Texas Fire Alarm Practice Test UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
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 does N.F.P.A stand for? National Fire Protection Agency
What is a fire alarm device? Any device that is capable of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
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 - They can mandate that a system be installed if they feel it's needed
addition to the fire alarm rules?
- 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 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 -N.F.P.A standards
adopt to create the rules?
-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 resident, a
system that meets N.F.P.A standards with equipment recognized by a testing
laboratory.
-An employee of a registered firm who installs single station, non monitored, lab
recognized equipment for residential use, so long as the installer is
knowledgeable and meets N.F.P.A standards.
-A licensed alarm technician who installs fire keypad panics.
In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to -Certified electricians who install single station residential equipment
certified Electricians?
-Certified electricians who install multiple station equipment that meets NFPA
standards and that does not communicate off premises.
How long does the state fire Marshall have to inform the -No more than 30 days, results are mailed
examiners of their results?
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced, it becomes [ invalid ]
_______ ?
how long is a certificate of license renewal Valid for? 2 years. The renewal fee for each year is payable upon renewal
At what point must the fire Marshall notify a license At least 30 days before the license expires
holder that their license is about to expire?
How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain Pay the renewal fee before the expiration date.
renewal?
ANSWERS
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 does N.F.P.A stand for? National Fire Protection Agency
What is a fire alarm device? Any device that is capable of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
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 - They can mandate that a system be installed if they feel it's needed
addition to the fire alarm rules?
- 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 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 -N.F.P.A standards
adopt to create the rules?
-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 resident, a
system that meets N.F.P.A standards with equipment recognized by a testing
laboratory.
-An employee of a registered firm who installs single station, non monitored, lab
recognized equipment for residential use, so long as the installer is
knowledgeable and meets N.F.P.A standards.
-A licensed alarm technician who installs fire keypad panics.
In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to -Certified electricians who install single station residential equipment
certified Electricians?
-Certified electricians who install multiple station equipment that meets NFPA
standards and that does not communicate off premises.
How long does the state fire Marshall have to inform the -No more than 30 days, results are mailed
examiners of their results?
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced, it becomes [ invalid ]
_______ ?
how long is a certificate of license renewal Valid for? 2 years. The renewal fee for each year is payable upon renewal
At what point must the fire Marshall notify a license At least 30 days before the license expires
holder that their license is about to expire?
How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain Pay the renewal fee before the expiration date.
renewal?
