Form SF035 at a glance
What it is: This is the Fire Alarm Installation Certificate.
Who signs: Under SIGN, the licensee signs Signature of licensee.
After completing an installation, modification, or addition of a system or single-station detector (excluding a one- or two-family residence), the licensee must complete and present this certificate to the owner or owner's representative or post the certificate near the main control panel (Fire Alarm Rules, 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), 34.617).
A filled-in Form SF035 example: a company certifies a new alarm system
How to fill out Form SF035, box by box
Property
Fill in Property name, Building/floor, Street and City / Zip.
Type of Installation
Under Type of Installation, mark New, Modification or Addition.
Codes and standards
Enter the Code Year/edition for NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 101 and IBC / IFC.
Certifying alarm company
Fill in Certifying alarm company, City / State / Zip, Phone and Alarm certificate registration.
Nearest fire department
Fill in Name of nearest fire department, Fire department (non-emergency) phone and Emergency phone.
System information
Under System information, enter Control panel manufacturer, Model # and Other.
System types
Check all the applicable system types that were installed by the certifying company or the system type(s) in which the company made modifications or additions.
Check Fire alarm/Evacuation, Fire detection, Smoke damper control, Sprinkler system supervision, Voice notification, Elevator control, HVAC and Magnetic door for each applicable system type.
Devices and circuits
Under Initiating devices, enter the Quantity for each Type: Smoke detectors, Heat detectors, Duct smoke detectors, Beam smoke detectors, Fire alarm boxes, UV/IR, Isolation modules, Kitchen suppression, Sprinkler flow switch and Gas fire protection syst.
Under Notification appliances, enter the Quantity for each Type: Bell, horn, or chime, Strobe, Speaker, Horn/chime/strobe, Speaker strobe, Fire phones and Annunciation panel.
Under Supervisory devices, enter the Quantity for each Type: Valve tamper switches, High / low air pressure and Fire pump.
Under Circuit style and Circuit style/class, enter the Quantity for SLC 4, SLC 6, SLC 7, IDC A, IDC B, NAC Y or B and NAC Z or A.
Required documents and Signature of licensee
Check Record drawings (one with original planner's signature), Instructions describing, operation, test, and maintenance, and Information to aid in establishing an Emergency Evacuation Plan.
For the Record drawings, fill in Company, City / State, Planner's name, License num. PE or APS, Date on plan and Revision number/date.
The required documents were supplied to: Person's name, Company's name and Date.
By signing you certify, on behalf of the registered certifying company, that this fire alarm system has been tested and complies with the requirements of Texas Insurance Code, Chapter 6002, and Texas Administrative Code, Section 34.600, the Fire Alarm Rules; the applicable codes and standards; and the manufacturer's installation requirements.
Fill in License #, Name of licensee and Date signed.
Common questions about Form SF035
Where do I file it?
Original to owner or posted on site at control panel. Copy 1 to main authority having jurisdiction. Copy 2 for certifying alarm company to keep in its office for access by SFMO.
Sources
[1] Form SF035, Fire Alarm Installation Certificate, Texas Department of Insurance (the Official source link on this page).