Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 Prep for Fire Alarm Statute and Rules TFM11 and TFM12 NFPA 72 Latest 202324

Fire alarm device - any device capable, through audible or visible means, of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring Fire alarm planning superintendent - a licensed individual designated by a registered firm to: (A) plan a fire alarm or detection system that conforms to applicable adopted National Fire Protection Association standards or other adopted standards; and (B) certify that each fire alarm or detection system as planned meets the standards as provided by law. Fire alarm technician - a licensed individual designated by a registered firm to: (A) inspect and certify that each fire alarm or detection system as installed meets the standards provided by law; or (B) perform or directly supervise the servicing or maintaining of a previously installed fire alarm device or system and certify that service or maintenance. Fire detection device - any arrangement of materials, the sole function of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages Individual - a natural person, including an owner, manager, officer, employee, occupant, or other individual. Installation - (A) the initial placement of equipment; or (B) the extension, modification, or alteration of equipment already in place. Insurance agent - (A) an individual, firm, or corporation licensed under: (B) an individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or pool created by a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state under Chapter 791, Government Code. Maintenance - the maintenance of a fire alarm device or a fire detection device in a condition of repair that provides performance as originally designed or intended