TFM 08 Quick Study Guide 2025 | Updated Quiz
Questions with Verified Solutions
What does "installation" mean? - the initial placement of equipment or the extension,
modification, or alternation of equipment after initial placement.
What does "license" mean? - the document issued to a RME authorizing the employee to
engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business in this state.
What does "registration certificate" mean? - the document issued to a fire sprinkler
system contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in business in this state.
What does "service" mean? - maintenance, repair, or testing.
What does "organization" mean? - a corporation, partnership, or other business
association, governmental entity, or any other legal or commercial entity.
What does "RME" mean? - an individual designated by a company that plans, sells,
installs, maintains, or services fire protection sprinkler systems.
Texas Insurance Code 6003 DOES NOT apply to? - 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.
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? - TRUE, they can not enact any requirements to obtain certification from a
municipality or county,
T/F? - A municipality or county can impose a fire protection sprinkler system contractor
qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a registration
certificate? - FALSE, they can't impose any financial responsibility requirements.
T/F? - Can a municipality or county require a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to
obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire protection system and conform
to building code? - TRUE, they can require contractor to obtain and pay for a permit.
What is the registration certificate application amount? - Not greater than $100.
What is the initial or renewal registration certificate cost? - Not greater than $1,200
annually.
, What is the initial or renewal RME license fee? - Not greater than $200 annually.
What is the duplicate registration certificate or license fee? - Not greater than $70?
What is the cost to change your registration certificate or license? - Not greater than $70.
Where are the fees collected under Chapter 6003 deposited? - The state treasury to the
credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating account.
What is the required insurance under Chapter 6003 for a registration certificate? -
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.
T/F? - A person can act as an RME without a license? - FALSE, RME must hold license
under Chapter 6003.
Where must each registration certificate and license issued under Chapter 6003 need to be
posted? - In a conspicuous place in the fire protection sprinkler system contractor's place
of business.
What documents must have the registration certificate number displayed? - Each bid,
proposal, offer, and installation drawing.
How long is the initial registration certificate or license valid? - ONE YEAR from the date
of issue and is renewable on the payment of the renewal fee.
How long is the renewal registration certificate or license valid? - TWO YEARS with the
fee for each year or the two year period payable on renewal.
T/F? - The commissioner by rule may adopt a system where registration certificates and licenses
expire on various dates during the year? - TRUE
How long does the department have to send written notice of the impending expiration to the
holder of the registration certificate or license? - AT LEAST 30 DAYS
How long does an individual or organization with an expired registration certificate or license
have to renew? - TWO YEARS
What is the criminal penalty for a person who knowingly violates Section 6003.151, 6003.153,
or 6003.251? - Class B Misdemeanor
What does "Department" refer to? - The Texas Department of Insurance
Questions with Verified Solutions
What does "installation" mean? - the initial placement of equipment or the extension,
modification, or alternation of equipment after initial placement.
What does "license" mean? - the document issued to a RME authorizing the employee to
engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business in this state.
What does "registration certificate" mean? - the document issued to a fire sprinkler
system contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in business in this state.
What does "service" mean? - maintenance, repair, or testing.
What does "organization" mean? - a corporation, partnership, or other business
association, governmental entity, or any other legal or commercial entity.
What does "RME" mean? - an individual designated by a company that plans, sells,
installs, maintains, or services fire protection sprinkler systems.
Texas Insurance Code 6003 DOES NOT apply to? - 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.
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? - TRUE, they can not enact any requirements to obtain certification from a
municipality or county,
T/F? - A municipality or county can impose a fire protection sprinkler system contractor
qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a registration
certificate? - FALSE, they can't impose any financial responsibility requirements.
T/F? - Can a municipality or county require a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to
obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire protection system and conform
to building code? - TRUE, they can require contractor to obtain and pay for a permit.
What is the registration certificate application amount? - Not greater than $100.
What is the initial or renewal registration certificate cost? - Not greater than $1,200
annually.
, What is the initial or renewal RME license fee? - Not greater than $200 annually.
What is the duplicate registration certificate or license fee? - Not greater than $70?
What is the cost to change your registration certificate or license? - Not greater than $70.
Where are the fees collected under Chapter 6003 deposited? - The state treasury to the
credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating account.
What is the required insurance under Chapter 6003 for a registration certificate? -
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.
T/F? - A person can act as an RME without a license? - FALSE, RME must hold license
under Chapter 6003.
Where must each registration certificate and license issued under Chapter 6003 need to be
posted? - In a conspicuous place in the fire protection sprinkler system contractor's place
of business.
What documents must have the registration certificate number displayed? - Each bid,
proposal, offer, and installation drawing.
How long is the initial registration certificate or license valid? - ONE YEAR from the date
of issue and is renewable on the payment of the renewal fee.
How long is the renewal registration certificate or license valid? - TWO YEARS with the
fee for each year or the two year period payable on renewal.
T/F? - The commissioner by rule may adopt a system where registration certificates and licenses
expire on various dates during the year? - TRUE
How long does the department have to send written notice of the impending expiration to the
holder of the registration certificate or license? - AT LEAST 30 DAYS
How long does an individual or organization with an expired registration certificate or license
have to renew? - TWO YEARS
What is the criminal penalty for a person who knowingly violates Section 6003.151, 6003.153,
or 6003.251? - Class B Misdemeanor
What does "Department" refer to? - The Texas Department of Insurance
