Industry Resources
The code bodies, regulators, and trade organizations that govern fire protection in Texas — with direct links so you can find what you need without digging.
Code Bodies
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
NFPA publishes the standards every fire-protection system is designed and inspected against — NFPA 13 (sprinkler), NFPA 25 (ITM), NFPA 72 (alarm), NFPA 2001 (clean agent), NFPA 96 (kitchen), and ~1,500 more.
ICC — International Code Council
ICC publishes the International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC), which Texas cities adopt by ordinance. ICC also publishes the IRC (residential), IMC (mechanical), and IPC (plumbing).
Texas State Regulators
Texas State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO)
The SFMO administers the state fire-protection licensing program (alarm, sprinkler, extinguisher contractor and individual licenses) and enforces fire code on state-administered occupancies under Texas Administrative Code Title 28, Chapter 34.
SFMO enforces NFPA 1-2021 and NFPA 101-2021 on Texas-administered occupancies. Local AHJs adopt their own editions for everyone else.
FCC — Federal Communications Commission
The FCC licenses radio frequencies used by ERCES / BDA systems and public-safety repeater equipment under 47 CFR Part 90. ERCES commissioning requires FCC GROL-licensed personnel (which Joel holds).
Industry & Trade Organizations
FPANT — Fire Protection Association of North Texas
The North Texas chapter of the Fire Protection Association. Local code-development discussion, fire-marshal liaison, AHJ Q&A, and training for fire-protection professionals.
NFSA — National Fire Sprinkler Association
Sprinkler-industry trade association with NFPA 13 / 25 reference material, technical bulletins, and contractor education.
AFSA — American Fire Sprinkler Association
Contractor-focused sprinkler trade association with apprenticeship resources and technical references.
SFPE — Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Professional society for fire-protection engineers (PE) and credentialed designers. SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering is a foundational reference.
NICET
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies — the certifying body for fire alarm, sprinkler layout, ITM, and special hazards technicians.
FM Global — Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets
Engineering-grade fire-protection reference material from FM Global. Free PDF library covering fire protection of every occupancy type. Industry-leading reference.
DFW AHJ directory
Quick-reference table of fire marshals, adopted codes, and permit portals for the 12 DFW cities Zion services most.
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