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TFM 11 Questions and Answers with 100% Complete
Solutions
What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - ANSWER 1. To
regulate the planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and
maintenance of fire devices and systems.
2. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
What does NFPA stand for? - ANSWER National Fire Protection
Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? -
ANSWER The National Fire Protection Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - ANSWER Any device capable of
warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured.
What is a Fire Detection Device? - ANSWER Any device capable
of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
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What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition
to the Fire Alarm Rules? - ANSWER 1. They can mandate that a
system must be installed if they feel it s needed.
2. They can require standards that are higher than law.
3. They can require regular inspections
4. They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
5. They can require, that the monitored property be contacted
before a dispatch is sent out.
What Insurance is a firm required to have? - ANSWER General
Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? -
ANSWER 100K for each incident of bodily injury or property
damage 300k for all annual occurrences.
What two things are required to become licensed? - ANSWER 1.
You must past a written exam
2. You must be employed by a registered firm
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What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to
create the rules? - ANSWER 1. NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards
organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a
license holder? - ANSWER 1. Demand they obtain a franchise
2. Demand fees or taxes
3. Post a bond
4. Demand they maintain a business location in their
municipality/county
5. Demand financial requirements
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
TFM 11 Questions and Answers with 100% Complete
Solutions
What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - ANSWER 1. To
regulate the planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and
maintenance of fire devices and systems.
2. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
What does NFPA stand for? - ANSWER National Fire Protection
Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? -
ANSWER The National Fire Protection Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - ANSWER Any device capable of
warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured.
What is a Fire Detection Device? - ANSWER Any device capable
of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
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What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition
to the Fire Alarm Rules? - ANSWER 1. They can mandate that a
system must be installed if they feel it s needed.
2. They can require standards that are higher than law.
3. They can require regular inspections
4. They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
5. They can require, that the monitored property be contacted
before a dispatch is sent out.
What Insurance is a firm required to have? - ANSWER General
Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? -
ANSWER 100K for each incident of bodily injury or property
damage 300k for all annual occurrences.
What two things are required to become licensed? - ANSWER 1.
You must past a written exam
2. You must be employed by a registered firm
, 3|Page
What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to
create the rules? - ANSWER 1. NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards
organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a
license holder? - ANSWER 1. Demand they obtain a franchise
2. Demand fees or taxes
3. Post a bond
4. Demand they maintain a business location in their
municipality/county
5. Demand financial requirements
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
