How many employees are required to avoid an offense in fire protection practice?

• A. At least one Responsible Managing Employee (RME).
• B. At least two RMEs.
• C. No personnel requirements.
• D. Must be licensed contractor.

Answer: (A)

In fire protection practice, a company must designate at least one Responsible Managing Employee (RME) who is licensed and on the payroll to supervise and take responsibility for the work. This single RME provides the necessary oversight to ensure compliance and to avoid the offense of practicing without a proper license. Having more than one RME isn’t required by the rule, and saying there are no personnel requirements isn’t accurate since the presence of an RME is the key requirement. Being a licensed contractor describes the company’s status, not the exact number of personnel needed to legally operate.