28 Tex. Admin. Code § 34.516 - Tests
(a) Applicants for licenses are required to
take a test and obtain a grade of at least 70 percent on the test. Tests may be
supplemented by practical tests or demonstrations deemed necessary to determine
the applicant's knowledge and ability. The test content, frequency, location,
and outsource testing service must be designated by the state fire marshal.
(1) The Type B license test will include
questions on the following:
(A) this
subchapter and Insurance Code Chapter 6001; and
(B) installing and servicing of
portables.
(2) The Type A
license test will include questions on the following:
(A) this subchapter and Insurance Code
Chapter 6001;
(B) installing and
servicing of portables;
(C) fixed
systems; and
(D) installing and
servicing pre-engineered fixed fire extinguisher systems for the protection of
cooking areas.
(3) The
Type K license test will include questions on the following:
(A) this subchapter and Insurance Code
Chapter 6001;
(B) installing and
servicing of portables; and
(C)
installing and servicing pre-engineered fixed fire extinguisher systems for the
protection of cooking areas.
(4) The Type PL license test will include
questions on the following:
(A) this
subchapter and Insurance Code Chapter 6001; and
(B) a technically qualifying test to be
conducted through NICET.
(b) The standards used in the tests will be
adopted by the State Fire Marshal's Office.
(c) Examinees who fail any topic on the test
must file a retest application accompanied by the required fee.
(d) A person whose license has been expired
for two years or longer who makes application for a new license must take and
pass another test. No test is required for a licensee whose license is renewed
within two years of expiration.
(e)
An examinee who is scheduled for a test to be conducted on a religious holy day
by the State Fire Marshal's Office and who wishes to observe the religious holy
day may request the rescheduling of the test to an alternate date.
(f) An applicant may only schedule each type
of test three times within a twelve-month period.
(g) An applicant for a license must complete
and submit all application requirements within one year of the successful
completion of any test required for a license, except for testing conducted
through NICET; otherwise, the test is voided and the individual will have to
pass the test again.
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