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TMF 12 Texas Fire Alarm Technical Exam
Preparation Version 1 & 2 Newest 2025/2026 Complete
200 Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers)|Already Graded A+
So long as a single open, ground, or short circuit conditioned do not
affect the operation equipment, what is not needed? - ANSWER-
Monitoring for integrity, such conditions must not prevent alarm, trouble
or supervisory signals being sent.
If speakers are used to generate audible fire signals, What rule must
apply? - ANSWER-The speaker must be monitored for integrity, and
failure should result in a trouble signal.
Where must a spot type heat and smoke sensors be located on walls and
ceilings? - ANSWER-On the ceiling- not less than 4 inches from the
sidewall.
On the wall- between 4 inches and 12 inches from the ceiling.
When more than one detector is used on a ceiling, what spacing
measurement shall be used? - ANSWER-All points shall have a detector
equal to 0.7 times the listed spacing.
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When water flow occurs that is equal or greater than the flow of a single
sprinkler, how quickly shall the alarm signal initiate? - ANSWER-
Within 90 seconds
Can detectors be installed within an air duct system? Can they be used as
a substitute for open area protection? - ANSWER-Yes and No
Detectors shall be ________ for the purpose for which they are being
used. - ANSWER-Listed (i.e zone listed)
Which signals must take priority over all other signals? - ANSWER-
Fire. Even if a non fire signal is generated first.
How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems
employing automatic fire or water flow detectors? - ANSWER-At least
one, located where required by the authority having jurisdiction.
Systems that require two automatic detectors to initiate the alarm may
only be used after which 3 conditions are filled? - ANSWER-The
systems are not prohibited by the AHJ.
At least two automatic detectors are in each protected space.
The alarm verification feature is not used.
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The number of water flow switches permitted to be connected to a single
initiating device shall not exceed ________. - ANSWER-5
What must be monitored for integrity? - ANSWER-the installation
wiring between the fire alarm control unit and the relay or other
appliance.
(Horn, Strobe, etc.)
Each elevator lobby, elevator hoist way and elevator machine room
detector must be capable of what? - ANSWER-initiating elevator recall.
Must the alarm devices within the elevator hoist way be integrated with
the fire alarm? - ANSWER-Yes
Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two distances
above a finished floor? - ANSWER-Not less than 80 inches and not
greater than 96 inches above the finished floor.
When may the manual testing frequency be extended to annually? -
ANSWER-if automatic testing is performed at least weekly.
The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs shall
be assigned by the _______ to a designated person of authority. -
ANSWER-Owner
TMF 12 Texas Fire Alarm Technical Exam
Preparation Version 1 & 2 Newest 2025/2026 Complete
200 Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers)|Already Graded A+
So long as a single open, ground, or short circuit conditioned do not
affect the operation equipment, what is not needed? - ANSWER-
Monitoring for integrity, such conditions must not prevent alarm, trouble
or supervisory signals being sent.
If speakers are used to generate audible fire signals, What rule must
apply? - ANSWER-The speaker must be monitored for integrity, and
failure should result in a trouble signal.
Where must a spot type heat and smoke sensors be located on walls and
ceilings? - ANSWER-On the ceiling- not less than 4 inches from the
sidewall.
On the wall- between 4 inches and 12 inches from the ceiling.
When more than one detector is used on a ceiling, what spacing
measurement shall be used? - ANSWER-All points shall have a detector
equal to 0.7 times the listed spacing.
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When water flow occurs that is equal or greater than the flow of a single
sprinkler, how quickly shall the alarm signal initiate? - ANSWER-
Within 90 seconds
Can detectors be installed within an air duct system? Can they be used as
a substitute for open area protection? - ANSWER-Yes and No
Detectors shall be ________ for the purpose for which they are being
used. - ANSWER-Listed (i.e zone listed)
Which signals must take priority over all other signals? - ANSWER-
Fire. Even if a non fire signal is generated first.
How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems
employing automatic fire or water flow detectors? - ANSWER-At least
one, located where required by the authority having jurisdiction.
Systems that require two automatic detectors to initiate the alarm may
only be used after which 3 conditions are filled? - ANSWER-The
systems are not prohibited by the AHJ.
At least two automatic detectors are in each protected space.
The alarm verification feature is not used.
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The number of water flow switches permitted to be connected to a single
initiating device shall not exceed ________. - ANSWER-5
What must be monitored for integrity? - ANSWER-the installation
wiring between the fire alarm control unit and the relay or other
appliance.
(Horn, Strobe, etc.)
Each elevator lobby, elevator hoist way and elevator machine room
detector must be capable of what? - ANSWER-initiating elevator recall.
Must the alarm devices within the elevator hoist way be integrated with
the fire alarm? - ANSWER-Yes
Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two distances
above a finished floor? - ANSWER-Not less than 80 inches and not
greater than 96 inches above the finished floor.
When may the manual testing frequency be extended to annually? -
ANSWER-if automatic testing is performed at least weekly.
The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs shall
be assigned by the _______ to a designated person of authority. -
ANSWER-Owner
