1. (a) The requirements and provisions in this section apply to procedures for periodic and final testing conducted by training providers. For procedures regarding state examinations for certification Commission examinations that occur after a training program is completed, see Chapter 439 of this title.
2. (b) Periodic and comprehensive final tests shall be given by the training provider in addition to the Commission examination required in Chapter 439 of this title.
3. (c) Periodic tests shall be administered at the ratio of one test per 50 hours of recommended training, or portion thereof. An average score of 70% must be achieved on all required periodic tests.
4. (d) In addition to periodic tests, a comprehensive final test must be administered. A passing score of 70% must be achieved.
5. (e) If the Fire Investigator course is taught in phases, one comprehensive final test shall be administered upon completion of the final phase and a passing score of 70% must be achieved.

Source Note:The provisions of this §427.305 adopted to be effective March 27, 2006, 31 TexReg 2696; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5412; amended to be effective May 18, 2010, 35 TexReg 3849; amended to be effective March 10, 2011, 36 TexReg 1688.