Standards Manual for Fire Protection Personnel

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection's Standards Manual for Fire Protection Personnel is a compilation of the state laws codified in Title 37, Part 13 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). When the commission proposes or adopts "rule changes," these are the laws that the commission is changing.

The Secretary of State oversees the publication of the TAC; the links below lead to the TAC Reader at the Secretary of State's website.

Chapter 401 Practice and Procedure			Effective Date
	Chapter 401, Subchapter A General Provisions and Definitions
		§401.1 Purpose and Scope	June 28, 2011
		§401.3 Definitions	March 8, 2001
		§401.5 Delegation of Authority	March 8, 2001
		§401.7 Construction	March 8, 2001
		§401.9 Records of Official Action	March 8, 2001
		§401.11 Conduct of Commission and Advisory Meetings	March 8, 2001
		§401.13 Computation of Time	July 19, 2007
		§401.15 Agreements To Be in Writing	March 8, 2001
	Chapter 401, Subchapter B Rulemaking Proceedings
		§401.17 Requirements	March 8, 2001
		§401.19 Petition for Adoption of Rules	July 19, 2007
	Chapter 401, Subchapter C Examination Appeals Process
		§401.21 Examination Challenge	July 19, 2007
		§401.23 Examination Waiver Request	July 19, 2007
	Chapter 401, Subchapter D Disciplinary Proceedings
		§401.31 Disciplinary Proceedings in Contested Cases	July 19, 2007
	Chapter 401, Subchapter E Prehearing Proceedings
		§401.41 Preliminary Staff Conference	March 8, 2001
		§401.43 Prehearing Conferences	March 8, 2001
		§401.45 Interim Orders	March 8, 2001
		§401.47 Appeal of an Interim Order	March 8, 2001
		§401.49 Prehearing Statements	March 8, 2001
	Chapter 401, Subchapter F Contested Cases
		§401.51 Preliminary Notice and Opportunity for Hearing	July 19, 2007
		§401.53 Notice of Hearing	March 8, 2001
		§401.55 Hearings Officer	March 8, 2001
		§401.57 Filing of Exceptions and Replies to Proposal for Decision	March 8, 2001
		§401.59 Orders	March 8, 2001
		§401.61 Record	March 8, 2001
		§401.63 Appeals to the Commission	March 8, 2001
		§401.65 Suspension of Orders	March 8, 2001
		§401.67 Motions for Rehearing	March 8, 2001
	Chapter 401, Subchapter G Conduct and Decorum, Sanctions and Penalties
		§401.101 Conduct and Decorum	July 19, 2007
		§401.103 Discovery Sanctions	July 19, 2007
		§401.105 Administrative Penalties	March 8, 2001
	Chapter 401, Subchapter H Reinstatement
		§401.111 Application for Reinstatement of License or Certificate	March 8, 2001
		§401.113 Evaluation for Reinstatement	March 8, 2001
		§401.115 Procedure upon Request for Reinstatement	March 8, 2001
		§401.117 Commission Action Possible upon Reinstatement	March 8, 2001
		§401.119 Failure To Appear for Reinstatement	March 8, 2001
	Chapter 401, Subchapter I Notice and Processing Periods for Certificate Applications
		§401.121 Purpose of Establishing Time Periods	March 8, 2001
		§401.123 Notice of Deficiency	March 8, 2001
		§401.125 Processing Periods	March 8, 2001
		§401.127 Appeal	January 20, 2002
Chapter 403 Criminal Convictions and Eligibility for Certification
		§403.1 Purpose	November 28, 2007
		§403.3 Scope	November 28, 2007
		§403.5 Access to Criminal History Record Information	July 23, 2007
		§403.7 Criminal Convictions Guidelines	May 23, 1999
		§403.9 Mitigating Factors	July 23, 2007
		§403.11 Procedures for Suspension, Revocation, or Denial of a Certificate to Persons with Criminal Backgrounds	November 28, 2007
		§403.15 Report of Convictions by an Individual or a Department	July 23, 2007
Chapter 405 Charges for Public Records
		§405.1 General	March 2, 2005
		§405.3 Definitions	March 2, 2005
		§405.5 Charges for Providing Copies of Public Information	March 2, 2005
		§405.7 Access to Information Where Copies Are Not Requested	March 2, 2005
		§405.9 Format for Copies of Public Information	January 30, 2002
		§405.11 Estimates and Waivers of Public Information Charges	March 2, 2005
		§405.15 The Texas Commission on Fire Protection Charge Schedule	March 2, 2005
Chapter 407 Administration
		§407.1 Historically Underutilized Businesses	May 9, 2007
Chapter 421 Standards for Certification
		§421.1 Procedures for Meetings	November 28, 2007
		§421.3 Minimum Standards Set by the Commission	November 28, 2007
		§421.5 Definitions	August 10, 2009
		§421.9 Designation of Fire Protection Duties	May 18, 2010
		§421.11 Requirement To Be Certified Within One Year	May 18, 2010
		§421.13 Individual Certificate Holders	November 20, 2002
