manufactured housing industry in the State. To obtain a Manufactured Home License, applicants must submit an application form and some documents required by the Division, this applies to:

• Certification of Modular Home Manufacturers
• Certification of Modular Home Retailers
• Modular Home Installers

How to Acquire a Manufactured Home License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Submit an application form supplied by the Director of the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission or other personnel authorized to act on behalf of the Director
2. Attach a Statement of Compliance as stated by the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission Rules and Regulations
3. Pay the applicable fees
4. Wait for the Commission to issue the license

Helpful Links for the Manufactured Home Commission Applicants

• AMHC HUD Rule 2020
• AMHC Modular Rules 2021
• Manufactured Home Commission Official Website

Contact Information Manufactured Home Commission

Manufactured Home Commission
(501) 324 9032
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Director
(501) 325-9032
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Inspector Supervisor
(501) 324-9032
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Manufactured Housing Specialist
(501) 324-9032
Fax: 501-683-3538
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Home Inspector Registration Board (HIRB)

Home inspectors, abstractors, and appraisers are all regulated by the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board (AHIRB). It promotes a business environment that will protect consumers of home inspection services. It also administers and enforces the Arkansas Home Inspectors Registration Act terms, oversees a continuing education program to help home inspectors gain high-level skills, and guarantees a thriving home inspection sector in Arkansas. The Board currently oversees the licensure process of the following trade:

• Home Inspector

How to Get a Home Inspector License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Attend an approved home inspector training school with a curriculum of at least 80 hours of classroom training
2. Take the competency examination, which consist of two parts:
   • National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
   • ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics Examination
3. Complete and submit an online application form and fees in the Enterprise Licensing and Permitting (ELP) System
4. Attach the following documents:
   • Pre-registration Education Certificate from an Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board
   • Approved Educator
   • Certificate of Insurance
   • Certified true copies of documents showing you have successfully completed both parts of the competency examination
   • A check or money order for the registration fee
5. Expect an answer from the Home Inspector Registration Board in relation to the issuance of the license

Helpful Links for the Home Inspector Registration Board Applicants

• AHIRB Approved Training Providers
• Arkansas Code
• Arkansas Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
• ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics Examination
• Enterprise Licensing and Permitting (ELP) System
• Home Inspector Registration Board Rules and Procedures
• National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)

Contact Information for the Home Inspector Registration Board

Home Inspector Registration Board
900 W Capitol Ave, Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 683-3710
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Department of Health (DH)

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) oversees programs for drinking water, chemical exposure control, sanitary and hygienic conditions, and public health and safety protection. They are responsible for protecting and improving the citizens' health and well-being.

Lead-Based Paint Program

The Arkansas Lead-Based Paint-Hazard Regulation, specifies certification, licensing, and training criteria for individuals and businesses doing lead-based paint abatement operations and training in the State of Arkansas. It was adopted by the Arkansas Department of Health and is currently administered by it. The lead-based paint program of ADH is still subject to federal regulatory control by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• Lead Inspector
• Lead Project Designer
• Lead Risk Assessor
• Lead Supervisor
• Lead Worker
• Lead-Based Paint
• Lead-Based Paint Consultant
• Lead-Based Paint Trainer

How to Get an Individual Lead License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Comply with the training and experience requirements given by Section III of the Arkansas State Board of Health's Rules about Lead-Based Paint Activities
2. Gather the following documents:
   • Original certificate for the most recent training, whether it was an initial or a refresh course (The originals will be given back)
   • Application form according to the type of license:
     • Lead Inspector
     • Lead Project Designer
     • Lead Risk Assessor
     • Lead Supervisor
     • Lead Worker
3. Mail the application form, required documents, and certification fee to the following address:
   Arkansas Department of Health
   Lead-Based Paint Program
   4815 West Markham St., Slot - 32
   Little Rock, AR
   72205-3867
4. Register and take the corresponding examination (ONLY for Lead Inspector, Lead Risk Assessor, and Lead Supervisor)
5. Expect an answer from the Arkansas Department of Health regarding the License Approval

How to Obtain a Contractor or Consultant License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Gather the following documents:
   • Current insurance certificate covering lead-based paint activities
   • A letter stating the following:
     • The contractor or consultant will only work with employees who are appropriately certified
     • The contractor or consultant and its employees will adhere to the Arkansas State Board of Health's rules regarding lead-based paint activities in terms of work practices
     • The contractor or consultant will keep a supervisor on-site at all times when working on lead-based paint activities
2. Fill out the application form according to the chosen license:
   • Lead-Based Paint Contractor
   • Lead-Based Paint Consultant
3. Mail the application form, documents, and certification fees to:
   Arkansas Department of Health
   Lead-Based Paint Program
   4815 West Markham St., Slot - 32
   Little Rock, AR
   72205-3867
4. Await for the Arkansas Department of Health’s response regarding the license issuance

How to Acquire an Arkansas Lead-Based Paint Trainer License?

