TFM-08 Test Questions with Correct Answers
What does "installation" mean?
the initial placement of equipment or the extension, modification, or alternation of equipment
after initial placement.
What does "license" mean?
the document issued to a RME authorizing the employee to engage in the fire protection
sprinkler system business in this state.
What does "registration certificate" mean?
the document issued to a fire sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor to engage
in business in this state.
What does "service" mean?
maintenance, repair, or testing.
What does "organization" mean?
a corporation, partnership, or other business association, governmental entity, or any other
legal or commercial entity.
What does "RME" mean?
an individual designated by a company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire
protection sprinkler systems.
Texas Insurance Code 6003 DOES NOT apply to?
an employee of the USA, this state, or any political subdivision of this state that acts as a fire
protection contractor for the employing governmental entity.
, T/F? - A municipality or county may not enact an order, ordinance, or rule requiring a
fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a registration certificate from the
municipality or county?
TRUE, they can not enact any requirements to obtain certification from a municipality or
county,
T/F? - A municipality or county can impose a fire protection sprinkler system
contractor qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a
registration certificate?
FALSE, they can't impose any financial responsibility requirements.
T/F? - Can a municipality or county require a fire protection sprinkler system
contractor to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire
protection system and conform to building code?
TRUE, they can require contractor to obtain and pay for a permit.
What is the registration certificate application amount?
Not greater than $100.
What is the initial or renewal registration certificate cost?
Not greater than $1,200 annually.
What is the initial or renewal RME license fee?
Not greater than $200 annually.
What is the duplicate registration certificate or license fee?
Not greater than $70?
What does "installation" mean?
the initial placement of equipment or the extension, modification, or alternation of equipment
after initial placement.
What does "license" mean?
the document issued to a RME authorizing the employee to engage in the fire protection
sprinkler system business in this state.
What does "registration certificate" mean?
the document issued to a fire sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor to engage
in business in this state.
What does "service" mean?
maintenance, repair, or testing.
What does "organization" mean?
a corporation, partnership, or other business association, governmental entity, or any other
legal or commercial entity.
What does "RME" mean?
an individual designated by a company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire
protection sprinkler systems.
Texas Insurance Code 6003 DOES NOT apply to?
an employee of the USA, this state, or any political subdivision of this state that acts as a fire
protection contractor for the employing governmental entity.
, T/F? - A municipality or county may not enact an order, ordinance, or rule requiring a
fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a registration certificate from the
municipality or county?
TRUE, they can not enact any requirements to obtain certification from a municipality or
county,
T/F? - A municipality or county can impose a fire protection sprinkler system
contractor qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a
registration certificate?
FALSE, they can't impose any financial responsibility requirements.
T/F? - Can a municipality or county require a fire protection sprinkler system
contractor to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire
protection system and conform to building code?
TRUE, they can require contractor to obtain and pay for a permit.
What is the registration certificate application amount?
Not greater than $100.
What is the initial or renewal registration certificate cost?
Not greater than $1,200 annually.
What is the initial or renewal RME license fee?
Not greater than $200 annually.
What is the duplicate registration certificate or license fee?
Not greater than $70?
