(a) This chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter have uniform force and effect throughout this state. A municipality or county may not enact an ordinance or rule inconsistent with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. An inconsistent ordinance or rule is void and has no effect.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a municipality or county may:
(1) mandate that a fire alarm or detection system be installed in certain facilities, if the installation conforms to applicable state law;
(2) require a better type of alarm or detection system or otherwise safer condition than the minimum required by state law; and
(3) require regular inspections by local officials of smoke detectors in dwelling units, as that term is defined by § 92.251, Property Code, and require the smoke detectors to be operational at the time of inspection.

(c) A municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state may not require, as a condition of engaging in business or performing any activity authorized under this chapter, that a registered firm, a license holder, or an employee of a license holder:
(1) obtain a registration, franchise, or license from the political subdivision;
(2) pay any fee or franchise tax to the political subdivision; or
(3) post a bond.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or § 6002.155, a municipality or county may require a registered firm to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire alarm or fire detection device or system and require that the installation of such a system be in conformance with the building code or other construction requirements of the municipality or county and state law.
(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), a municipality or county may not impose qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a registration certificate.
(f) A political subdivision may not require a registered firm, a license holder, or an employee of a registered firm to maintain a business location or residency within that political subdivision to engage in a business or perform any activity authorized under this chapter.
(g) A municipality or county may by ordinance require a registered firm to make a telephone call to a monitored property before the firm notifies the municipality or county of an alarm signal received by the firm from a fire detection device.