The Fire Prevention Association of North Texas (FPANT) is a local association of fire prevention and education professional with the following like goals:
- To identify, develop and promote the many fire prevention bureaus of North Texas,
- To promote a more uniform application of codes, local amendments and standards,
- To support the International Fire Code and other related codes and standards, and
- To further educate the membership by hosting seminars and workshops, using professionals in their appropriate fields of study.
Read the June 2009 Newsletter. (Online) (PDF)
What: 2006 IBC Means of Egress Training
When: June 10th, 08:30 am to 3:00 pm
Who: Al Goodwin, Fort Worth Building Official
Where: Love and War in Texas
Cost: FREE. Cost of Lunch Only
Reminder from the State Fire Marshal's Office
As per 28 TAC §34.716. Installation, Maintenance, and Service:
“..…Service, maintenance, or testing, when conducted by someone other than an owner, must be conducted by a registered firm and in compliance with the appropriate adopted standards. After January 1, 2009, the inspection, test and maintenance service of a fire protection sprinkler system, except a one- and two-family dwelling or an underground fire main, must be performed by an individual holding a current RME-General Inspector or RME-General license. A visual inspection not accompanied by service, maintenance, testing, or certification does not require a certificate of registration. …..”
So, as of 1/1/09, the blue ITM tags on sprinkler systems shall also indicate the RME’s license number as an RME-G or RME-GI, name and signature.
**PAY YOUR 2009 MEMBERSHIP DUES ONLINE** or use the attached PDF to mail your dues in. (PDF)
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