34.501 -34.510 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL
SOLUTIONS .
§34.50. The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate the business of - Correct Answer -
leasing, renting, selling, installing, and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and the
planning, certifying, installing, or servicing of fixed fire extinguisher systems and to prohibit
portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire extinguisher systems, and extinguisher equipment not
listed by a testing laboratory approved by the commissioner in the interests of protecting and
preserving lives and property under Insurance Code Chapter 6001.
Certify--. - Correct Answer -To attest to the proper planning, installing, or servicing of
portables and systems by attaching a completed service tag or other form required by a
governmental authority
Commissioner- MEANS - Correct Answer -The commissioner of insurance
DOT Specification MEANS - Correct Answer -Fire Extinguisher Cylinder--All fire
extinguisher cylinders manufactured, tested and stamped with the specification number as
required by the United States Department of Transportation
DOT Non Specification MEANS - Correct Answer -Fire Extinguisher Cylinder--All fire
extinguisher cylinders manufactured and tested but not stamped with a specification number
as required by the United States Department of Transportation. These cylinders may be
marked by a label with the words "Meets DOT Requirements
Installation-- MEANS . - Correct Answer -The initial placement of a portable or fixed fire
extinguisher system or an extension or alteration after initial placement
NFPA--The National Fire Protection Association, Inc., IS - Correct Answer -a nationally
recognized standards-making organization.
NICET-- MEANS - Correct Answer -National Institute for the Certification in Engineering
Technologies
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, Plan-- ____________________________________ in this subchapter or specifications
specially designed by a Texas registered professional engineer acting solely in his
professional capacity. - Correct Answer -To lay out, detail, draw, calculate, devise, or arrange
an assembly of detection or suppression devices and appurtenances in accordance with either
fire protection standards adopted
Registered firm-- MEANS - Correct Answer -A person, partnership, corporation, or
association holding a current certificate of registration.
The licensee performing the direct supervision of an engineered fixed fire extinguisher
system is_________________. - Correct Answer -not required to be on-site at all times when
the installation is performed.
NFPA 10-2013, : - Correct Answer -Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 11-2010, : - Correct Answer -Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
and Combined Agent
NFPA 12-2011, : - Correct Answer -Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12A-2009,: - Correct Answer -Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 15-2012: - Correct Answer -Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire
Protection.
NFPA 16-2011,: - Correct Answer -Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler
and Foam-Water Spray Systems.
NFPA 17-2013, : - Correct Answer -Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems.
NFPA 17A-2013,: - Correct Answer -Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 18-2011,: - Correct Answer -Standard on Wetting Agents
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