		§421.15 Extension of Training Period	November 15, 2003
		§421.17 Requirement to Maintain Certification	August 10, 2009
Chapter 423 Fire Suppression
	Chapter 423, Subchapter A Minimum Standards for Structure Fire Protection Personnel Certification
		§423.1 Minimum Standards for Structure Fire Protection Personnel	February 17, 2010
		§423.3 Minimum Standards for Basic Structure Fire Protection Personnel Certification	June 28, 2011
		§423.5 Minimum Standards for Intermediate Structure Fire Protection Personnel Certification	November 28, 2007
		§423.7 Minimum Standards for Advanced Structure Fire Protection Personnel Certification	August 5, 2004
		§423.9 Minimum Standards for Master Structure Fire Protection Personnel Certification	November 1, 1998
		§423.11 Higher Levels of Certification	May 23, 1999
		§423.13 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal	May 18, 2010
	Chapter 423, Subchapter B Minimum Standards for Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Personnel
		§423.201 Minimum Standards for Aircraft Fire Protection Personnel	June 28, 2011
		§423.203 Minimum Standards for Basic Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Personnel Certification	June 10, 2008
		§423.205 Minimum Standards for Intermediate Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Personnel Certification	August 5, 2004
		§423.207 Minimum Standards for Advanced Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Personnel Certification	August 5, 2004
		§423.209 Minimum Standards for Master Aircraft Fire Protection Personnel Certification	November 28, 2007
		§423.211 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal	March 2, 2005
	Chapter 423, Subchapter C Minimum Standards for Marine Fire Protection Personnel
		§423.301 Minimum Standards for Marine Fire Protection Personnel	November 28, 2007
		§423.303 Minimum Standards for Basic Marine Fire Protection Personnel Certification	June 10, 2008
		§423.305 Minimum Standards for Intermediate Marine Fire Protection Personnel Certification	November 28, 2007
		§423.307 Minimum Standards for Advanced Marine Fire Protection Personnel Certification	August 5, 2004
		§423.309 Minimum Standards for Master Marine Fire Protection Personnel Certification	November 28, 2007
Chapter 425 Fire Service Instructors
		§425.1 Minimum Standards for Fire Service Instructor Certification.	February 21, 2012
		§425.3 Minimum Standards for Fire Service Instructor I Certification.	May 18, 2010
		§425.5 Minimum Standards for Fire Service Instructor II Certification.	May 18, 2010
		§425.7 Minimum Standards for Fire Service Instructor III Certification.	May 18, 2010
		§425.9 Minimum Standards for Master Fire Service Instructor III Certification.	March 1, 2006
		§425.11 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Seal.	November 11, 2008
Chapter 427 Training Facility Certification
	Chapter 427, Subchapter A On-Site Certified Training Provider
		§427.1 Minimum Standards for Certified Training Facilities for Fire Protection Personnel	August 31, 2011
		§427.3 Facilities	May 26, 2005
		§427.5 Apparatus	May 26, 2005
		§427.7 Protective Clothing	November 11, 2010
		§427.9 Equipment	May 26, 2005
		§427.11 Reference Material	May 26, 2005
		§427.13 Records	January 27, 2002
		§427.18 Live Fire Training Evolutions	May 18, 2010
		§427.19 General Information	November 28, 2007
	Chapter 427, Subchapter B Distance Training Provider
		§427.201 Minimum Standards for Distance Training Provider	August 31, 2011
		§427.203 Records	May 26, 2005
		§427.209 General Information	November 28, 2007
	Chapter 427, Subchapter C Training Programs for On-Site and Distance Training Providers
		§427.301 General Provisions for Training Programs -- On-Site and Distance Training Providers.	May 18, 2010
		§427.303 Training Approval Process for On-Site and Distance Training Providers.	May 18, 2010
		§427.305 Procedures for Testing Conducted by On-Site and Distance Training Providers.	March 10, 2011
		§427.307 On-Site and Distance Training Provider Staff Requirements.	March 27, 2006
	Chapter 427, Subchapter D Certified Training Facilities
		§427.401 General Provisions for Training Facilities Not Owned by the State of Texas or Operated by a Political Subdivision of the State of Texas	May 9, 2007
		§427.403 Financial Standards	May 9, 2007
		§427.405 Policy Regarding Complaints	May 9, 2007
		§427.407 School Responsibilities Regarding Instructors	May 9, 2007
		§427.409 Advertising	May 9, 2007
		§427.411 Cancellations or Suspensions	May 9, 2007
