(b) The board shall issue an endorsement as a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialist to a person who:
- (1) holds the license described by Subsection (a);
- (2) applies to the board on a form prescribed by the board;
- (3) pays a fee set by the board;
- (4) presents evidence satisfactory to the board of successful completion of a training program approved by the board that provides the training necessary for the proper installation of a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system as required by the applicable codes and standards recognized by the state; and
- (5) passes an examination required by the board.
- (c) An endorsement issued under this section is valid until the third anniversary of the date of issuance and may be renewed on compliance with any requirements prescribed by board rule.
- (d) A person who holds an endorsement under this section may represent to the public that the person is a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialist.
- (e) Notwithstanding any other law, a person who holds an endorsement under this section is not required to hold a license or registration issued by another state agency in order to install a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system.
- (f) A plumbing inspector who meets the requirements of the board may inspect a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler installation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 804 (S.B. 1410), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009; Subsec. (a) eff. June 1, 2010.