TEXAS FIRE ALARM Practice Test
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What does N.F.P.A stand for?
National Fire Protection Agency
What is a fire detection device?
Any device that is capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to
the fire alarm rules?
- They can mandate that a system be installed if they feel it's needed
- They can require standards that are higher than law
- They can require regular inspections
- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
- They can require, that a monitored property be contacted before
dispatch is sent out
(Need system, better standards, regular inspections, permit needed,
contact before dispatch)
What is a fire alarm device?
,Any device that is capable of warning audibly or visually when a fire has
occurred.
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules?
-To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing,
monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What insurance is a company or firm is required to have?
General liability insurance with 'Products' and 'completed operations
coverage.
- $100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage
- $300K for all annual occurrences
What two things are required to become licensed?
-You must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to
create the rules?
-N.F.P.A standards
-Federal law or regulatory standards
, -Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to?
-Anyone not involved in the planning leasing, servicing, sales or
maintenance of fire systems.
-Anyone who installs electrical wiring or devices so long as: the work
was supervised by a licensed employee of a registered firm, OR if the
registered firm assumes ALL responsibility for the system.
-Anyone who installs on their own property.
-Anyone who does not charge for the device or it's installation
-Anyone who sells fire equipment EXCLUSIVELY over the counter or
through mail order, and who will not plan, certify, install, service, or
maintain the devices.
-Any engineer acting in his professional capacity.
-Anyone who installs at no charge battery operated, single station,
residential equipment that is N.F.P.A compliant and installed by
knowledgeable installers an employee of a registered firm that is being
supervised by a License Holder.
-Any building owner who installs and monitors on site, at no cost to the
Questions and Answers Latest
Versions
What does N.F.P.A stand for?
National Fire Protection Agency
What is a fire detection device?
Any device that is capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to
the fire alarm rules?
- They can mandate that a system be installed if they feel it's needed
- They can require standards that are higher than law
- They can require regular inspections
- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
- They can require, that a monitored property be contacted before
dispatch is sent out
(Need system, better standards, regular inspections, permit needed,
contact before dispatch)
What is a fire alarm device?
,Any device that is capable of warning audibly or visually when a fire has
occurred.
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules?
-To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing,
monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What insurance is a company or firm is required to have?
General liability insurance with 'Products' and 'completed operations
coverage.
- $100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage
- $300K for all annual occurrences
What two things are required to become licensed?
-You must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to
create the rules?
-N.F.P.A standards
-Federal law or regulatory standards
, -Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to?
-Anyone not involved in the planning leasing, servicing, sales or
maintenance of fire systems.
-Anyone who installs electrical wiring or devices so long as: the work
was supervised by a licensed employee of a registered firm, OR if the
registered firm assumes ALL responsibility for the system.
-Anyone who installs on their own property.
-Anyone who does not charge for the device or it's installation
-Anyone who sells fire equipment EXCLUSIVELY over the counter or
through mail order, and who will not plan, certify, install, service, or
maintain the devices.
-Any engineer acting in his professional capacity.
-Anyone who installs at no charge battery operated, single station,
residential equipment that is N.F.P.A compliant and installed by
knowledgeable installers an employee of a registered firm that is being
supervised by a License Holder.
-Any building owner who installs and monitors on site, at no cost to the