		§427.413 Liabilities	July 19, 2007
Chapter 429 Minimum Standards for Fire Inspectors
		§429.201 Minimum Standards for Fire Inspector Personnel	February 21, 2012
		§429.203 Minimum Standards for Basic Fire Inspector Certification	February 21, 2012
		§429.205 Minimum Standards for Intermediate Fire Inspector Certification	February 21, 2012
		§429.207 Minimum Standards for Advanced Fire Inspector Certification	February 21, 2012
		§429.209 Minimum Standards for Master Fire Inspector Certification	February 21, 2012
		§429.211 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal	February 21, 2012
Chapter 431 Fire Investigation
	Chapter 431, Subchapter A Minimum Standards for Arson Investigator Certification
		§431.1 Minimum Standards for Arson Investigation Personnel	March 10, 2011
		§431.3 Minimum Standards for Basic Arson Investigator Certification	February 21, 2012
		§431.5 Minimum Standards for Intermediate Arson Investigator Certification	May 26, 2005
		§431.7 Minimum Standards for Advanced Arson Investigator Certification	May 26, 2005
		§431.9 Minimum Standards for Master Arson Investigator Certification	November 1, 1998
		§431.11 Minimum Standards for Arson Investigator Certification for Law Enforcement Personnel	May 21, 2006
		§431.13 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Certification	March 10, 2011
	Chapter 431, Subchapter B Minimum Standards for Fire Investigator Certification
		§431.201 Minimum Standards for Fire Investigation Personnel	March 10, 2011
		§431.203 Minimum Standards for Fire Investigator Certification	August 17, 2008
		§431.205 Minimum Standards for Intermediate Fire Investigator Certification	August 5, 2004
		§431.207 Minimum Standards for Advanced Fire Investigator Certification.	August 5, 2004
		§431.209 Minimum Standards for Master Fire Investigator Certification.	August 5, 2004
		§431.211 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal--Fire Investigator	March 10, 2011
Chapter 433 Minimum Standards for Driver/Operator-Pumper
		§433.1 Driver/Operator - Pumper Certification	December 27, 2001
		§433.3 Minimum Standards for Driver/Operator - Pumper Certification	November 28, 2007
		§433.5 Examination Requirements	August 10, 2009
		§433.7 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal	March 2, 2005
Chapter 435 Fire Fighter Safety
		§435.1 Protective Clothing	November 2, 2011
		§435.3 Self-contained Breathing Apparatus	August 17, 2008
		§435.5 Commission Recommendations	March 27, 2006
		§435.7 Fire Department Staffing Studies	November 1, 1998
		§435.9 Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)	March 24, 2002
		§435.11 Incident Management System (IMS)	March 2, 2005
		§435.13 Personnel Accountability System	March 24, 2002
		§435.15 Operating at Emergency Incidents	March 24, 2002
		§435.17 Procedures for Interior Structure Fire Fighting (2-in/2-out rule)	March 24, 2002
		§435.19 Enforcement of Commission Rules	November 28, 2007
		§435.21 Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative.	July 19, 2007
		§435.23 Fire Fighter Injuries	February 17, 2010
		§435.25 Courage to be Safe So Everyone Goes Home Program	March 10, 2011
		§435.27 Live Fire Training Structure Evolutions	November 2, 2011
Chapter 437 Fees
		§437.1 Purpose and Scope	March 10, 2011
		§437.3 Certification Fees	August 22, 2011
		§437.5 Renewal Fees	August 22, 2011
		§437.7 Standards Manual and Certification Curriculum Manual Fees	August 22, 2011
		§437.11 Copying Fees	May 21, 2006
		§437.13 Processing Fees for Test Application	August 22, 2011
		§437.15 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal Fees	February 17, 2008
		§437.17 Records Review Fees	February 17, 2004
Chapter 439 Examinations for Certification
	Chapter 439, Subchapter A Examinations for On-Site Delivery Training
		§439.1 Requirements--General	August 10, 2009
		§439.3 Definitions	August 10, 2009
		§439.5 Procedures	August 10, 2009
		§439.7 Eligibility	August 10, 2009
		§439.9 Grading	August 10, 2009
		§439.11 Commission-Designated Performance Skill Evaluations	May 18, 2010
		§439.13 Special Accommodations for Testing	November 2, 2011
		§439.19 Number of Test Questions.	August 10, 2009
	Chapter 439, Subchapter B Examinations for Distance Training
		§439.201 Requirements - General	March 27, 2006
		§439.203 Procedures	August 10, 2009
		§439.205 Performance skill evaluation	August 10, 2009
Chapter 441 Continuing Education
		§441.1 Objective	November 1, 1998
		§441.3 Definitions	March 27, 2006
