1. (a) Training programs that are intended to satisfy the requirements of this section must meet the curriculum, competencies, and hour requirements of this section. All applicants for certification must meet the examination requirements of this section.
2. (b) In order to be certified by the commission as a Fire Investigator an individual must complete the requirements specified in §431.3(a)(3) or (4) of this title.
3. (c) A person who holds or is eligible to hold a certificate upon employment as a part-time fire investigator may be certified as a full-time fire investigator without meeting the applicable examination requirements.
4. (d) A person who holds or is eligible to hold a certificate as a Fire Investigator may be certified as an Arson Investigator by meeting the requirements of Chapter 431, Subchapter A, but shall not be required to repeat the applicable examination requirements.
5. (e) There are no higher levels of certification for the Fire Investigator.

Source Note:The provisions of this §431.203 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10898; amended to be effective September 2, 2003, 28 TexReg 7402.