Tex. Ins. Code Section 6003.003
Effect on Local Regulation

(a)

This chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter have uniform force and effect throughout this state. A municipality or county may not enact an order, ordinance, or rule requiring a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a registration certificate from the municipality or county. A municipality or county may not impose on a fire protection sprinkler system contractor qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a registration certificate.

(b)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a municipality or county may require a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system and require the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system to conform to the building code or other construction requirements of the municipality or county.

(c)

A municipal or county order, ordinance, or rule in effect on September 1, 1983, is not invalidated because of any provision of this chapter.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1J.001, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 6003.003 — Effect on Local Regulation, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.6003.htm#6003.003 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

6003.001
Definitions 6003.002
Applicability of Chapter 6003.003
Effect on Local Regulation 6003.051
Administration of Chapter 6003.052
Adoption of Rules 6003.053
Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding 6003.054
General Powers and Duties of Commissioner, State Fire Marshal, and Department 6003.055
Fees 6003.056
Deposit in Operating Account 6003.151
Fire Protection Sprinkler System Contractor 6003.152
Required Insurance Coverage for Registration Certificate 6003.153
Responsible Managing Employee: License Required 6003.154
Posting of License or Certificate Required 6003.155
Display of Registration Certificate Number on Certain Documents Required 6003.156
License Examination 6003.157
Examination Results 6003.158
Continuing Education Requirements 6003.160
Not Transferable 6003.201
Renewal Required 6003.202
Notice of Expiration 6003.203
Renewal Procedures 6003.251
Prohibited Practices 6003.252
Disciplinary Actions 6003.253
Disciplinary Hearing 6003.254
Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act 6003.255
Reapplication Requirements 6003.301
Criminal Penalty

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 6003.003’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 6003.003 — Effect on Local Regulation, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.6003.htm#6003.003 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).