TEXAS FIRE ALARM 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Service Label Signature - ✔✔The licensee's signature certifies that the service
performed complies with requirements.
✔✔Yellow Label Requirements - ✔✔Must include a warning not to remove, firm's
details, date, licensee signature, and conditions resulting in the yellow label.
✔✔Red Label Requirements - ✔✔Must include a warning not to remove, system status,
firm details, date, licensee signature, and conditions resulting in the red label.
✔✔Installation Label Content - ✔✔Must state not to remove, installation record, firm
details, installation date, licensee signature, and planner's name.
✔✔Residential Installation Label Content - ✔✔Must state not to remove, installation
record, firm details, installation date, licensee signature, and a certification of code
compliance.
✔✔Consequences of Rule Violations - ✔✔The state fire Marshall may suspend, revoke,
or refuse to issue a license after notice and a hearing.
✔✔Required Insurance Types - ✔✔General liability insurance with coverage for
products and completed operations.
✔✔Fire Alarm Device - ✔✔An apparatus designed to detect and alert occupants to the
presence of fire.
✔✔Fire Detection Device - ✔✔Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is
present.
✔✔Approved Testing Laboratory - ✔✔An organization that lists all the equipment that
complies with the state fire rules.
✔✔Approved Testing Organization - ✔✔An organization that tests applicants, such as
N.I.C.E.T.
✔✔Repair - ✔✔Restoration to operating condition; includes replacement of old
equipment in the same location with new and similar equipment.
✔✔Monitoring Equipment - ✔✔Equipment used to transmit and receive fire trouble,
supervisory, and alarm signals to and from a firm registered to monitor such signals.
, ✔✔Fire Alarm Plans and Record Drawings Tag - ✔✔Certifies that the plan or finished
drawing of a fire system meets all codes and standards.
✔✔Texas Fire Rules - ✔✔Regulations that govern the planning, selling, servicing,
monitoring, and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
✔✔Fire Alarm Superintendent Requirements - ✔✔An applicant must furnish the fire
Marshall with a notification from NICET confirming they have passed a test and proof of
registration as a professional engineer.
✔✔Red Label Protocol - ✔✔The property owner or occupant must be orally notified
immediately, and both must be informed in writing within 5 days.
✔✔Yellow Label Protocol - ✔✔The property owner and local jurisdiction must be
informed in writing within five days of the label being attached.
✔✔Inspection Label Requirements - ✔✔Must include details such as inspection date,
firm's information, type of inspection, and status of the system.
✔✔Service Label Requirements - ✔✔Must include service date, firm's information, a list
of services performed, and type of service.
✔✔Prohibited Fire Licensing Practices - ✔✔Includes planning, certifying, selling,
installing, monitoring, and maintaining fire systems without a license.
✔✔Training and Supervision for Exempt Employees - ✔✔Ensure compliance with
N.F.P.A standards, laboratory certification of devices, and knowledge in fire protection.
✔✔Licensing Requirements - ✔✔Passing a written exam and being employed by a
registered firm are necessary to become licensed.
✔✔Criminal Offense Classification - ✔✔Committing certain violations related to fire
safety is classified as a Class B misdemeanor.
✔✔Certificate Invalidity - ✔✔A total change of a firm's ownership will invalidate its
certificate.
✔✔Installation Labels Placement - ✔✔Must be placed inside the control panel cover or
in a permanent location.
✔✔Licensee Engagement Restrictions - ✔✔A licensee cannot engage in fire activities
when not employed by a registered firm.
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Service Label Signature - ✔✔The licensee's signature certifies that the service
performed complies with requirements.
✔✔Yellow Label Requirements - ✔✔Must include a warning not to remove, firm's
details, date, licensee signature, and conditions resulting in the yellow label.
✔✔Red Label Requirements - ✔✔Must include a warning not to remove, system status,
firm details, date, licensee signature, and conditions resulting in the red label.
✔✔Installation Label Content - ✔✔Must state not to remove, installation record, firm
details, installation date, licensee signature, and planner's name.
✔✔Residential Installation Label Content - ✔✔Must state not to remove, installation
record, firm details, installation date, licensee signature, and a certification of code
compliance.
✔✔Consequences of Rule Violations - ✔✔The state fire Marshall may suspend, revoke,
or refuse to issue a license after notice and a hearing.
✔✔Required Insurance Types - ✔✔General liability insurance with coverage for
products and completed operations.
✔✔Fire Alarm Device - ✔✔An apparatus designed to detect and alert occupants to the
presence of fire.
✔✔Fire Detection Device - ✔✔Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is
present.
✔✔Approved Testing Laboratory - ✔✔An organization that lists all the equipment that
complies with the state fire rules.
✔✔Approved Testing Organization - ✔✔An organization that tests applicants, such as
N.I.C.E.T.
✔✔Repair - ✔✔Restoration to operating condition; includes replacement of old
equipment in the same location with new and similar equipment.
✔✔Monitoring Equipment - ✔✔Equipment used to transmit and receive fire trouble,
supervisory, and alarm signals to and from a firm registered to monitor such signals.
, ✔✔Fire Alarm Plans and Record Drawings Tag - ✔✔Certifies that the plan or finished
drawing of a fire system meets all codes and standards.
✔✔Texas Fire Rules - ✔✔Regulations that govern the planning, selling, servicing,
monitoring, and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
✔✔Fire Alarm Superintendent Requirements - ✔✔An applicant must furnish the fire
Marshall with a notification from NICET confirming they have passed a test and proof of
registration as a professional engineer.
✔✔Red Label Protocol - ✔✔The property owner or occupant must be orally notified
immediately, and both must be informed in writing within 5 days.
✔✔Yellow Label Protocol - ✔✔The property owner and local jurisdiction must be
informed in writing within five days of the label being attached.
✔✔Inspection Label Requirements - ✔✔Must include details such as inspection date,
firm's information, type of inspection, and status of the system.
✔✔Service Label Requirements - ✔✔Must include service date, firm's information, a list
of services performed, and type of service.
✔✔Prohibited Fire Licensing Practices - ✔✔Includes planning, certifying, selling,
installing, monitoring, and maintaining fire systems without a license.
✔✔Training and Supervision for Exempt Employees - ✔✔Ensure compliance with
N.F.P.A standards, laboratory certification of devices, and knowledge in fire protection.
✔✔Licensing Requirements - ✔✔Passing a written exam and being employed by a
registered firm are necessary to become licensed.
✔✔Criminal Offense Classification - ✔✔Committing certain violations related to fire
safety is classified as a Class B misdemeanor.
✔✔Certificate Invalidity - ✔✔A total change of a firm's ownership will invalidate its
certificate.
✔✔Installation Labels Placement - ✔✔Must be placed inside the control panel cover or
in a permanent location.
✔✔Licensee Engagement Restrictions - ✔✔A licensee cannot engage in fire activities
when not employed by a registered firm.
