321—25.12 (231C) Recertification process for an accredited program.
	 25.12(1) DIA shall send recertification application materials to each program at least 90 calendar days prior to expiration of its certification.
	 25.12(2) To obtain recertification, an accredited program shall submit one copy of the completed application and associated documentation including the administrative fee as stated in 321—27.2(231C) to DIA at the address stated in 25.9(231C) at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration of the program’s certification.
	 25.12(3) Within 20 working days of receiving all finalized documentation, including state fire marshal approval, DIA shall determine the program’s compliance with applicable requirements contained in these rules and make a recertification decision.
	 25.12(4) DIA shall notify the accredited program within 10 working days of the final recertification decision.
	  a.   	 If the decision is to recertify, a full certification shall be issued for the term of the accreditation not to exceed three years, unless conditionally issued, suspended or revoked by either DIA or the recognized accrediting entity.
	  b.   	 If the determination is to deny recertification, DIA shall provide the applicant the opportunity for hearing in accordance with 321—26.4(17A,231C,231D).
	 25.12(5) If DIA is unable to recertify a program through no fault of the program, DIA shall issue a time-limited extension to the program.