1. Complete and submit a Lead-Based Paint Trainer application form
2. Attach the following information:
   • Completed disclosure statement form provided by the ADH
   • Description of the facilities and equipment to be used for lecture and hands-on training
   • Copy of the course test blueprint for each course
   • Description of the activities and procedures that will be used for conducting the assessment of hands-on skills for each course
   • Copy of the quality control plan
   • Statement signed by the manager to certify that the program:
     • Meets the requirements established in the Arkansas State Board of Health's rules Section III(b)(3)
     • Use model training materials recommended by the EPA or approved by a state or Indian Tribal program approved by EPA
       • If a training program does not use EPA-recommended model training materials or training materials approved by an authorized state or Indian Tribe, its application shall include the following:
         • Copy of the student and instructor manuals or other materials to be used for each course
         • Copy of the course agenda for each course
3. Mail the application form, documents, and certification fee to the following address:
   Arkansas Department of Health
   Lead-Based Paint Program
   4815 West Markham St., Slot - 32
   Little Rock, AR
   72205-3867
4. Expect an answer from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) regarding the License Approval

Helpful Links for the Lead-Based Paint Program Applicants

• Disclosure Statement
• Lead License & Certification Requirements Checklist
• Lead-Based Paint Notice of Intent
• Lead-Based Paint Rules and Regulations
• Third-Party Exam Application

Contact Information for the Lead-Based Paint Program

Arkansas Lead-Based Paint Program
4815 West Markham St., Slot 32
Little Rock, AR
72205-3867
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(501) 671-1472
Fax: 501-682-5429

Plumbing & Natural Gas Section

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is in charge of conducting training programs for plumbers and gas professionals and producing codes, rules, and regulations for licensure. They provide testing and certification for a variety of plumbing-related licenses, such as Master/Journeyman, Plumbing Inspectors, and Gas Fitters (as listed down below). They also oversee the inspection program for newly constructed public and private facilities throughout the state to ensure compliance with Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes.

• Apprentice Plumber
• Backflow Assembly Repair Technician
• Backflow Assembly Testing Technician
• Gas Fitter
• Gas Fitter Supervisor
• Gas Fitter Trainee
• Gas Utility Service Person
• Governmental Maintenance Restricted Plumbing
• Hospital Maintenance Restricted Plumbing
• Hospital Maintenance Supervisor Restricted Plumbing
• Hospital Maintenance Trainee Restricted Plumbing
• Journeyman Plumber
• Lifetime Master Plumber
• Master Plumber
• Plumbing Inspector
• Water and Sewer Service Line Installers

How to Get a Plumbing & Natural Gas License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Take a course given by an accredited provider (If applicable)
2. Complete, notarize and submit an application form for the chosen license:
   • Apprentice Plumber
   • Backflow Assembly Repair Technician
   • Backflow Assembly Testing Technician
   • Gas Fitter
   • Gas Fitter Supervisor
   • Gas Fitter Trainee
   • Gas Utility Service Person
   • Governmental Maintenance Restricted Plumbing
   • Hospital Maintenance Restricted Plumbing
   • Hospital Maintenance Supervisor Restricted Plumbing
   • Hospital Maintenance Trainee Restricted Plumbing
   • Journeyman Plumber
   • Lifetime Master Plumber
   • Master Plumber
   • Plumbing Inspector
   • Water and Sewer Service Line Installers
3. Mail the application form, required documents, and applicable fees to:
   Arkansas Department of Health
   Plumbing and Natural Gas Section
   4815 W. Markham St., Slot 24
   Little Rock, AR 72205
4. Expect a Notification of Examination from the Plumbing Examiners Committee (Doesn’t apply for the Apprentice Plumber License)
5. Take and pass the corresponding exam
6. Await for the Committee's decision regarding the application

The ADH Plumbing and Natural Gas Section offers the possibility to postpone a Master or Journeyman Plumber License for a fixed time through a Deferment Application. An application fee must be submitted, and the pause period must be less than five years to avoid further processes. Additionally, a Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Apprentice Plumber or Restricted Plumber whose License has expired for non-payment of renewal fees may make a Reinstatement Application.

