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I. "Initial Application for Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractor Certification" Application (CORE)
II. Requirements
1. The applicant must answer each question on the application.
2. Designated Qualifying Agent: The applicant must employ a "Designated Qualifying Agent" who is licensed by the Board, and is in a management position, responsible for overseeing the quality of operations of the alarm systems contractor. This individual must be licensed in the same classifications (i.e. FIRE, BURGLAR, CCTV, MONITORING) as the applicant for company certification to obtain company certification in those categories.
3. Physical Office Location: The applicant must have a regular place of business at a permanent fixed location. This location does not need to be located in Tennessee. The physical address must match the address on your city and/or county business tax licenses and certificate of insurance.
4. Certificate of Insurance: A certificate of insurance must be submitted evidencing proof of coverage of general liability insurance in compliance with Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-32-315.
5. City and/or County Business Licenses: The applicant must submit photocopies of City and County Business Licenses for the business location that they plan to certify. Should the city and/or county where the office is located not require such a business license, a statement from the city or county regarding this requirement must be submitted.
6. Ownership Information: The application shall disclose any and all persons, firms, associations, corporations, or other entities that own or control a ten percent (10%) or greater interest. The board may require FBI/TBI background checks and other information deemed necessary from any individual, firm, or business owning or controlling ten percent (10%) or greater interest and may withhold certification until the information is satisfactorily produced and verified.
7. Roster of Employees: In accordance with Administrative Rule 0090-1-.07(11) the applicant must submit a list of all employees at this location that are required to be licensed or registered. This list must be signed by the Owner and/or Designated Qualifying Agent.
III. Fee, $500
There will be an additional certification fee of $50 per classification applied for. An approval notice requesting the required $50.00 certification fee, for each classification applied for, will be forwarded once all requirements have been met.