In this chapter:

1. (1) "Firm" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association.
2. (2) "Fixed fire extinguisher system" means an assembly of piping, conduits, or containers that convey liquid, powder, or gases to dispersal openings or devices protecting one or more hazards by suppressing or extinguishing fires.
3. (3) "Hydrostatic testing" means pressure testing by hydrostatic methods.

4. (4) "Insurance agent" means:

   1. (A) an individual, firm, or corporation licensed under:

      1. (i) Subchapter E, Chapter 981; or
      2. (ii) Subchapter A, B, C, D, E, or G, Chapter 4051; or
   2. (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.
5. (5) "Portable fire extinguisher" means any device that contains liquid, powder, or gases for suppressing or extinguishing fires.
6. (6) "Registered firm" means a firm that holds a registration certificate.
7. (7) "Service" and "servicing" mean servicing a portable fire extinguisher or a fixed fire extinguisher system by inspecting, charging, filling, maintaining, recharging, refilling, repairing, or testing.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1J.001, eff. April 1, 2009.