Helpful Links for the Plumbing and Natural Gas Section Applicants

• Backflow School Programs
• Master & Journeyman Plumber Rules and Regulations
• Plumbing Law
• Public Plumbing License Search
• State of Arkansas Plumbing Inspectors Contact Information
• Instructions guide for the Plumber exam

Contact Information for the Plumbing and Natural Gas Section

Arkansas Plumbing and Natural Gas Section
4815 W. Markham St., Slot 24
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 661-2642
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Fax: 501-661-2671

Water Operator Licensing Program

The certification of water operators guarantees that all public water systems in Arkansas provide the residents with enough clean and potable water. A water operator must complete a series of tests and have a minimum level of experience to be hired. The size of the community being serviced by the water system and the type of treatment being offered determine the level of experience and the difficulty of the tests:

• Water Distribution Operator Grade I
• Water Distribution Operator Grade II
• Water Distribution Operator Grade III
• Water Distribution Operator Grade IV
• Water Distribution Operator Very Small System
• Water Treatment Operator Grade I
• Water Treatment Operator Grade II
• Water Treatment Operator Grade III
• Water Treatment Operator Grade IV

How to Become a Water Operator License Holder in the State of Arkansas?

1. Meet the education requirements:
   • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
     • Contact the Certification Officer, in case of not having a High School Diploma or GED, for details on possible waiver of the requirement by the Licensing Committee
2. Complete the following periods of approved work according to the license:
   • Water Distribution and Treatment Operator Grade I: Six Months
   • Water Distribution and Treatment Operator Grade II: One year
   • Water Distribution and Treatment Operator Grade III: Two years
   • Water Distribution and Treatment Operator Grade IV: Three years
   • Water Distribution Operator Very Small System: No experience requirement
3. Attend the Specific Mandatory Training Courses before sitting for any license exam. Total course time ranges from 40 to 96 hours, depending on the license grade
4. Complete and submit an application form according to the type of license:
   • Water Distribution Operator Grade I
   • Water Distribution Operator Grade II
   • Water Distribution Operator Grade III
   • Water Distribution Operator Grade IV
   • Water Distribution Operator Very Small System
   • Water Treatment Operator Grade I
   • Water Treatment Operator Grade II
   • Water Treatment Operator Grade III
   • Water Treatment Operator Grade IV
5. Mail the application form, corresponding fees, and required documents to:
   Arkansas Department of Health
   Water Operator Licensing Program
   4815 West Markham St., Slot 37
   Little Rock, AR 72205
6. Register, take, and pass the corresponding exam
7. Await for an answer from the Water Operator Licensing Program regarding the license approval

Helpful Links for the Water Operator Licensing Program Applicants

• Exam Registration
• List of Certified Operators, Operators in Training, and Application Pending Operators
• Operator Certification Exam Schedule
• Operator Certification Training Schedule Links Page
• Operator Certification, Forms, and Training Documents
• Water Operator Hiring and Contracting - Forms
• Water Operator Hiring and Contracting - Guide

Contact Information for the Water Operator Licensing Program

Arkansas Water Operator Licensing Program
4815 West Markham St., Slot 37
Little Rock, AR 72205
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(501) 661-2623
Fax: 501-661-2032

Department of Energy and Environment (DE&E)

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (ADE&E) is a cabinet-level agency in the local government; it works on the rules and regulations from the public and private administration of natural resources and protection of the state's environment.

The Arkansas DE&E protects and regulates the working practices of the laboratories and environmental activities on land, air, and water use in the state. As part of the application, candidates must follow the specific process and present documentation to support their application to get certified by the Division of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), which is responsible for processing the certification for this board.

Office of Land Resources (OLR)

The Office of Land Resources (OLR) controls actions to guarantee the preservation of Arkansas land. The Office creates, manages, and enforces state rules governing aboveground and subsurface petroleum storage tanks. The DEQ’s Solid Waste Management division works to ensure that solid waste is managed, processed, recycled, or disposed of in a way that protects the environment and complies with local, state, and federal laws. This Office is in charge of the licensure process for the following trades:

• Solid Waste Operator Class 1A
• Solid Waste Operator Class 1B
• Solid Waste Operator Class 1C
• Solid Waste Operator Class 2A
• Solid Waste Operator Class 2B
• Solid Waste Operator Class 2C
• Solid Waste Operator Class 3A
• Solid Waste Operator Class 3B
• Solid Waste Operator Class 3C
• Underground Storage Tank
• Underground Storage Tank Individual
• Underground Storage Tank Operator Class A
• Underground Storage Tank Operator Class B
• Underground Storage Tank Operator Class C

