QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules
Ans: 1. To regulate the planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems.
2. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
Question: What does NFPA stand for?
Ans: National Fire Protection Association
Question: Name a Recognized National Standards Organization?
Ans: The National Fire Protection Association
Question: What is a Fire Alarm Device?
Ans: Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured.
Question: What is a Fire Detection Device?
Ans: Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
Question: What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the
Fire Alarm Rules?
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Ans: 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.
Question: What Insurance is a firm required to have?
Ans: General Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
Question: What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have?
Ans: 100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage 300k for all annual
occurrences.
Question: What two things are required to become licensed?
Ans: 1. You must past a written exam
2. You must be employed by a registered firm
Question: What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create
the rules?
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Ans: 1. NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
Question: What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a license
holder?
Ans: 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
Question: Who do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to?
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