		§441.5 Requirements	March 7, 2007
		§441.7 Continuing Education for Structure Fire Protection Personnel	November 1, 1998
		§441.9 Continuing Education for Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Personnel	May 21, 2006
		§441.11 Continuing Education for Marine Fire Protection Personnel	November 1, 1998
		§441.13 Continuing Education for Fire Inspection Personnel	November 1, 1998
		§441.15 Continuing Education for Arson Investigator or Fire Investigator	November 1, 1998
		§441.17 Continuing Education for Hazardous Materials Technician	December 24, 2002
		§441.19 Continuing Education for Head of a Fire Department	May 23, 1999
		§441.21 Continuing Education for Fire Service Instructor	July 27, 2005
Chapter 443 Certification Curriculum Manual
		§443.1 Curriculum Approval by the Fire Fighter Advisory Committee	November 1, 1998
		§443.3 Curriculum Approval by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection	November 1, 1998
		§443.5 Effective Date of New Curricula or Changes to Curricula Required by Law or Rule	March 1, 1999
		§443.7 Effective Date of New Curricula or Changes or Revisions to Existing Curricula Which Are Voluntary	November 1, 1998
		§443.9 National Fire Protection Association Standard	February 17, 2004
Chapter 445 Administrative Inspections and Penalties
		§445.1 Entity Inspections	November 18, 2009
		§445.3 Right of Access	November 1, 1998
		§445.5 Duty To Comply; Enforcement	November 1, 1998
		§445.7 Procedures	November 1, 1998
		§445.9 Minor Violations	November 18, 2009
		§445.11 Major Violations	November 18, 2009
		§445.13 Disciplinary Hearings	November 18, 2009
		§445.15 Judicial Enforcement	November 18, 2009
		§445.17 Liability for Violations	November 1, 1998
		§445.19 Inspection Forms	November 1, 1998
Chapter 447 Part-Time Fire Protection Employee
		§447.1 Minimum Standards for Part-Time Fire Protection Employees	July 19, 2007
		§447.3 Minimum Standards for Advanced Levels of Part-Time Certification	July 19, 2007
		§447.5 Permissible Hours of Work for Part-Time Fire Protection Employees	November 1, 1998
Chapter 449 Head of a Fire Department
		§449.1 Minimum Standards for Head of a Fire Department	June 10, 2008
		§449.3 Minimum Standards for Certification as Head of a Suppression Fire Department	August 10, 2009
		§449.5 Minimum Standards for Certification as Head of a Prevention Only Department	August 10, 2009
Chapter 451 Fire Officer
	Chapter 451, Subchapter A Minimum Standards for Fire Officer I
		§451.1 Fire Officer I Certification	July 29, 2002
		§451.3 Minimum Standards for Fire Officer I Certification	February 21, 2012
		§451.5 Examination Requirements	February 17, 2010
		§451.7 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal	December 3, 2006
	Chapter 451, Subchapter B Minimum Standards for Fire Officer II
		§451.201 Fire Officer II Certification	July 29, 2002
		§451.203 Minimum Standards for Fire Officer II Certification	February 21, 2012
		§451.205 Examination Requirements	February 17, 2010
		§451.207 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal	November 28, 2007
Chapter 453 Minimum Standards for Hazardous Materials Technician
		§453.1 Hazardous Materials Technician Certification	November 28, 2007
		§453.3 Minimum Standards for Hazardous Materials Technician Certification	November 28, 2007
		§453.5 Examination Requirements	August 10, 2009
		§453.7 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal	May 18, 2010
Chapter 491 Voluntary Regulation of State Agencies and State Agency Employees
		§491.1 Election of Components for Voluntary Regulation	November 28, 2007
		§491.3 Documentation	March 23, 1994
		§491.5 Notification	September 9, 1992
Chapter 493 Voluntary Regulation of Federal Agencies and Federal Fire Fighters
		§493.1 Election of Components for Voluntary Regulation	November 28, 2007
		§493.3 Documentation	March 23, 1994
		§493.5 Notification	March 23, 1994
Chapter 495 Regulation of Nongovernmental Departments
	Chapter 495, Subchapter A Voluntary Regulation of Nongovernmental Departments
		§495.1 Application Procedures	December 24, 2002
		§495.3 Notification	March 23, 1994
		§495.5 Nongovernmental Fire Protection Employees	March 23, 1994
	Chapter 495, Subchapter B Regulation of Nongovernmental Organizations and Personnel
		§495.201 Nongovernmental Organizations	March 23, 1994
		§495.203 Nongovernmental Organization Employees	March 23, 1994
		§495.205 Nongovernmental Personnel	March 23, 1994
		§495.207 Regulation and Certification	December 24, 2002