TFM 11 TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 - Fire Detection and Alarm Device
Installation, often referred to as the 'Fire Alarm Rules'? - (ANSWER)A. To regulate the planning,
certifying, leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring and maintenance of fire detection and fire
alarm devices and systems.
B. To prohibit the use of fire detection and alarm devices not labeled or listed.
What does NFPA stand for and who are they? - (ANSWER)National Fire Protection Association - a
nationally recognized standards-making organization
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? - (ANSWER)Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire
or combustion has occurred or is occurring.
What is a "Fire Detection Device"? - (ANSWER)Any arrangement of materials, the sole function
of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages.
A municipality or county _________ enact an ordinance or rule inconsistent with, or adopted under,
Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. - (ANSWER)may not
What type of Insurance policy is a firm required to have? - (ANSWER)General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - (ANSWER)$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? - (ANSWER)A. You must pass a written exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
The commissioner _________ adopt rules as necessary to administer Chapter 6002 of the Texas
Insurance Code, including rules the commissioner considers necessary to administer this chapter
through the state fire marshal. - (ANSWER)may
(T/F) An individual or organization that sells fire detection or fire alarm devices exclusively over-the-
counter or by mail order and does not plan, certify, install, service, or maintain the devices is not
regulated by Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. - (ANSWER)True
, TFM 11 TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
In which situation do the 'Fire Alarm Rules' apply to a Certified Electrician? - (ANSWER)If they install a
smoke detector that is connected to a control panel and it transmits a signal off the premises.
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? - (ANSWER)No more
than 30 days after the exam.
The alteration of certificates, licenses, or approvals renders them _______________________. -
(ANSWER)invalid and is the basis for administrative action pursuant to the Insurance Code §6002.302.
How many years is a Certificate or License renewal valid for? - (ANSWER)2
When must the Fire Marshall notify a certificate or license holder that it is about to expire? -
(ANSWER)At least 30 days prior to the expiration date.
How does a person with an unexpired certificate or license obtain renewal? - (ANSWER)Pay the renewal
fee before the expiration date
How does a person obtain renewal of a certificate or license that has been expired for 90 days or less? -
(ANSWER)Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25%) the original fee paid to obtain
the license
How do you obtain renewal of a certificate or license that has been expired for more than 90 days & less
than 2 years? - (ANSWER)Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee (100%)
paid to obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license expired for 2 years or more? - (ANSWER)You may not. You have
to obtain a new certificate or license by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining
an initial certificate or license.
Can a firefighter sell and install a fire systems? - (ANSWER)No, not unless they are licensed to do so.
What is the purpose of the Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 - Fire Detection and Alarm Device
Installation, often referred to as the 'Fire Alarm Rules'? - (ANSWER)A. To regulate the planning,
certifying, leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring and maintenance of fire detection and fire
alarm devices and systems.
B. To prohibit the use of fire detection and alarm devices not labeled or listed.
What does NFPA stand for and who are they? - (ANSWER)National Fire Protection Association - a
nationally recognized standards-making organization
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? - (ANSWER)Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire
or combustion has occurred or is occurring.
What is a "Fire Detection Device"? - (ANSWER)Any arrangement of materials, the sole function
of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages.
A municipality or county _________ enact an ordinance or rule inconsistent with, or adopted under,
Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. - (ANSWER)may not
What type of Insurance policy is a firm required to have? - (ANSWER)General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - (ANSWER)$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? - (ANSWER)A. You must pass a written exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
The commissioner _________ adopt rules as necessary to administer Chapter 6002 of the Texas
Insurance Code, including rules the commissioner considers necessary to administer this chapter
through the state fire marshal. - (ANSWER)may
(T/F) An individual or organization that sells fire detection or fire alarm devices exclusively over-the-
counter or by mail order and does not plan, certify, install, service, or maintain the devices is not
regulated by Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. - (ANSWER)True
, TFM 11 TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
In which situation do the 'Fire Alarm Rules' apply to a Certified Electrician? - (ANSWER)If they install a
smoke detector that is connected to a control panel and it transmits a signal off the premises.
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? - (ANSWER)No more
than 30 days after the exam.
The alteration of certificates, licenses, or approvals renders them _______________________. -
(ANSWER)invalid and is the basis for administrative action pursuant to the Insurance Code §6002.302.
How many years is a Certificate or License renewal valid for? - (ANSWER)2
When must the Fire Marshall notify a certificate or license holder that it is about to expire? -
(ANSWER)At least 30 days prior to the expiration date.
How does a person with an unexpired certificate or license obtain renewal? - (ANSWER)Pay the renewal
fee before the expiration date
How does a person obtain renewal of a certificate or license that has been expired for 90 days or less? -
(ANSWER)Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25%) the original fee paid to obtain
the license
How do you obtain renewal of a certificate or license that has been expired for more than 90 days & less
than 2 years? - (ANSWER)Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee (100%)
paid to obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license expired for 2 years or more? - (ANSWER)You may not. You have
to obtain a new certificate or license by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining
an initial certificate or license.
Can a firefighter sell and install a fire systems? - (ANSWER)No, not unless they are licensed to do so.
