| (a) Applicants for a pyrotechnic operator license,
pyrotechnic special effects operator license, or flame effects operator
license must take a written test and obtain at least a passing grade
of 70%. Written tests may be supplemented by practical tests or demonstrations
deemed necessary to determine the applicant's knowledge and ability.
The content, frequency, and location of the tests must be designated
by the state fire marshal.
(b) Examinees who fail may file a retest application,
accompanied by the required fee.
(c) An applicant may only schedule each type of test
three times within a 12-month period.
(d) An applicant for a license must complete and submit
all application requirements within one year of the successful completion
of any test required for a license; otherwise, the test is voided
and the individual will have to pass the test again.
(e) The state fire marshal may waive a test requirement
for an applicant with a valid license from another state having license
requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.
(f) A licensee whose license has been expired for two
years or longer and makes application for a new license must pass
another test.
(g) A pyrotechnic operator license will not be issued
to any person who fails to meet the requirements of subsection (a)
of this section and the following:
(1) assisted in conducting at least five permitted
or licensed public displays in Texas under the direct supervision
of and verified in writing by a pyrotechnic operator licensed in Texas;
and
(2) be at least 21 years of age.
(h) The application must be accompanied by a criminal
history report from the Texas Department of Public Safety. For a natural
person to be eligible for a pyrotechnic operator license, pyrotechnic
special effects operator license, or flame effects operator license,
the natural person must start the application process by submitting
a formal request for a fingerprint service code by completing the
fingerprinting process information required on the department's website
at www.tdi.texas.gov/fire/fingerprinting-process.html. The requesting
natural person must submit information necessary to complete the fingerprint
service code request, including the natural person's name, natural
person's state of residence, natural person's email address, and license
type the natural person is applying for.
(i) A licensee must be able to show proof of licensure
while engaged in the activities of the business.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §34.811 adopted to be effective June 30, 1986, 11 TexReg 2510; transferred effective September 1, 1991, as published in the Texas Register March 6, 1992, 17 TexReg 1745; amended to be effective June 4, 1993, 18 TexReg 3300; transferred effective September 1, 1997, as published in the Texas Register November 14, 1997, 22 TexReg 11091; amended to be effective September 14, 1998, 23 TexReg 9571; amended to be effective January 27, 2004, 29 TexReg 637; amended to be effective June 3, 2004, 29 TexReg 5402; amended to be effective February 14,2013, 38 TexReg 662; amended to be effective August 29, 2019, 44 TexReg 4481; amended to be effective June 22, 2021, 46 TexReg 3734; amended to be effective April 16, 2023, 48 TexReg 1839 |