How to Get a Solid Waste License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Meet the experience requirements:
   • Apprentice Licenses doesn’t have experience requirements
   • Journeyman: One year of experience in solid waste management or operations
   • Supervisory or Master: Two years of experience in solid waste management or operations
2. Attend a 20 hours course of approved training
3. Complete the Solid Waste Facility Operator License Application Form or apply online
4. Attach the pertaining documents:
   • Disclosure statement (unless exempt)
   • Check or money order of licensing fees
5. Mail the hard copy application form, document, and fees to:
   Arkansas Energy & Environment
   DEQ - Solid Waste Licensing Program
   5301 Northshore Drive
   North Little Rock
   AR 72118-5317
6. Await for an examination approval by the Solid Waste Licensing Program
7. Take and pass the corresponding examination
8. Expect an answer from the licensing program regarding the license approval

How to Become an Arkansas Underground Storage Tank Individual License Holder?

1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Comply with the experience requirements:
   • Have worked in three different UST sites that demonstrate a minimum of one year of field experience (within the past three years)
3. Apply online or fill out a hard copy application form
4. Attach the following documents:
   • Proof of Work Experience
   • References from three facility owners or two facility owners and one previous employer if the applicant has had another employer within the past three years
5. Mail the application form and documents to:
   Arkansas DEQ Regulated Storage Tanks Division
   5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock
   Arkansas 72118-5317
6. Contact the RST Licensing Coordinator at (501) 682-0993 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for the applicable exam
7. Take the exam administered by the Division of Environmental Quality
8. Pay the applicable fees
9. Expect an answer from the Regulated Storage Tanks Division regarding the issuance of the license

How to Acquire an Underground Storage Tank Company License in Arkansas?

1. Apply online or fill out the hard copy application form
2. Attach the following documents:
   • Application disclosure
   • Surety Bond OR Irrevocable Letter of Credit
3. Mail the hard copy application form, documents, and fees to:
   Arkansas DEQ Regulated Storage Tanks Division
   5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock
   Arkansas 72118-5317
4. Wait for an answer from the Regulated Storage Tanks Division regarding the License issuance

How to Obtain the Arkansas Underground Storage Tank Operator License?

1. Comply with the training and testing requirements:
   • Class A and B: Complete the approved training with the exam OR register for the applicable examination:
     • Mail the exam application and the exam fee at least one week before the scheduled examination date to (check or money order must be payable to the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality):
       Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality
       Regulated Storage Tanks Division
       5301 Northshore Drive
       North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317
     • Take and pass the applicable exam
   • Class C: Take the approved training course OR a training provided by a certified Class A or B operator
2. Await for the UST Operator Training and Certification Program to issue the certification

One individual may hold all three classifications (Class A, B, and C).

Helpful Links for the Office of Land Resources Applicants

• Solid Waste approved training courses and locations
• Solid Waste Licensing Program
• Solid Waste Management Facilities and Environmental Officers Regulation
• Solid Waste Online Comments Forms
• UST Content Outline
• UST Licensing Program
• UST Operator Training and Certification
• UST Rules and regulations
• UST Study Guide

Contact Information for the Office of Land Resources

Solid Waste Licensing Program
Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
DEQ - Solid Waste Licensing Program
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317
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(501) 682-0860

Underground Storage Tanks Licensing Program
Regulated Storage Tanks
Arkansas DEQ Regulated Storage Tanks Division
5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock
Arkansas 72118-5317
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(501) 682-0993

Office of Air Quality (OAQ)

This office works in specific duties and numerous aspects of the local air program and federal obligations under the Clean Air Act and protects air quality to enhance public health, considering the environmental impact of expansion in economic opportunities. Also, the Office of Air Quality OAQ regulates four branches: Permits, compliance, policy and planning, and asbestos law enforcement:

• Asbestos
• Asbestos Air Monitor
• Asbestos Consultant
• Asbestos Inspector
• Asbestos Management Planner
• Asbestos Project Designer
• Asbestos Supervisor Contractor
• Asbestos Training Provider
• Asbestos Worker

How to Get an Asbestos Individual License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Attend a training course approved by the OAQ
2. Submit the application form depending on the type of license:
   • Asbestos Worker
   • Asbestos Inspector
   • Asbestos Air Monitor
   • Asbestos Project Designer
   • Asbestos Supervisor Contractor
   • Asbestos Management Planner
3. Attach the following documents and the applicable fees:
   • Original, current training certificates (no copies)
   • Disclosure statement with original signature
   • Passport-size photograph
4. Deliver or mail completed packet (application form & fees along with required documents) to:
   Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
   Division of Environmental Quality
   Office of Air Quality, Asbestos Program
   5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock AR 72118
5. Expect an answer from the OAQ regarding the issuance of the license

How to Become an Asbestos Consultant, Contractor, or Training Provider License Holder in the State of Arkansas?

