TFM 08 STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Texas Fire Sprinkler Statutes & Rules
Regulatory Review | SFMO Compliance
100 Questions with Detailed Rationales & Code References
Graded A+ | Complete Regulatory Review
SECTION 1: TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE CHAPTER 2154 — FIRE SPRINKLER LICENSING (Questions 1-20)
Q1: Under Texas Occupations Code §2154.107, which license type is required to install a fire sprinkler
system in a 15-story commercial high-rise?
A. RME-II (Limited Commercial)
B. RME-U (Residential)
C. [CORRECT] RME-I (Commercial)
D. RME-E (Special Systems)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An RME-I license authorizes the installation of fire sprinkler systems in commercial
structures of any height. RME-II is restricted to limited commercial applications (typically NFPA 13R
systems up to 4 stories). RME-U is restricted to one- and two-family dwellings.**
EXAM TIP: "High-rise" or "Commercial" almost always requires the full RME-I license.
Q2: According to Texas Occupations Code §2154.003, which individual is exempt from the requirement
to hold a fire sprinkler license?
A. A plumber installing a wet sprinkler system in a single-family home.
B. [CORRECT] A property owner installing a system on their own property for their own use.
C. A maintenance employee replacing a sprinkler head in a hotel.
,D. A general contractor overseeing a fire sprinkler subcontractor.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Occupations Code provides an exemption for property owners performing work on their
own property. A maintenance employee (C) performing regulated work on commercial property generally
requires the employing company to be licensed and the employee to be registered. Plumbers (A) cannot
install sprinkler systems without a specific sprinkler license.**
Q3: A licensed Fire Sprinkler Contractor employs an unregistered individual to install sprinkler piping.
Under Chapter 2154, this is considered:
A. A Class C Misdemeanor.
B. [CORRECT] A violation subject to administrative penalties.
C. Permissible for 90 days.
D. A felony offense.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While engaging in business without a license is a Class A misdemeanor, employing
unregistered workers is a violation of the administrative rules and statutes governing the license, subject
to fines up to $5,000 per day.**
Q4: What is the term duration for a Texas Fire Sprinkler Contractor license?
A. One year.
B. [CORRECT] Two years.
C. Three years.
D. Five years.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Licenses are issued for a two-year term. Renewal requirements, including continuing
education, are based on this cycle.**
Q5: Under TOC §2154.203, engaging in the business of fire sprinkler contracting without a license is
classified as a:
A. Civil Infraction.
,B. Class C Misdemeanor.
C. Class B Misdemeanor.
D. [CORRECT] Class A Misdemeanor.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A violation of Chapter 2154 is a Class A misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of up to $4,000 fine
and/or one year in jail.**
Q6: Which license type restricts the holder to installing systems in one- and two-family dwellings and
townhouses not exceeding three stories?
A. RME-I.
B. RME-II.
C. [CORRECT] RME-U.
D. RME-E.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The RME-U (Residential) license is specifically limited to residential occupancies defined as
one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, generally meeting NFPA 13D criteria.**
Q7: (Select-All-That-Apply) Which of the following activities constitute "Fire Sprinkler Contracting"
under Texas law? Select all that apply.
A. [CORRECT] Installation of a wet pipe system.
B. [CORRECT] Maintenance of an existing system.
C. [CORRECT] Inspection of a fire pump.
D. Designing a standard plumbing system.
Correct Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Fire Sprinkler Contracting encompasses installing, maintaining, inspecting, and testing
systems. Designing standard plumbing (D) is plumbing work, not sprinkler work.**
Q8: An applicant for an RME-I license must demonstrate:
A. A Master Plumber license.
, B. [CORRECT] At least 3 years of experience as a fire protection sprinkler fitter.
C. A degree in Fire Science.
D. 5 years of experience in fire alarm installation.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TOC 2154.104 requires 3 years of relevant practical experience in the trade or a license as a
Professional Engineer.**
Q9: A license holder with an RME-II license is authorized to install systems in:
A. A 20-story office building.
B. A shopping mall.
C. [CORRECT] A residential board and care facility (NFPA 13R).
D. A high-rise hospital.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RME-II is the "Limited Commercial" license. It allows work on structures meeting NFPA 13R
criteria (typically residential board and care, apartments up to 4 stories). It does not authorize full NFPA
13 commercial work in high-rises or malls.**
Q10: "Reciprocity" under Chapter 2154 allows for:
A. Acceptance of a license from another state if requirements are substantially similar.
B. [CORRECT] Acceptance of a license from another state if requirements are substantially similar.
C. Exchanging a fire alarm license for a sprinkler license.
D. Waiving all fees for out-of-state applicants.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas may issue a license by endorsement to an applicant licensed in another state with
substantially similar standards.**
Q11: A "Certificate of Registration" serves as:
A. Proof of insurance.
Texas Fire Sprinkler Statutes & Rules
Regulatory Review | SFMO Compliance
100 Questions with Detailed Rationales & Code References
Graded A+ | Complete Regulatory Review
SECTION 1: TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE CHAPTER 2154 — FIRE SPRINKLER LICENSING (Questions 1-20)
Q1: Under Texas Occupations Code §2154.107, which license type is required to install a fire sprinkler
system in a 15-story commercial high-rise?
