Section 1301.3565 - Endorsement: Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler Specialist(a) A person may not engage in the installation of a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system that uses a single piping system to provide potable water for fire protection sprinklers and for domestic plumbing fixtures and appliances unless the person:(1) is licensed under this chapter as a master plumber or journeyman plumber; and(2) holds an endorsement issued under this section.(a-1) A person may not design a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system for installation under this section unless the person: (1) is licensed under this chapter as a master plumber; and(2) holds an endorsement issued under this section.(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 design and 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by the applicable codes and standards recognized by the state; and(5) passes an examination required by the board.(c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (H.B. 636), Sec. 32(4), eff. May 26, 2021.(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.(e-1) Notwithstanding any other law, a master plumber who holds an endorsement under this section is not required to hold a license or registration issued by another state agency in order to design a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system for installation under this section.(f) A plumbing inspector who meets the requirements of the board may inspect a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler installation.Tex. Occ. Code § 1301.3565
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 137,Sec. 32, eff. 5/26/2021.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 526, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2011.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 804, Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2009; Subsec. (a) eff. 6/1/2010.