1. Fill out the application form provided by the Asbestos Division and pay the corresponding fees according to the requested License:
   • Asbestos Consultant
   • Asbestos Contractor
   • Asbestos Training Provider
2. Complete the Disclosure Statement
3. Provide certification of insurance issued by an insurance carrier authorized to do business in Arkansas, demonstrating (ONLY for the Asbestos Consultant and Contractor):
   • Assurance coverage for the types of provided asbestos services, abatement, and inspection work
   • Notification from the insurer to the Division informing any substantive changes made to the policy (failure to renew or reduction of the monetary limits) reduction of the monetary limits, in writing within ten working days
4. Fulfill the following requirements:
   • Asbestos Contractors:
     • The Contractor must have a supervisor qualified as a Contractor/Supervisor by the Division
     • Copy of the certificate reflecting the name and license number of the Contract Supervisor and proof that at least one certified contractor supervisor is a full-time employee
   • Asbestos Training Providers:
     • Letter certifying Each course complies with the requirements of Title 40, CFR Part 763, App C to Subpart E Model Accreditation Plan and Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Rule 21, Asbestos Abatement
     • Written statement certifying each discipline course fulfills the minimal course content required in Chapter 19 of Rule 21
     • Resumes for all training instructors
     • Sample course agendas
5. Submit the application documents to:
   Division of Environmental Quality of Arkansas
   Asbestos Program
   5301 Northshore Drive
   North Little Rock, AR 72118
6. Expect an answer from the Asbestos Program regarding the issuance of the license

Helpful Links for the Office of Air Quality Applicants

• Asbestos Contractor/Consultant Application Form
• Asbestos Individual Application Form
• Asbestos laws and regulations
• Asbestos Program Official Website
• Asbestos Training Provider Checklist & Application
• Disclosure Statement

Contact Information for the Office of Air Quality

Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
Division of Environmental Quality
Office of Air Quality, Asbestos Program
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
AR 72118
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(501) 682-0718

Office of Water Quality (OWQ)

The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) implements and upholds water quality laws, regulations, policies, and programs to safeguard the state's waters. To maintain the effectiveness of the water quality program and that the people of Arkansas have access to clean water, timely and consistent enforcement is essential. The Office of Water Quality (OWQ) aims to safeguard and improve the quality of the state's waters and provide services for Wastewater Operators and Apprentices testing and licensing:

• Wastewater Operator Industrial Advanced
• Wastewater Operator Industrial Apprentice
• Wastewater Operator Industrial Basic
• Wastewater Operator Municipal Apprentice
• Wastewater Operator Municipal Class I
• Wastewater Operator Municipal Class II
• Wastewater Operator Municipal Class III
• Wastewater Operator Municipal Class IV

How to Acquire a Wastewater Operator License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Create an account in the ADEQ e-Portal
2. Take the DEQ-approved training courses, workshops, seminars, or other approved events:
   • EPA Free Webinar Training for Wastewater Operators
   • Arkansas Environmental Training Academy (AETA)
   • Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA)
3. Submit the application, training hours, and corresponding fees to the portal at least five business days before the examination date
4. Apply and take the Wastewater Licensing (WWL) Program Examination
5. Present the training hours information through the corresponding online form
6. Expect an answer from the Wastewater Licensing Committee regarding the issuance of the license

Helpful Links for the Office of Water Quality Applicants

• Division of Environmental Quality e-Portal
• EPA Free Webinar Training for Wastewater Operators
• Arkansas Environmental Training Academy (AETA)
• Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA)
• ePortal Quick Start Instructions
• Wastewater Operator Licensing Program
• Wastewater Operator License Exam Schedule

Contact Information for the Office of Water Quality

Wastewater Licensing Program
Division of Environmental Quality, OWQ
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 682-0664
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Department of Agriculture (DA)

The Department of Agriculture (ADA) is committed to creating and implementing policies and programs to protect Arkansas natural resources, agriculture, and forestry. It maintains the farmers' and rancher's competitiveness in domestic and foreign markets while preserving the environment and ensuring access to food, fiber, and forest products. The Department has two main boards that provide contractor licenses and are divided into programs and sections: The State Plant Board and the Water Well Construction Commission.

State Plant Board

Plant Industries Division’s goal is to serve and protect the people of Arkansas and the agricultural and commercial communities by disseminating knowledge and impartially enforcing the law to ensure superior products and services.

