Within how many days must a registered firm notify the state fire marshal after termination of an RME?

• A. 10 days
• B. 14 days
• C. 30 days
• D. 7 days

Answer: (B)

When a registered firm ends the relationship with its responsible managing employee, the regulator requires prompt notification to keep the records accurate and ensure continued qualified supervision of the firm’s work. The standard timeframe for this notification is fourteen days, which allows the state fire marshal to update who is overseeing the firm and to confirm that a new qualified RME is in place or that a plan to appoint one is in motion.

This requirement helps protect public safety by ensuring that a competent, accountable individual is always supervising regulated activities. If the firm doesn’t report the termination within the allotted period, it can face compliance actions or license issues until a new RME is designated and approved. The notice typically includes the termination date, details of the departing RME, and information about the anticipated new RME or the steps being taken to appoint one.