TEXAS FIRE ALARM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS |
2026 | ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - Answers --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? - Answers -National Fire Protection Agency
What is a fire alarm device? - Answers -Any device that is capable of warning audibly
or visually when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - Answers -Any device that is capable of detecting that
fire or smoke is present.
What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the fire alarm rules?
- Answers -- They can mandate that a system be installed if they feel it's needed
- 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? - Answers -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? - Answers --You must pass a written
exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
, What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? -
Answers --N.F.P.A standards
-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? - Answers --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? - Answers
--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.
2026 | ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - Answers --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? - Answers -National Fire Protection Agency
What is a fire alarm device? - Answers -Any device that is capable of warning audibly
or visually when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - Answers -Any device that is capable of detecting that
fire or smoke is present.
What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the fire alarm rules?
- Answers -- They can mandate that a system be installed if they feel it's needed
- 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? - Answers -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? - Answers --You must pass a written
exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
, What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? -
Answers --N.F.P.A standards
-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? - Answers --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? - Answers
--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.