Pest Control Program

The Pest Control Program administers the Arkansas Pest Control Law Rules and Regulations. Pest management tasks include treating buildings for termites, roaches, ants, and turf and lawns for insect and weed pests. The program is in charge of issuing licenses for applicators and technicians, and different licenses or certificates may be needed, depending on the kinds of pest control services:

• Commercial Operator General Fumigation Class 3
• Commercial Operator Golf Course Pest Control Class 6
• Commercial Operator Household Pest and Rodent Control Class 2
• Commercial Operator Termite and Other Structural Pest Control Class 1
• Commercial Operator Tree and Turf Pest Control Class 4
• Commercial Operator Weed Control Class 5
• Non-Commercial Operator Fumigation Class 8
• Non-Commercial Operator Golf Course Pest Control Class 10
• Non-Commercial Operator Structural Pest Control Class 7
• Non-Commercial Operator Tree and Turf Pest Control Class 9
• Pest Control Agent Registration
• Pest Control Holder General Fumigation Class 3
• Pest Control Holder Golf Course Class 6
• Pest Control Holder Household Pest and Rodent Control Class 2
• Pest Control Holder Termite and Other Structural Pest Control Class 1
• Pest Control Holder Tree and Turf Pest Control Class 4
• Pest Control Holder Weed Control Class 5

How to Get a Pest Control License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Comply with the age requirement, which is a minimum of 18 years old
2. Fulfill the experience and training requirements (if applicable):
   • Pest Control Agent Registration Applicants must be on-the-job trained by the businesses licensed applicators
   • Applicants for the Commercial Operator Class 1 and 2 Licenses require prior experience of at least one year and/or 2 years of college credits from an accredited college/university with at least one basic course in entomology
3. Be or will be employed by a License Holder
4. Check the classification(s) for which you are qualified and applying to be licensed
5. Fill out the corresponding application form:
   • Commercial Operator Termite and Other Structural Pest Control Class 1
   • Commercial Operator Household Pest and Rodent Control Class 2
   • Commercial Operator General Fumigation Class 3
   • Commercial Operator Tree and Turf Pest Control Class 4
   • Commercial Operator Weed Control Class 5
   • Commercial Operator Golf Course Pest Control Class 6
   • Non-Commercial Operator Structural Pest Control Class 7
   • Non-Commercial Operator Fumigation Class 8
   • Non-Commercial Operator Tree and Turf Pest Control Class 9
   • Non-Commercial Operator Golf Course Pest Control Class 10
   • Pest Control Agent Registration
   • Pest Control Holder Termite and Other Structural Pest Control Class 1
   • Pest Control Holder Household Pest and Rodent Control Class 2
   • Pest Control Holder General Fumigation Class 3
   • Pest Control Holder Tree and Turf Pest Control Class 4
   • Pest Control Holder Weed Control Class 5
   • Pest Control Holder Golf Course Pest Control Class 6
6. Send the application, documents, and fees to:
   Arkansas Department of Agriculture Plant Industries Division
   Regulatory Services Section
   P.O. Box 1069 Little Rock AR,
   72203-1069
7. Register and take the Plant Board administered exam (Agent Registration) or the Basic Core exam and the Specific Classification exam (Commercial and non-commercial operators)
8. Pay the examination fees by mailing ADA
9. Expect an answer from the Department of Agriculture to the registered email address

Pesticide Section

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division, Pesticide Section is responsible for testing and approving pesticide applicators in the State. This section provides the regulations for the certification and licensing of Commercial and Non-Commercial Applicators and Pesticide Technicians. The University of Arkansas - Cooperative Extension Service, offers the necessary training for the certification. Below is the list of the current trades under the Pesticide Section:

• Commercial Applicator Technician
• Firm Commercial Applicator
• Firm Custom Applicator Permit
• Firm Custom Applicator Permit For Tree Injection and Similar Methods
• Individual Commercial Applicator
• Non-Commercial Restricted Use Pesticide
• Private Applicator’s Restricted Use Pesticide

How to Obtain a Firm Applicator License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Fill out the Online Firm Commercial Application Form DP-29
2. Attach the required documentation:
   • Proof of Financial Responsibility in 1 of 4 of the following ways:
     • Insurance Form DP-44 minimum requirement of $100,000, deductible must not exceed $5,000
     • Surety Bond
     • Letter of Credit
     • Escrow Account
   • Power of Attorney Form (only required if the company is located out of state or if the POA has changed from the previous year)
   • Individual Commercial Applicator Application Form DP-30 for each applicator requiring a license (The Individual Commercial Applicators must be indicated on Form DP-29)
3. Complete a Custom Permit Form DP-32 and/or a Tree Injector Applicator Permit Form DP-35. That applies if the company is going to make tree injection or apply any pesticides classified as “E” or “F” under the Arkansas Regulations on Pesticide Classification for hire. (One must first obtain a Commercial Firm License before a Custom Permit or A Tree Injector Permit can be issued):
   • Take and pass the Everblue® Pesticide Basic Core, the Custom Applicator (Aerial or Ground) and/or the Tree Injector Exams as applicable
   • Pay the examination fees
4. Submit the application, documents, and applicable fees online
5. Await for the Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division, Pesticide Section to issue and email the license once the application review process is complete

How to Acquire an Arkansas Individual Commercial, Non-Commercial, and Technician Applicator License?

