TEXAS FIRE ALARM PRACTICE TEST EXAM NEWEST 2026
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
What three practices concerning the fire licensing are prohibited by law? - Answer>>> -
Planning, certifying, selling, installing, monitoring and maintaining fire systems without a
license
-Attempting to obtain a license fraudulently
-Violating ANY of the Texas fire rules
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 authority having
jurisdiction
-At least two automatic detectors are in each protected space
-The alarm verification feature is not used
If a license is revoked how long must a person wait to re-apply? - Answer>>> You must wait at
least one year after the date the license was revoked. You must also request a public hearing to
show why your new license should not be denied.
Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to? - Answer>>> -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.
, Where must all licenses be kept or displayed? - Answer>>> A pocket license must be kept on the
licensee when they are working, and a paper wall license must be displayed conspicuously at the
business location. Any altered licenses will be rendered invalid.
When can a licensee NOT engage in fire activities? - Answer>>> When they are NOT employed
by a registered firm.
In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified Electricians? - Answer>>> -
Certified electricians who install single station residential equipment
-Certified electricians who install multiple station equipment that meets NFPA standards and that
does not communicate off premises.
So long as a single open, ground or short circuit conditioned do not affect the operation of
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 four 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.
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.
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
What three practices concerning the fire licensing are prohibited by law? - Answer>>> -
Planning, certifying, selling, installing, monitoring and maintaining fire systems without a
license
-Attempting to obtain a license fraudulently
-Violating ANY of the Texas fire rules
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 authority having
jurisdiction
-At least two automatic detectors are in each protected space
-The alarm verification feature is not used
If a license is revoked how long must a person wait to re-apply? - Answer>>> You must wait at
least one year after the date the license was revoked. You must also request a public hearing to
show why your new license should not be denied.
Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to? - Answer>>> -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.
, Where must all licenses be kept or displayed? - Answer>>> A pocket license must be kept on the
licensee when they are working, and a paper wall license must be displayed conspicuously at the
business location. Any altered licenses will be rendered invalid.
When can a licensee NOT engage in fire activities? - Answer>>> When they are NOT employed
by a registered firm.
In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified Electricians? - Answer>>> -
Certified electricians who install single station residential equipment
-Certified electricians who install multiple station equipment that meets NFPA standards and that
does not communicate off premises.
So long as a single open, ground or short circuit conditioned do not affect the operation of
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 four 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.
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.
