TEXAS FIRE ALARM PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ $150.
Answer: Initial Branch office registration certificate
◍ Equipment shall not be located within spaces where temperatures fall below
_____ and above _____..
Answer: 40f , 100f
◍ Renew by paying: Renewal fee and a fee not to exceed 1/4 the initial fee.
Answer: How to renew a license that is expired for 90 days or less
◍ When is an installation certificate completed?.
Answer: AFTER installation, modification or addition to a Fire system
◍ In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to Certified
Electricians?.
Answer: 1. Certified Electricians who install single-station residential
equipment. 2. Certified Electricians who install multiple-station equipment
that meets NFPA standards and that does not communicate off-premises
◍ When is an installation certificate completed?.
Answer: After installation, modification, or addition to a fire system
◍ Install, certify, inspect and service (but NOT plan) alarm/devices and
systems in single- or two-family residence.
Answer: Functions of: Residential Fire Alarm Tech
◍ When must a service label be used?.
Answer: After any service that has corrected and issue that was noted on a
yellow or red label
,◍ If a certified or pocket card is defected or damage it becomes?.
Answer: Invalid
◍ What 7 things should an inspection label show?.
Answer: 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE
MARSHAL 2. INSPECTION/TEST RECORD 3. The firm's name, address,
telephone and registration number 4. Inspection date and Licensee signature
and license number 5. Type of inspection - New installs, Semi-annual,
Quarterly or Annual 6. Date of last sensitivity test 7. Status of system after
inspection, and whether a red or yellow label was attached.
◍ What does a fire alarm monitoring technician license allow?.
Answer: Allows the monitoring of fire devices and systems ONLY.
◍ What 3 things should a firm do to train and supervise an employee who is
exempt from the rules'?.
Answer: 1. Ensure that each install complies with NFPA standard 2. Ensure
that each device is Laboratory Certified 3. Ensure the individual is
knowledgeable in fire protection and placement of detectors
◍ What 4 standards and codes made the fire commissioner adopt to create the
rules?.
Answer: 1. NFPA standards 2. Federal law or Regulatory standards3.
Standards published by a recognized national standards organization 4.
Information provided by manufacturers.
◍ Can non-laboratory certified equipment ever be used?.
Answer: Yes, so long as it complied with the law at the time of installation,
and has not been modified.
◍ What is the purpose of a Fire Alarm Plans and Record Drawings tag?.
Answer: To certify that the plan or finished drawing of a fire system meets
all codes and standards.
◍ Where must the 3 copies of the installation certificate be distributed?.
Answer: 1. Original stays on site 2. One copy retained for life of system or
, ten years by the Fire Marshall's office 3. One copy sent within ten days to
the local authority having jurisdiction
◍ Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems?.
Answer: No, unless he is licensed to do so.
◍ How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their
results'?.
Answer: No more than 30 days after the exam, the results shall be mailed.
◍ What is a fire detection device?.
Answer: Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
◍ $150 ($300 for 2 yrs).
Answer: Renewal of branch office registration certificate annually
◍ On Service label red label yellow label inspection/Test labeL what should be
displayed'?.
Answer: The Date, licensee signature, and license number should be written,
A STAMPED SIGNATURE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
◍ How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for less
than 90 days?.
Answer: Pay the renewal fee PLlJS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25<½1)
the original fee paid to obtain the license.
◍ Conducting required training necessary for obtaining a residential fire alarm
tech license.
Answer: Functions of: Training School Approval
◍ Only after notice and hearing.
Answer: When can the fire marshal suspend, revoke, or refuse certificate or
license?
◍ True or False: a fire detection device is any device capable, through audible,
or visible means, of warning that a fire or combustion has occurred or is
occurring?.
Answer: False
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ $150.
Answer: Initial Branch office registration certificate
◍ Equipment shall not be located within spaces where temperatures fall below
_____ and above _____..
Answer: 40f , 100f
◍ Renew by paying: Renewal fee and a fee not to exceed 1/4 the initial fee.
Answer: How to renew a license that is expired for 90 days or less
◍ When is an installation certificate completed?.
Answer: AFTER installation, modification or addition to a Fire system
◍ In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to Certified
Electricians?.
Answer: 1. Certified Electricians who install single-station residential
equipment. 2. Certified Electricians who install multiple-station equipment
that meets NFPA standards and that does not communicate off-premises
◍ When is an installation certificate completed?.
Answer: After installation, modification, or addition to a fire system
◍ Install, certify, inspect and service (but NOT plan) alarm/devices and
systems in single- or two-family residence.
Answer: Functions of: Residential Fire Alarm Tech
◍ When must a service label be used?.
Answer: After any service that has corrected and issue that was noted on a
yellow or red label
,◍ If a certified or pocket card is defected or damage it becomes?.
Answer: Invalid
◍ What 7 things should an inspection label show?.
Answer: 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE
MARSHAL 2. INSPECTION/TEST RECORD 3. The firm's name, address,
telephone and registration number 4. Inspection date and Licensee signature
and license number 5. Type of inspection - New installs, Semi-annual,
Quarterly or Annual 6. Date of last sensitivity test 7. Status of system after
inspection, and whether a red or yellow label was attached.
◍ What does a fire alarm monitoring technician license allow?.
Answer: Allows the monitoring of fire devices and systems ONLY.
◍ What 3 things should a firm do to train and supervise an employee who is
exempt from the rules'?.
Answer: 1. Ensure that each install complies with NFPA standard 2. Ensure
that each device is Laboratory Certified 3. Ensure the individual is
knowledgeable in fire protection and placement of detectors
◍ What 4 standards and codes made the fire commissioner adopt to create the
rules?.
Answer: 1. NFPA standards 2. Federal law or Regulatory standards3.
Standards published by a recognized national standards organization 4.
Information provided by manufacturers.
◍ Can non-laboratory certified equipment ever be used?.
Answer: Yes, so long as it complied with the law at the time of installation,
and has not been modified.
◍ What is the purpose of a Fire Alarm Plans and Record Drawings tag?.
Answer: To certify that the plan or finished drawing of a fire system meets
all codes and standards.
◍ Where must the 3 copies of the installation certificate be distributed?.
Answer: 1. Original stays on site 2. One copy retained for life of system or
, ten years by the Fire Marshall's office 3. One copy sent within ten days to
the local authority having jurisdiction
◍ Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems?.
Answer: No, unless he is licensed to do so.
◍ How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their
results'?.
Answer: No more than 30 days after the exam, the results shall be mailed.
◍ What is a fire detection device?.
Answer: Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
◍ $150 ($300 for 2 yrs).
Answer: Renewal of branch office registration certificate annually
◍ On Service label red label yellow label inspection/Test labeL what should be
displayed'?.
Answer: The Date, licensee signature, and license number should be written,
A STAMPED SIGNATURE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
◍ How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for less
than 90 days?.
Answer: Pay the renewal fee PLlJS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25<½1)
the original fee paid to obtain the license.
◍ Conducting required training necessary for obtaining a residential fire alarm
tech license.
Answer: Functions of: Training School Approval
◍ Only after notice and hearing.
Answer: When can the fire marshal suspend, revoke, or refuse certificate or
license?
◍ True or False: a fire detection device is any device capable, through audible,
or visible means, of warning that a fire or combustion has occurred or is
occurring?.
Answer: False
