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Question:
What does "installation" mean?
Answer:
the initial placement of equipment or the extension, modification, or alternation of equipment after initial placement.
Question:
What does "license" mean?
Answer:
the document issued to a RME authorizing the employee to engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business in this state.
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What does "registration certificate" mean?
Answer:
the document issued to a fire sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in business in this state.
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What does "service" mean?
Answer:
maintenance, repair, or testing.
Question:
What does "organization" mean?
Answer:
a corporation, partnership, or other business association, governmental entity, or any other legal or commercial entity.
Question:
What does "RME" mean?
Answer:
an individual designated by a company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire protection sprinkler systems.
Question:
Texas Insurance Code 6003 DOES NOT apply to?
Answer:
an employee of the USA, this state, or any political subdivision of this state that acts as a fire protection contractor for the employing governmental entity.
Question:
T/F? - A municipality or county may not enact an order, ordinance, or rule requiring a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a registration certificate from the municipality or county?
Not greater than $1,200 annually.
Question:
What is the initial or renewal RME license fee?
Answer:
Not greater than $200 annually.
Question:
What is the duplicate registration certificate or license fee?
Answer:
Not greater than $70?
Question:
What is the cost to change your registration certificate or license?
Answer:
Not greater than $70.
Question:
Where are the fees collected under Chapter 6003 deposited?
Answer:
The state treasury to the credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating account.
Question:
What is the required insurance under Chapter 6003 for a registration certificate?
Answer:
General Liability insurance with $100,000 combined single bodily injury and property damage for each occurrence AND $300,000 aggregate for all occurrences for each policy year.
Question:
T/F? - A person can act as an RME without a license?
Answer:
FALSE, RME must hold license under Chapter 6003.
Question:
Where must each registration certificate and license issued under Chapter 6003 need to be posted?
Answer:
In a conspicuous place in the fire protection sprinkler system contractor's place of business.
Question:
What documents must have the registration certificate number displayed?
Answer:
Each bid, proposal, offer, and installation drawing.
How long does an individual or organization with an expired registration certificate or license have to renew?
Answer:
TWO YEARS
Question:
What is the criminal penalty for a person who knowingly violates Section 6003.151, 6003.153, or 6003.251?
Answer:
Class B Misdemeanor
Question:
What does "Department" refer to?
Answer:
The Texas Department of Insurance
Question:
What is an "Emergency Impairment"?
Answer:
A condition where a water-based fire protection system or portion is out of order due to an unexpected occurrence.
Question:
What are some examples of an "Emergency Impairment"?
Answer:
- Ruptured Pipe
- Operated Sprinkler
- Interruption of the water supply to the system
Question:
What is "Full Time"
Answer:
The number of hours that represents the regular, normal, or standard amount of time per week each employee of the firm works.
Question:
What considers an employee to work "full time"?
Answer:
If the employee works per week at least the average number of hours worked per week by all other employees of the firm.
Question:
What is an "Inspection"?
Answer:
A visual examination of a system or portion to verify that it appears to be in operating condition and is free of physical damage.
What does "Repair" mean?
Answer:
Any work performed after initial installation on fire protection sprinkler systems, not including inspecting or testing.
Question:
What does RME stand for?
Answer:
Responsible Managing Employee
Question:
What does "Testing" mean?
Answer:
A procedure used to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on water-based fire protection systems.
Question:
What are some examples of "Testing"?
Answer:
- Water-Flow Test
- Fire Pump Tests
- Alarm Tests
- Trip Tests of Dry Pipe, Deluge, or Preaction Valves
Question:
What is NFPA 13?
Answer:
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
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What is NFPA 25?
Answer:
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Question:
What is NFPA 13D?
Answer:
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
Question:
What is NFPA 13R?
Answer:
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies
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What is NFPA 14?
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What is NFPA 24?
Answer:
Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
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What is NFPA 30?
Answer:
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
Question:
How long should a new application for a new certificate be submitted to the state fire marshal for the total change of a firm's ownership?
Answer:
14 Days before the change.
Question:
What is required if there is a partial change in the firms ownership?
Answer:
A revised certificate if it affects the firm's name, location, or mailing address.
Question:
How long does a firm have to report any change of corporate officers?
Answer:
14 days. This does not require a revised certificate.
Question:
What requires a firm to obtain a revised certificate?
Answer:
If there is a change in the firm's:
- Name
- Location
- Mailing Address
- Partial Change in Ownership
Question:
How long does a firm have to submit notification for the revised certificate?
Answer:
14 days after the change
Question:
T/F? - A certificate can be transferred from one firm to another?
Answer:
FALSE. Certificates are nontransferable.
Question:
Answer:
TRUE
Question:
What constitutes a revised license for an RME?
Answer:
Th change of a licensee's employer, home address, or mailing address. Must submit change withing 14 days of change with fees.
Question:
How long does an RME have to submit for a revised licenese?
Answer:
14 days after the change.
Question:
How long does a registered firm have to notify the state fire marshal after termination of employment of an RME?
Answer:
14 days
Question:
T/F? - Can a license be transferred from one person to another?
Answer:
FALSE. License is neither temporarily nor permanently transferable.
Question:
RME-General
Answer:
A license issued to an individual who is designated by a registered firm to ensure that any fire protection sprinkler system, as planned, installed, maintained, or serviced, meets the standards provided by law.
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RME-Dwelling
Answer:
A license issued to an individual who is designated by a registered firm to ensure that the fire protection sprinkler system for a one- and two family dwelling, as planned, installed, maintained, or serviced, meets the standards provided by law.
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RME-Underground Fire Main
Answer:
A license issued to an individual who is designated by a registered firm to ensure that the underground fire main for a fire protection sprinkler system, as installed, maintained, or serviced, meets the standards provided by law.
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RME-General Inspector
Answer:
Question:
Qualifications for RME-General Inspector
Answer:
NICET Level II AND Current Employment by a registered fire protection sprinkler system contractor
Question:
T/F? - Holders of certificates and licenses that have been expired for less than two years cannot be issued new certificates or licenses?
Answer:
TRUE
Question:
T/F? - A person whose license has been expired for two years or longer will have to retake and pass another test?
Answer:
TRUE
Question:
How long does an applicant for a license have to complete and submit all applications after the successful completion of required test?
Answer:
ONE YEAR
Question:
T/F? - An applicant may only schedule each type of test three times within a twelve month period?
Answer:
TRUE
Question:
What does "ITM" stand for?
Answer:
Installation, Maintenance, and Service
Question:
What RME info must be contained on plans?
Answer:
Name & License Number of the RME and the Name, Address, Phone Number, and Certificate of Registration Number of the firm
Question:
T/F? - An installation tag must be attached, in addition to the existing installation tag, each time more than twenty sprinkler heads are added to the system?
Answer:
TRUE