1. Complete the Approved Training given by the University of Arkansas - Division of Agriculture
   • Training is not required for the Individual Commercial and Non-Commercial Applicators Licenses before taking the exams, but it is available and recommended
   • Commercial Applicator Technician (CAT) License applicants must take the approved training
2. Register for and pass the Everblue® Pesticide Basic Core Exam and the Category Specific Exams (Testing is not required to obtain a CAT License)
3. Complete the additional training requirements:
   • Training and Certification Program for Non-Crop Use of Dicamba Herbicides
   • Training and Certification Program for Enlist One and Enlist Duo Herbicides
   • In-Crop Use of New Dicamba Herbicide Formulations In-Person Training
4. Fill out a Non-Commercial Applicator Application Form DP-27, a Commercial Applicator Technician Application Form DP-28, or an Individual Commercial Applicator Application Form DP-30 as applicable
5. Pay examination fees online
6. Expect an email answer from the Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division, Pesticide Section once the application review process is complete

How to Get a Private Applicator's Restricted Use Pesticide License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Fulfill ONE of the following requirements:
   • Attend a Private Applicator Training session provided by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
   • Complete the Private Applicator Online Certification provided by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
   • Register and pass the Private Applicator Exam, provided by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division, Pesticide Section
2. Meet the additional training requirements:
   • Training and Certification Program for Non-Crop Use of Dicamba Herbicides
   • Training and Certification Program for Enlist One and Enlist Duo Herbicides
   • In-Crop Use of New Dicamba Herbicide Formulations In-Person Training
   • Submit the Online Application Form and the applicable fees
3. Await for the Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division, Pesticide Section to issue and email the license once the application review process is complete

Nursery/Landscaping Licensing Program

It's the organization in charge of issuing licenses for Landscape Contractors. A landscape contractor installs ornamental or horticultural plants, offers nursery stock for sale, or sells nursery stock in Arkansas by planting nursery stock, depending on their level of expertise:

• Landscape Level I
• Landscape Level II
• Landscape Level III

How to Become a Nursery/Landscape License Holder in Arkansas?

1. Apply online or fill out a hard copy application form according to the license’s level:
   • Landscape Level I
   • Landscape Level II
   • Landscape Level III
2. Pay the corresponding fees
3. Mail the application with fees (ONLY if the applicant chose the hard copy application) to:
   Arkansas Department of Agriculture
   P.O. Box 1069
   Little Rock, AR 72203
4. Await for the Department of Agriculture to issue the license

Water Well Construction Commission (WWCC)

The Arkansas Water Well Construction Commission controls the building of water wells and the installation of pumps to ensure the citizen's general health, safety, and welfare. The AWWCC also issues licenses for water well contractors, installers, drillers, and apprentices, such as:

• Water Well
• Water Well Apprenticeship Certificate
• Water Well Driller Registration Certificate
• Water Well Pump Installer Registration Certificate

How to Obtain an Arkansas Water Well License?

1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Comply with the experience and education requirements:
   • Water Well Driller Registration Certificate and Water Well Pump Installer Registration Certificate must fulfill one of the following experience or education requirements:
     • Complete the Arkansas Water Well Construction Commission (AWWCC) Driller Apprenticeship Program or the Pump Installer Apprenticeship Program according to the application and present one of the following documents:
       • A letter from the supervisor stating that the apprentice is ready to sit for examination
       • The IRS W2 Wage and Tax Statement Form demonstrating three years of employment under a licensed water well or Pump Installer contractor as appropriate
     • Hold a valid Arkansas Certificate of Registration and meet the qualifications listed in the Apprenticeship Program Exemption set out in Rule 3.10.10 of the Arkansas Water Well Construction Commission Rules and Regulations
     • Hold a registration from another state similar to the type and class for the present application, and the other state’s program must be at least as rigorous as the Commission’s Apprenticeship Program
   • Commercial operators require prior experience of at least one year and/or 2 years of college credits from an accredited college/university with at least one basic course in entomology before being eligible to take the exam
3. Complete and notarize the corresponding application form:
   • Water Well Contractor License
   • Water Well Driller Registration
   • Water Well Pump Installer Registration
   • Water Well Apprentice Registration
4. Attach the pertaining documents and a check for the required licensing and permits fees (Make your check payable to the Arkansas Water Well Construction Commission)
5. Send the application form, documents and check to:
   Arkansas Department of Agriculture
   1 Natural Resources Drive
   Little Rock, AR 72205
6. Expect an answer from the AWWCC, they will set up a date for testing (ONLY for Water Well Driller Registration Certificate and Water Well Pump Installer Registration Certificate)
7. Present the corresponding examination. All exams will be given at the Commission’s offices at 101 E. Capitol, Suite 350, Little Rock, AR
8. Await for the Commission’s response regarding the license application

