The Alarm Installation Certificate validates that fire alarm work meets the requirements in the Fire Alarm Rules. These rules are codified in 28 Texas Administrative Code, Section 34.617. The certificate covers three types of work: new system installations, modifications to existing systems, and additions to existing systems. It documents system information, installation details, and the certifying alarm company's contact data.
This certification confirms compliance with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code). Licensed alarm companies must distribute the completed certificate to three parties. One copy goes to the building owner or authorized representative. One copy goes to the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). The certifying alarm company retains the third copy for its own records.
Texas alarm companies must hold a valid license issued through the Texas Department of Insurance. The certifying technician must also hold an appropriate license under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2252. Failure to provide the certificate to the building owner or the AHJ may result in regulatory penalties. This distribution requirement ensures that all relevant parties have documentation of the completed work.
Property managers who need additional safety documentation can use a Smoke Alarm Certificate for residential smoke detector work. Those overseeing fire suppression systems may also need the 5-Year Fire Sprinkler Inspection Form. For general code compliance records, the Certificate of Compliance Form covers broader regulatory requirements.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Alarm Installation Certificate Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | form fire alarm, form fire certificate, alarm certifying, fire alarm certificate |