Section 641.29.5. General requirements for application for licensure.

The following criteria shall apply to application for licensure.

         29.5(1) On-line or paper application.

            a.               An applicant shall complete a board-approved application either on-line or on a paper application according to instructions contained in the application.

      b.        Applications can be completed on-line or on a paper application. Paper applications are available to download at http://www.idph.state.ia.us/eh/plumbing.asp or from the board office by writing to: Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board, Iowa Department of Public Health, 312 E. 12th Street, 5th Floor, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075, or by calling 1-866-280-1521.

         29.5(2) Fees. In order to be processed, each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fees as determined by the board. All fees are nonrefundable.

            a.               On-line application fees shall be paid by credit card only.

            b.               A paper application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees payable by check or money order to the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board.

   29.5(3) If the applicant is notified that the application is incomplete, the applicant must contact the board office within 90 days. The board may be contacted at: Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board, Iowa Department of Public Health, 312 E.   12th Street, 5th Floor, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, or by calling 1-866-280-1521.

         29.5(4) No application will be considered by the board without the appropriate verifiable documentation. An applicant must submit the following verifiable documentation:

            a.               A passing score for a discipline-appropriate examination provided by the testing vendor under contract with the board, when testing is required for a license.

            b.               Verification that the applicant has met the minimum requirements as defined in 641—29.4(105) and the established employment experience criteria for each type of license.

            c.               Documentation of criminal convictions related to the practice of the profession, which shall include a full explanation from the applicant. No application shall be considered complete unless and until the licensee responds to board requests for additional information regarding applicant criminal convictions.

         29.5(5) Complete applications shall be filed with the plumbing and mechanical systems board. Incomplete applications shall be considered invalid and after 90 days shall be destroyed.

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