TFM11 TX FIRE ALARM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔When should a yellow label be used? - ✔✔If a system does not meet applicable
codes and standards
✔✔What must happen if a yellow label is attached? - ✔✔The property owner and local
jurisdiction must be informed in writing within five days of the label being attached
✔✔What five things must be listed on a yellow label? - ✔✔-DO NOT REMOVE BY
ORDER OF THE FIRE MARSHALL SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH
APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
-The firms name.address, telephone and registration number
-Date label was attached and licensee signature and number
a list of conditions resulting in the yellow label
✔✔Where should a yellow or red label be attached? - ✔✔On the outside of the control
panel or in a permanent location
✔✔When should a red label be attached? - ✔✔If a system does not function or is
inoperable
✔✔What must happen after a red label is attached? - ✔✔The property owner or
occupant must be orally notified immediately. The property owner and local jurisdiction
must be informed in writing within 5 days of the label being attached.
✔✔What five things must be on a red label? - ✔✔-DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF
THE FIRE MARSHALL
-Status of the system - inoperable, impaired, or fault
, -The firms name, address, telephone and registration number
-Date label was attached and licensee signature and license number
-A list of conditions resulting in the red label
✔✔Registered firms that deal only with ____________ station devices do not need
______________ for separate locations. - ✔✔Single; Branch office registration
certificates
✔✔A fire alarm tech can perform/supervise __________.
A fire alarm planning superintendent (APS) can act as _____________ or __________.
A residential fire alarm superintendent (RAS) may act as ____________ -
✔✔Monitoring; Fire Alarm tech or residential Fire Alarm superintendent; Fire Alarm tech
✔✔What color, height and width are installation tags? - ✔✔White with black lettering;
3in H and 3 in W
✔✔What color, height and width are inspection tags? - ✔✔Blue with black lettering; 3in
H and 3in W
✔✔ What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - ✔✔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? - ✔✔National Fire Protection Association
✔✔Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - ✔✔The National Fire
Protection Association
✔✔What is a Fire Alarm Device? - ✔✔Any device capable of warning, audibly or
visually, that a fire has occured.
✔✔What is a Fire Detection Device? - ✔✔Any device capable of detecting that fire or
smoke is present.
✔✔What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the Fire Alarm
Rules? - ✔✔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.
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔When should a yellow label be used? - ✔✔If a system does not meet applicable
codes and standards
✔✔What must happen if a yellow label is attached? - ✔✔The property owner and local
jurisdiction must be informed in writing within five days of the label being attached
✔✔What five things must be listed on a yellow label? - ✔✔-DO NOT REMOVE BY
ORDER OF THE FIRE MARSHALL SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH
APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
-The firms name.address, telephone and registration number
-Date label was attached and licensee signature and number
a list of conditions resulting in the yellow label
✔✔Where should a yellow or red label be attached? - ✔✔On the outside of the control
panel or in a permanent location
✔✔When should a red label be attached? - ✔✔If a system does not function or is
inoperable
✔✔What must happen after a red label is attached? - ✔✔The property owner or
occupant must be orally notified immediately. The property owner and local jurisdiction
must be informed in writing within 5 days of the label being attached.
✔✔What five things must be on a red label? - ✔✔-DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF
THE FIRE MARSHALL
-Status of the system - inoperable, impaired, or fault
, -The firms name, address, telephone and registration number
-Date label was attached and licensee signature and license number
-A list of conditions resulting in the red label
✔✔Registered firms that deal only with ____________ station devices do not need
______________ for separate locations. - ✔✔Single; Branch office registration
certificates
✔✔A fire alarm tech can perform/supervise __________.
A fire alarm planning superintendent (APS) can act as _____________ or __________.
A residential fire alarm superintendent (RAS) may act as ____________ -
✔✔Monitoring; Fire Alarm tech or residential Fire Alarm superintendent; Fire Alarm tech
✔✔What color, height and width are installation tags? - ✔✔White with black lettering;
3in H and 3 in W
✔✔What color, height and width are inspection tags? - ✔✔Blue with black lettering; 3in
H and 3in W
✔✔ What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - ✔✔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? - ✔✔National Fire Protection Association
✔✔Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - ✔✔The National Fire
Protection Association
✔✔What is a Fire Alarm Device? - ✔✔Any device capable of warning, audibly or
visually, that a fire has occured.
✔✔What is a Fire Detection Device? - ✔✔Any device capable of detecting that fire or
smoke is present.
✔✔What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the Fire Alarm
Rules? - ✔✔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.
