Do I need a license to install sprinklers in Texas?
State license required
Yes. Texas requires a state license or certification for sprinklers, issued by Texas Dept. of Insurance – State Fire Marshal's Office. NICET: Water-Based Systems Layout Level III (RME-G); Level II (RME-Dwelling); none for RME-Underground.
- Issuing agency
- Texas Dept. of Insurance – State Fire Marshal's Office
- License / certification types
- Company registration + RME-General, RME-Dwelling, RME-Underground licenses
- NICET level
- Water-Based Systems Layout Level III (RME-G); Level II (RME-Dwelling); none for RME-Underground
- State exam
- Fire Sprinkler Statutes & Rules test (TFM08); Underground test (TFM10) for RME-U
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Fees
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Notes
- Texas PE license can waive the technical (NICET) exams but not the statutes/rules test. Expired licensees with no other active license must re-submit fingerprints (effective 1/9/2026).
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
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