Type B License: TFM01

What does a Type B license allow you to do?

Install, Certify, and Service portable extinguishers and do low-pressure hydrostatic testing

Type B Portable License required tests

TFM01 and TFM02

What does a Type K license allow you to do?

Install, Certify, and Service pre-engineered cooking systems, portable extinguishers, and DOT non-specification extinguishers

Type K License requirements and tests

Hold a Type B license or apprentice permit for at least 6 months, and pass TMF01, TMF02, and TMF03

TMF01

Extinguisher Statute and State Rules Exam (Insurance Test)

TMF02

Extinguisher Type B Exam

TMF03

Extinguisher Type K Exam

TMF04

Extinguisher Type A Exam

NICET III

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

What does a Type A license allow you to do?

Certify or service the installation of a fixed system OR install, certify, and service pre-engineered systems

What does a Type PL License allow you to do?

Plan, Install, Certify, and Service: all fixed systems... AS WELL AS perform, supervise, or certify the installation of a pre-engineered system

TDI

Texas Department of Insurance

Who provides you with your certification?

State Fire Marshal's Office and the TDI

What does a type R License allow you to do?

install, certify, or service pre-engineered residential range tops

Apprentice Certification Test

none

Type B Certification Test

TFM01, TFM02

Type K Certification Test

TFM01, TFM02, TFM03

Type A Certification Test

TFM01, TFM02, TFM03, TFM04

Type PL Certification Tests

TFM01 and NICET III

NICET

National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies

NFPA

National Fire Protection Agency

LAHJ

Local Authority Having Jurisdiction

SFMO

State Fire Marshal's Office

ECR

Extinguisher Certificate of Registration-FIRM LEVEL

ECR-Branch Level

Each branch of a firm must have their own certificate of registration

Type C Registration

Registration that allows the firm to perform hydrostatic testing (issued by the SFMO)

Results of an exam administered by the fire marshal must be reported in

30 days

Results of an exam administered by a testing service (PSI) must be reported in

14 days

If test results will be delayed longer than 90 days, the fire marshal must

contact you within those 90 days stating the reason for the delay

Initial registration is good for

1 year

Registration renewal is good for

2 years

The fire marshal must send written notice ___ days before your license or registration certificate expires.

30

LAJH will always dictate

who administers fire testing

How do you renew a license expired by less than 90 days?

pay a renewal fee (1/2 of the initial fee)

How do you renew a license expired by more than 90 days but less than 2 years?

pay the initial fee and a renewal fee

How do you renew a license expired by more than 2 years?

you can't, you must re-apply

If the State Fire Marshal wants to suspend, revoke, or refuse your license, you have a right to have a hearing with the

State Office of Administrative Hearings

All extinguishers manufactured and tested but NOT stamped with DOT Specification Numbers can be marked:

meets DOT requirements

T or F: Change in firm ownership invalidates current certificate.

True

Partial change in firms ownership will require _____________ only if it affects the firm's name, location, or mailing address.

a revised certificate

Application for a new certificate after a change in firm ownership needs to be submitted ___ days prior to to the change.

14

Refused or revoked license holders cannot reapply for a new license until

after the year anniversary of their suspension

To apply for a Type A or Type K license, you must have had:

a Type B -OR- Apprentice Permit for at least 6 months

All renewal applications need to be submitted to DPS with

criminal history report

You can only take each test ___ times in a 12 month period.

3

The back of a service tag for non-listed items (DOT or Coast Guard ONLY) should be marked:

"no listing mark"

Who needs to be present for the final test of a fixed or pre-engineered system prior to certification?

the person whose signature appears on the installation label

Who certifies a pre-engineered or a fixed system for registration?

Type A or Type PL License Holder

What is a Type A or Type PL looking for when certifying a fixed or pre-engineered system?

that the system was installed in compliance with the manufacturer's installation specs.

