Texas Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee - General (RME-G) Contractor License

The Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee - General (RME-G) Contractor License enables the licensee to do the following work:

  • Manage and supervise the buildings fire sprinklers:
    • Installation
    • Repair
    • Maintenance

The holder of the Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee - General (RME-G) Contractor License can carry out the duties of the designated employee for a company applying for the Sprinkler Certificate of Registration for Dwelling (SCR-D), General (SCR) or Underground (SCR-U).

How to Get the Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee - General (RME-G) Contractor’s License in Texas?

  1. Review the information about the work scopes, application requirements, and test clarifications by reading the Sprinkler License and Test Information document
  2. Meet the mandatory requirements and pass the corresponding examinations:
  3. Complete a biometric background check if one is not already registered on SFMO's records
  4. Send the Fire Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee (RME) License Application (SF036)
  5. Fulfill any additional paperwork with the application, and pay all fees by mailing them to the Texas Department of Insurance (State Fire Marshal’s Office - P.O. Box 12107, Austin, Texas 78711-2107) or through their Sircon online platform
    • To pay for all fees, the amount for each application must be combined into only one payment
  6. Await an answer from the Office after the Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee - General (RME-G) Contractor application has been successfully accepted
    • Individual Licenses are sent via email to the licensee's registered email address; paper licenses and pocket cards are no longer provided
    • For more details, please get in touch with the State Fire Marshal Office at (512) 676-6800, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The NICET® Water-Based Systems Layout Level III Test is administered by Pearson Vue© while the Fire Sprinkler Statute & Rules (TFM08) Exam is administered by PSI©. In both cases, the candidate will need to create an account on the Test Providers platforms in order to schedule the exam in the date and hour of preference (Exam fees will apply). For further information, you can visit PSI© and NICET® websites, respectively.

Texas Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee - General (RME-G) Contractor License Exam Prep Course

Texas Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee - General (RME-G) Contractor License Exam

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference list.

Texas Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee - General (RME-G) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Texas Insurance Code, Chapter 6003, Fire Protection Sprinkler System Service and Installation
    • Section 34.700 of the Texas Administrative Code Title 28, the Fire Sprinkler Rules
  • Sprinkler Statute & Rules TFM08 Official Content Outline

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This set of books includes all required references for the Sprinkler Responsible Managing Employee - General (RME-G) exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

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