This section defines terms used in the chapter, including fire alarm device, fire alarm planning superintendent, fire alarm technician, maintenance, monitoring, registered firm, and related terms.
Sec. 6002.002. DEFINITIONS. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, in this chapter: (1) "Fire alarm device" means any device capable, through audible or visible means, of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring. (2) "Fire alarm planning superintendent" means a licensed individual designated by a registered firm to: (A) plan a fire alarm or detection system that conforms to applicable adopted National Fire Protection Association standards or other adopted standards; and (B) certify that each fire alarm or detection system as planned meets the standards as provided by law. (3) "Fire alarm technician" means a licensed individual designated by a registered firm to: (A) inspect and certify that each fire alarm or detection system as installed meets the standards provided by law; or (B) perform or directly supervise the servicing or maintaining of a previously installed fire alarm device or system and certify that service or maintenance. (4) "Fire detection device" means any arrangement of materials, the sole function of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages. (5) "Individual" means a natural person, including an owner, manager, officer, employee, occupant, or other individual. (6) "Installation" means: (A) the initial placement of equipment; or (B) the extension, modification, or alteration of equipment already in place. (7) "Insurance agent" means: (A) an individual, firm, or corporation licensed under: (i) Subchapter E, Chapter 981; or (ii) Subchapter A, B, C, D, E, or G, Chapter 4051; or (B) an individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or pool created by a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state under Chapter 791, Government Code. (8) "Maintenance" means the maintenance of a fire alarm device or a fire detection device in a condition of repair that provides performance as originally designed or intended. (9) "Monitoring" means the receipt of fire alarm and supervisory signals or communication of those signals to a fire service communications center in this state or serving property in this state. (10) "Organization" means a corporation, a government or a governmental subdivision or agency, a business trust, an estate, a trust, a partnership, a firm or association, two or more individuals with a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity. (11) "Registered firm" means an individual or organization that holds a registration certificate. (12) "Residential fire alarm superintendent" means a licensed individual designated by a registered firm to: (A) plan a residential single-family or two-family fire alarm or detection system that conforms to applicable adopted National Fire Protection Association standards or other adopted standards; and (B) certify that each fire alarm or detection system as planned meets the standards as provided by law. (12-a) "Residential fire alarm technician" means a licensed individual who is designated by a registered firm to install, service, inspect, and certify residential single-family or two-family fire alarm or detection systems. (13) "Sale" means the sale or offer for sale, lease, or rent of any merchandise, equipment, or service at wholesale or retail, to the public or any individual, for an agreed sum of money or other consideration. (14) "Service" or "servicing" means inspection, maintenance, repair, or testing of a fire alarm device or a fire detection device. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1J.001, eff. April 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 14.018(a), eff. September 1, 2009.