Texas Administrative Code
Title 28 - INSURANCE
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Chapter 34 - STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Subchapter F - FIRE ALARM RULES
Section 34.615 - Test

Universal Citation: 28 TX Admin Code § 34.615

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) Each applicant for a license must pass the appropriate tests. Tests may be supplemented by practical tests or demonstrations necessary to determine the applicant's knowledge and ability.

(1) The license test will include a section on this subchapter, Insurance Code Chapter 6002, and a technical qualifying test to be conducted by:
(A) the State Fire Marshal's Office;

(B) NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies);

(C) ESA (Electronic Security Association); or

(D) an outsource testing service.

(2) The standards used in tests will be those adopted in § 34.607 of this title (relating to Adopted Standards).

(b) Examinees who fail the test must file a retest application accompanied by the required fee in order to be retested on the next scheduled test date.

(c) A person whose license has been expired for two years or longer who makes application for a new license must take and pass another test. No test is required for a licensee whose license is renewed within two years of expiration.

(d) An applicant may only schedule each type of test three times within a 12-month period.

(e) An applicant for a license must complete and submit all application requirements within one year of the successful completion of any test required for a license; otherwise the test is voided and the individual will have to pass the test again.

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