Fixed fire systems must be planned by someone with a

Type PL License

Order in which to get certified:

Apprentice, B, K, A, Pl

Fee for any duplicate or revised license

$20

Fire marshal can suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue a license to anyone who

violates Ch. 6001 or any of its rules

Purpose of Ch. 6001

-Regulating the leasing, selling, installing, and servicing of extinguishers

-Regulating the planning, certifying, installing, and servicing of fixed systems

-To prohibit the use of extinguishers or fixed systems that are not listed by a testing lab

Purpose of monthly fire extinguisher inspections

-Ensure all extinguishers are in the correct locations

-Ensure they haven't been tampered with

-Ensure they do not have any physical damage

Rules the commissioner can implement:

-anything published by NFPA

-anything recognized by federal law

-anything published by a standard making organization

-anything listed on the manufacturer's install label

Hydrostatic registration renewal

$150

Insurance needed for a firm

100k bodily

300k aggregate

NFPA can deny, suspend, or revoke your license if you do not

maintain liability insurance

Apprentices can only install or service

under the direct supervision of a license holder

What do you do when a fire extinguisher is unsafe or inoperable?

-put a red tag on it

-deem it "out of order"

-notify the owner in writing

-notify owner and LAHJ within 24 hours

-copy of written notice given to owner must be provided to LAHJ within 3 business days

T or F: The LAHJ must be notified when corrections are made and a red tag is removed or revised.

True

LAHJ must be notified within ____ of the removal of a red tag.

5 business days

Hydrostatic testing must be done every

12 years (from manufacture date)

Internal maintenance must be done every

6 years

After internal maintenance, the extinguisher gets a

verification collar

Business vehicles used regularly must have what displayed?

-company name

-phone number

-certificate of registration number

Where should information be displayed on business vehicle?

both sides, and all letters must be at least 1" tall and permanently affixed (or magnetic)

Change in corporate officers:

-must be reported in writing to the state within 14 days of the change

-does NOT require a revised certificate

How should certificate-of-registration information be displayed on business vehicle?

TX ECR-number

Total change in firm ownership:

-new certificate required

-apply 14 days prior to change

Partial change in firm ownership:

-revised certificate required ONLY IF the change affects the firm's name, location, or mailing address

Change in corporate officers:

-must be reported to the SMFO within 14 days

-does NOT require a revised certificate

Nontransferable

certificates of registration are not transferable from one firm to another

Applications for Type C Registration must be accompanied by:

a copy of the DOT letter registering the facility and that issues a registration number to the facility

Applications for a Type PL license must be accompanied by:

-proof of registration as a professional engineer

OR

-a copy of NICET's notification letter regarding the applicant's successful completion of examination requirements

Always follow NFPA's guidelines and standards unless:

Installing in a political subdivision that has alternative adopted standards

A pre-engineered system that has been previously installed in one location may be reinstalled in a new location if:

-the system is the right size and type

-all parts still function as designed by manufacturer

-the system complies with the applicable adopted standards

Fixed fire systems must be planned by

Type PL License

Who can install and service a fixed fire system other than pre-engineered systems?

Type A or PL

T or F: An employee of a registered firm can install fixed fire systems under the direct supervision of a Type A or PL license holder without obtaining a license or permit.

True

All pre-engineered fixed systems must meet minimum requirements of

UL300 (underwriter's laboratories)

If the installation or servicing of any fixed system includes servicing or installing of a fire alarm or sprinkler system, the requirements of Insurance Code Chapters ___ or ___ must be satisfied.

6002 or 6003

Service Tags must (3 things)

-indicate all work that had been done

-in a position to permit convenient inspection

-signature of licensee

T or F: A new service tag (red or yellow) must be attached each time a service is performed.

True

Service tags must bear the following information:

-firm's name, address, and number

-certificate-of-registration number

-licensee name and license number

-licensee's signature (NO STAMPS ALLOWED)

-month and year (to be punched)

-type of work done (to be punched)

-service performed

-extinguisher size, type, and location

-name and address of owner

Service tags may be printed and established for a ___ year period.

5

Can service tags be adhesive label types?

yes

UL300

standard for fire testing of commercial cooking equipment

If your license was revoked you must:

retake and pass all necessary exams before a new license can be issued

T or F: All licensees must carry pocket licenses at all times.

True

Type R License holders do not have to have:

an apprentice permit prior to getting a license

Can you use a rubber stamp or signature stamp on a service tag?

No, it is prohibited

An employee of a registered firm can install fixed systems without obtaining a license WHEN:

under the direct supervision of a Type A or PL License holder

A Fire

Any fire that produces ash

-wood, paper, cloth

B Fire

Any flammable liquids

-gasoline, propane, solvents

C Fire

Any fire involving electrical equipment

-computers, fax machines

D Fire

Any fire involving combustible metals

-lithium, magnesium, titanium

K Fire

Any kitchen fire

-cooking oils, fats, grease