A. RME-II (Limited Commercial)
B. RME-U (Residential)
C. [CORRECT] RME-I (Commercial)
D. RME-E (Special Systems)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An RME-I license authorizes the installation of fire sprinkler systems in commercial
structures of any height. RME-II is restricted to limited commercial applications (typically NFPA 13R
systems up to 4 stories). RME-U is restricted to one- and two-family dwellings.**
EXAM TIP: "High-rise" or "Commercial" almost always requires the full RME-I license.
Q2: According to Texas Occupations Code §2154.003, which individual is exempt from the requirement
to hold a fire sprinkler license?
A. A plumber installing a wet sprinkler system in a single-family home.
B. [CORRECT] A property owner installing a system on their own property for their own use.
C. A maintenance employee replacing a sprinkler head in a hotel.
,D. A general contractor overseeing a fire sprinkler subcontractor.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Occupations Code provides an exemption for property owners performing work on their
own property. A maintenance employee (C) performing regulated work on commercial property generally
requires the employing company to be licensed and the employee to be registered. Plumbers (A) cannot
install sprinkler systems without a specific sprinkler license.**
Q3: A licensed Fire Sprinkler Contractor employs an unregistered individual to install sprinkler piping.
Under Chapter 2154, this is considered:
A. A Class C Misdemeanor.
B. [CORRECT] A violation subject to administrative penalties.
C. Permissible for 90 days.
D. A felony offense.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While engaging in business without a license is a Class A misdemeanor, employing
unregistered workers is a violation of the administrative rules and statutes governing the license, subject
to fines up to $5,000 per day.**
Q4: What is the term duration for a Texas Fire Sprinkler Contractor license?
A. One year.
B. [CORRECT] Two years.
C. Three years.
D. Five years.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Licenses are issued for a two-year term. Renewal requirements, including continuing
education, are based on this cycle.**
Q5: Under TOC §2154.203, engaging in the business of fire sprinkler contracting without a license is
classified as a:
A. Civil Infraction.
,B. Class C Misdemeanor.
C. Class B Misdemeanor.
D. [CORRECT] Class A Misdemeanor.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A violation of Chapter 2154 is a Class A misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of up to $4,000 fine
and/or one year in jail.**
Q6: Which license type restricts the holder to installing systems in one- and two-family dwellings and
townhouses not exceeding three stories?
A. RME-I.
B. RME-II.
C. [CORRECT] RME-U.
D. RME-E.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The RME-U (Residential) license is specifically limited to residential occupancies defined as
one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, generally meeting NFPA 13D criteria.**
Q7: (Select-All-That-Apply) Which of the following activities constitute "Fire Sprinkler Contracting"
under Texas law? Select all that apply.
A. [CORRECT] Installation of a wet pipe system.
B. [CORRECT] Maintenance of an existing system.
C. [CORRECT] Inspection of a fire pump.
D. Designing a standard plumbing system.
Correct Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Fire Sprinkler Contracting encompasses installing, maintaining, inspecting, and testing
systems. Designing standard plumbing (D) is plumbing work, not sprinkler work.**
Q8: An applicant for an RME-I license must demonstrate:
A. A Master Plumber license.
, B. [CORRECT] At least 3 years of experience as a fire protection sprinkler fitter.
C. A degree in Fire Science.
D. 5 years of experience in fire alarm installation.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TOC 2154.104 requires 3 years of relevant practical experience in the trade or a license as a
Professional Engineer.**
Q9: A license holder with an RME-II license is authorized to install systems in:
A. A 20-story office building.
B. A shopping mall.
C. [CORRECT] A residential board and care facility (NFPA 13R).
D. A high-rise hospital.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RME-II is the "Limited Commercial" license. It allows work on structures meeting NFPA 13R
criteria (typically residential board and care, apartments up to 4 stories). It does not authorize full NFPA
13 commercial work in high-rises or malls.**
Q10: "Reciprocity" under Chapter 2154 allows for:
A. Acceptance of a license from another state if requirements are substantially similar.
B. [CORRECT] Acceptance of a license from another state if requirements are substantially similar.
C. Exchanging a fire alarm license for a sprinkler license.
D. Waiving all fees for out-of-state applicants.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas may issue a license by endorsement to an applicant licensed in another state with
substantially similar standards.**
Q11: A "Certificate of Registration" serves as:
A. Proof of insurance.
