Re: Am I the onl;y one that see that trend..

[G. Morgan <G_Morgan@xxxxxxxx>]

Petem Wrote:

>Hi!! Been a long time, still working for my union and have lot of work!!
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>I have this question..
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>Around here some sprinkler guy are starting to install whole fire alarm panel..
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>they have no electrician or alarm certification but there sprinkler stuff..
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>Is this a treend around the country or even in the world?

Not legal in Texas.  There are:

Fire Alarm Certificate of Registration Application,
Fire Sprinkler Certificate of Registration Application,
Fire Extinguisher Certificate of Registration Application,
and more for fireworks and misc.

If a company only has a Sprinkler Certificate, they can't touch the
alarm.  They install the flow, tampers, and other devices - but only an
ACR company can wire them up.  I've worked for companies that held all
three, and lots more that only had the ACR.

http://www.tdi.texas.gov/fire/