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TFM 11 TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - correct answer -1.
To regulate the planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and
maintenance of fire devices and systems.
2. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
What does NFPA stand for? - correct answer -National Fire
Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - correct
answer -The National Fire Protection Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - correct answer -Any device
capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured.
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What is a Fire Detection Device? - correct answer -Any device
capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to
the Fire Alarm Rules? - correct answer -1. They can mandate that
a system must be installed if they feel it s needed.
2. They can require standards that are higher than law.
3. They can require regular inspections
4. They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
5. They can require, that the monitored property be contacted
before a dispatch is sent out.
What Insurance is a firm required to have? - correct answer -
General Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED
OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - correct
answer -100K for each incident of bodily injury or property
damage 300k for all annual occurrences.
What two things are required to become licensed? - correct
answer -1. You must past a written exam
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2. You must be employed by a registered firm
What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to
create the rules? - correct answer -1. NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards
organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a
license holder? - correct answer -1. Demand they obtain a
franchise
2. Demand fees or taxes
3. Post a bond
4. Demand they maintain a business location in their
municipality/county
5. Demand financial requirements
Who do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to? - correct answer --
Anyone not involved in the planning leasing, servicing, sales or
maintenance of fire systems.
TFM 11 TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - correct answer -1.
To regulate the planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and
maintenance of fire devices and systems.
2. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
What does NFPA stand for? - correct answer -National Fire
Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - correct
answer -The National Fire Protection Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - correct answer -Any device
capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured.
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What is a Fire Detection Device? - correct answer -Any device
capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to
the Fire Alarm Rules? - correct answer -1. They can mandate that
a system must be installed if they feel it s needed.
2. They can require standards that are higher than law.
3. They can require regular inspections
4. They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
5. They can require, that the monitored property be contacted
before a dispatch is sent out.
What Insurance is a firm required to have? - correct answer -
General Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED
OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - correct
answer -100K for each incident of bodily injury or property
damage 300k for all annual occurrences.
What two things are required to become licensed? - correct
answer -1. You must past a written exam
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2. You must be employed by a registered firm
What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to
create the rules? - correct answer -1. NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards
organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a
license holder? - correct answer -1. Demand they obtain a
franchise
2. Demand fees or taxes
3. Post a bond
4. Demand they maintain a business location in their
municipality/county
5. Demand financial requirements
Who do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to? - correct answer --
Anyone not involved in the planning leasing, servicing, sales or
maintenance of fire systems.
