What is RME G?

► Responsible Managing Employee – General License (RME-G) An individual with an RME-G license is permitted to plan, install, maintain, service, and certify all types and parts of a fire sprinkler system.

What does RME stand for in fire protection?

Responsible managing employee means an individual designated by a company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire protection sprinkler systems to ensure that each fire protection sprinkler system, as installed, maintained, or serviced, meets the standards for the system as provided by law.

How do I get a fire alarm license in Texas?

You must meet one of the following requirements: Have a current Electronic Security Association (ESA) Level III Fire Alarm Designer certification. Pass the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III Fire Alarm Systems test. Be a licensed Texas Professional Engineer.

Can a RME-G sign an underground fire main?

No – the RME plan stamp described in 34.717 must be signed by an RME-G or D (as appropriate) or a licensed engineer. By definition – the RME-U is authorized to install, maintain, and service the underground fire main, but not plan it.

Do you need a RME to work in a new jurisdiction?

There may be local policies in place, however, requiring the RME to be present. When working in a new jurisdiction, you should always check with the ahj in advance to become familiar with any requirements they may have. An RME must perform the inspection, test and maintenance (ITM) operation as defined in the rules and NFPA 25.

Can a RME-U licensee install a sprinkler system?

An RME-U licensee is permitted to install, maintain, service, and certify all underground water supply piping for any sprinkler system. Planning must be done by another type qualified firm. (This licensee must pass the Sprinkler Underground TFM10 test and the Sprinkler Statute & Rules TFM08 test.

Do you have to be RME for NFPA 25?

An RME must perform the inspection, test and maintenance (ITM) operation as defined in the rules and NFPA 25. Other testing or maintenance is not ITM as defined and therefore does not require an RME to be present.