Rules/installation/service Flashcards
The fire marshal shall send notice to each examinee of the results of the examination no later than
30 Days
If the examination is conducted by a testing service the state marshal shall send notice of the results no later than
14 Days
If examination results will be delayed the state marshal shall send notice to the examinee no later than
90 Days
A renewal of a registration certificate or license is valid for a period of
2 Years
An apprentice permit expires
1 Years
The state fire marshal shall send written notice of the impending expiration of license at least
30 Days
The required renewal fee, and a fee equal to one half of the initial fee for the certificate or license
A firm or individual who’s license or registration has been expired for 90 days or less may renew by paying
Can a firm or individual who’s license or certificate has been expired for two years or longer renew?
No
If the state fire marshal proposes to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license, the holder of the license is entitled to a hearing conducted by the
State Office of Administrative Hearings
An applicant or holder of a certificate whose license has been refused or revoked may not file an application for license before
The first anniversary of the effective date of the refusal
An offense under section 6001.301 is what class mimsdeneanor
Class B
All extinguisher cylinders manufactured and tested but not stamped with specification numbers required by the Dept of Transportation may be marked by a label reading
“Meets DOT requirements”
NICET acronym for
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Any change in corporate officers must be reported in writing to the state fire marshal within
14 Days
The change of a firms name, location, or mailing address must be submitted within
14 Days
A type A or type K license will not be issued to an individual unless the individual has held an apprentice permit or type B license for at least
6 Months
Renewal applications for certificates and licenses must be submitted with what report provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety
Criminal history report
How many times can an applicant schedule each type of test within a twelve month period.
3 Time
The back of a service tag for non listed items, such as dot only or coast guard must be clearly marked with the words
“No Listing Mark”
Upon completion and installation of pre-engineered fixed fire extinguisher systems the license of who must be present for the final test prior to certification
The licensee who’s signature appears on the installation label
A firm issued what type of registration and awarded an identification number by the DOT is permitted to perform hydrostatic testing.
Type C registration
A Type PL licensee must pass what two tests?
NICET Level III and Extinguisher Statutes and Rules test
Fixed fire extinguisher systems other than pre-engeneered systems must be planned by what type of licensee?
Type PL
The extinguisher type K licensee must pass what tests?
Type K, Type B, and Extinguisher Statutes and Rules
Initial fee for Types PL, A, K, R, and B License
$70
Initial fee for Apprentice Permit
$30
Fee for a duplicate/ revised License or certificate
$20
Renewal fee for all Types license (2year)
$100
Main Office registration Initial and Renewal fees
$450 initial and $600 renewal
Branch Office (each) Initial and Renewal fees
$100 Initial and $200 renewal
Type C registration Initial and Renewal fees
$250 Initial and $300 renewal
State fire marshall may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue if permit holder has
1 Violated this chapter,
2 any rules in this chapter
3 Misrepresentation in Sales or services rendered
Purpose of Code 6001
regulating:
(A) the leasing, selling, installing, and servicing of portable fire extinguishers; and
(B) the planning, certifying, installing, and servicing of fixed fire extinguisher systems; and
prohibiting portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire extinguisher systems, or extinguisher equipment that is
not listed by a testing laboratory approved by the department
purpose of Portable fire extinguisher inspection
ensure that a portable fire extinguisher:
(A) is in the extinguisher’s designated location;
(B) has not been actuated or subject to tampering; and
(C) does not have any obvious physical damage or another condition that may prevent proper operation
of the extinguisher.
True or false: The commissioner may issue rules the commissioner considers necessary to administer this chapter through the state fire marshal.
True
Rules the commissioner can use:
(1) published by the National Fire Protection Association;
(2) recognized by federal law or regulation;
(3) published by any nationally recognized standards-making organization; or
(4) contained in the manufacturer’s installation manuals.
In the commissioner’s rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices, the commissioner may not include a rule that
(1) restricts medium;
(2) restricts the use personal appearance or voice in an advertisement;
(3) relates to the size or duration of an advertisement
(4) restricts advertisement under a trade name.
Hydro registration renewal amount
$150
On a change of ownership of a registered firm, the department shall issue a:
New registration not to exceed $450
Change of ownership of branch office fee
$100
Each separate office location of a firm holding a registration certificate, other than the location identified on the firm’s certificate, must have a:
branch office registration certificate
A firm may not perform hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers unless:
(1) complies with the procedures specified by that department for compressed gas cylinders; and
(2) holds a registration certificate issued by the state fire marshal authorizing hydrostatic testing.
Hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers that is not performed under the specifications of the United States
Department of Transportation must be performed in the manner recommended by the:
NFPA
Insurance needed for a firm
Insurance needed for a firm
100K bodily injury and property damage
300K aggregate
True or False: Failure to maintain the liability insurance required by this section constitutes grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation, after notice and opportunity for hearing, of a registration certificate issued under this chapter.
True
An apprentice can only install and service under what
supervision
Not obvious prohibited practices
An apprentice can only install and service under what
Definition of:
To Plan
To lay out, detail, draw, calculate, devise, or arrange
Business location must be indicated where
on the certificate
if performing maintenance for U.S. DOT specification portable fire extinguishers, a written notice must
be kept on file indicating the registered firm that would perform the hydrostatic test when required or
(A) a current Type C registration issued by the State Fire Marshal’s Office; and
(B) verification of registration through the U.S. DOT.
After change of ownership when should reapplication happen
within 14 days
partial change in ownership = revised certificate IF it results in change of:
name
location
mailing address
Change of corporate officers does not require:
revised certificate
ONLY Type A can do: ONLY Type K can do: ONLY Type R residential can do: ONLY Type B can do: ONLY Type C can do:
Fixed systems Kitchen Residential Portables & non DOT DOT
Type R can’t do:
portables or cylinders
Applications must be signed by the:
sole proprietor,
or by each partner of a partnership,
or by an officer of a corporation.
Applications for Type C certificates must be accompanied by:
a copy of the U.S. DOT letter registering the applicant’s facility and that issues a registration number to the facility.
Applications for Type PL licenses must be accompanied by one of the following documents to evidence technical qualifications for a license:
(A) proof of registration as professional engineer; or
(B) a copy of NICET’s notification letter at level III special hazard suppression or layout
if application for renewal incomplete, how long you have?
30 Days
True or False: Portable extinguishers must be installed, serviced, and maintained in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and with the applicable standards adopted in this subchapter except when the installation or servicing complies with a standard that has been adopted by the political subdivision in which the system is installed.
True
A pre-engineered fixed fire extinguisher system, other than cooking, that has been previously installed in one location may be reinstalled in another location if:
(1) the system is of the size and type necessary to protect all hazards;
(2) all parts and equipment, when installed, will function as designed by the manufacturer; and (3) the system complies with all applicable adopted standards.
UL 300
date of replacement
All pre-engineered dry chemical fixed fire extinguishing systems, installed in new, remodeled, or relocated protected areas after January 1, 2006, must meet the minimum requirements of:
Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1254
All shop drawings from PL must bear the
- signature of a Type PL licensee,
- his license number,
- the date of installation,
- certificate-of-registration number of the registered firm.
After an installation has been completed, an installation label must be affixed to the:
control head
or panel of
the fixed fire extinguisher system.
FIXED fire ext system install labels must be _______ inches in height and ______ inches in width and must be of the gum label type. They must not be ______ in color
5 H and 4 W, red
When an installation certificate has been completed, legible copies must be distributed as follows:
(1) original to owner or posted on site at control head or panel;
(2) a copy to main authority having jurisdiction, if required; and
(3) a copy to certifying firm to retain in their office for access by SFMO.
Service tags must be _______ inches in Height and ________ inches in Width and must not be _______ in color.
5 & 1/4 H, 2 & 5/8 W, red
If impairments exist that make a portable extinguisher or fixed system unsafe or inoperable (red tag), the
owner or the owner’s representative must be notified in _________ of all impairments.
Writing
for red tag The registered firm must notify the owner or the owner’s representative ______________ and must also notify the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when available within ________________ describing the impairments or deficiencies. A copy of the written notice to the owner must be submitted to the AHJ within _______ business days.
immediately,
24 hours by phone, fax, or email,
three
Must the local AHJ be notified if corrections are made and a red tag is removed or revised?
yes
The notification of red tag replacement must be postmarked, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered within ________ business days of the removal of the red tag.
Five
Height and width of red tags
5.25 H, 2 & 5/8W
Yellow tag used when UL 300 and NFPAs 17, 17A, or 96 are not satisfied on COOKING SYSTEMS. Owner should be notified in writing and red tag attached then AHJ notified within ______ days.
5
What size are yellow tags?
same as service and red tags