Helpful Links for the Department of Agriculture Applicants

• Arkansas Code
• Arkansas Pesticide Control Act and Regulation
• Arkansas.gov Help Center
• Department of Agriculture List of Boards and Commissions
• Department of Agriculture Official Website
• Plant Industries Rules and Regulations
• Water Well Construction Commission Information for the Public

Contact Information for the Department of Agriculture

1 Natural Resources Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
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(501) 225-1598

Water Well Construction Commission
10421 W. Markham St.,
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 682-3900 Fax: 501-682-3991
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Department of Public Safety (DPS)

The Arkansas Department of Public Safety (ADPS) ensures the citizens' safety and security through emergency management, law enforcement, and support services. The DPS is also in charge of issuing Alarm Licenses for contractors in Arkansas. The licensing process includes the submission of miscellaneous documents, a general background check, and a fingerprint information submittal for all the licenses, except for Restricted and Unrestricted Alarm Systems Company Class E Licenses. In addition to the above, the Company Manager must take a course from one of the following organizations: NICET, NESA, Elite CEU or ESA; and pass an examination administered by the Arkansas State Police. The Department supervises different alarm-related trades:

• Alarm Manager
• Alarm Systems Agent (AGT)
• Alarm Systems Apprentice (AA)
• Alarm Systems Company Class E-M
• Alarm Systems Company Class E-S
• Alarm Systems Monitor (AM)
• Alarm Systems Technician (AT)
• General Class G
• Restricted Alarm Systems Company Class E
• Unrestricted Alarm Systems Company Class E

How to Get an Alarm License in the State of Arkansas?

1. Fill out an application form for the chosen license:
   • Restricted Alarm Systems Company Class E
   • Alarm Systems Company Class E-S
   • Alarm Systems Company Class E-M
   • Unrestricted Alarm Systems Company Class E
   • General Class G
   • Alarm Manager
   • Alarm Systems Apprentice (AA)
   • Alarm Systems Agent (AGT)
   • Alarm Systems Technician (AT)
   • Alarm Systems Monitor (AM)
2. Verify the Manager examination requirements if the application is for a Company E License
3. Gather the following documents listed on the application:
   • Background Check
   • Two Classifiable Fingerprint Cards
   • Two Current Passport Style
   • Authority to Release Form
4. Submit the completed application, along with the fees and the required documents, by check or money order to the following address:
   Arkansas State Police
   One State Police Plaza, Dr.
   Little Rock, AR 72209
   
5. Await for an answer from the Department of Public Safety regarding the license issuance

State Fire Marshal’s Office

The State Fire Marshal's Office grants permits for above-ground storage tanks used for combustible, flammable, and hazardous materials as well as licenses to businesses and individuals working in the fireworks' industry. The Office regulates the following trades:

• Retail Fireworks
• Pyrotechnic Shooter

How to Obtain a State Fire Marshal’s Office License in Arkansas?

1. Open an account on the Enterprise Licensing and Permitting (ELP) System
2. Fill out the online application form
3. Pay the applicable fees according to the Firework Statute
4. Expect a response from the State Fire Marshal’s Office regarding the license approval

Helpful Links for the Department of Public Safety Applicants

• Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2012, Volume I, II, III
• Fire Prevention Act
• Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Chapter 56- Explosives and Fireworks
• Firework Statute
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• State Fire Marshal’s Office Website
• Alarm Systems Apprentice Application Form (AA)
• Alarm Systems Agent Application Form (AGT)
• Alarm Systems Technician Application Form (AT)
• Alarm Systems Monitor Application Form (AM)
• Immigration Status Requirements
• Company Application Form
• Passport Style Photo Requirements
• Licensing information for Private Investigators, Security Companies and Alarm Installation & Monitoring

Contact Information for the Department of Public Safety

Arkansas Department of Public Safety
(501) 618-8000
One State Police Plaza, Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72209
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