TFM 2025/2026 Updated TEST Exam 2025/2026
What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'? - 1. To regulate the planning, selling, installing,
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 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 is 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? - General Liability, with PRODUCTS, and
COMPLETED OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - $100k for each incident of bodily
injury or property damage
$300k for all annual occurrences
What two things are required to become licensed? - 1. You must pass a written exam.
2. You must be employed by a registered firm.
, What 4 Standards & Codes may the Fire Commissioner adopt to create the rules? - 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? - 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 on them
Who do the Texas Fire Rules NOT apply to? - 1. Anyone not involved with planning,
certifying, leasing, servicing, sales or maintenance of fire systems
2. Anyone who installs electrical wiring or devices for fire systems as long as:
3. The work was supervised by a licensed employee of a registered firm
4. OR if the registered firm assumes ALL responsibility for the system
5. Anyone who installs systems on their own property
6. Anyone who does not charge for the device or its installation
7. 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
8. Any engineer acting in his professional capacity
9. Anyone who installs AT NO CHARGE battery operated, single-station, residential
equipment that is NFPA compliant and installed by 'knowledgeable' installers.
What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'? - 1. To regulate the planning, selling, installing,
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 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 is 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? - General Liability, with PRODUCTS, and
COMPLETED OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - $100k for each incident of bodily
injury or property damage
$300k for all annual occurrences
What two things are required to become licensed? - 1. You must pass a written exam.
2. You must be employed by a registered firm.
, What 4 Standards & Codes may the Fire Commissioner adopt to create the rules? - 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? - 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 on them
Who do the Texas Fire Rules NOT apply to? - 1. Anyone not involved with planning,
certifying, leasing, servicing, sales or maintenance of fire systems
2. Anyone who installs electrical wiring or devices for fire systems as long as:
3. The work was supervised by a licensed employee of a registered firm
4. OR if the registered firm assumes ALL responsibility for the system
5. Anyone who installs systems on their own property
6. Anyone who does not charge for the device or its installation
7. 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
8. Any engineer acting in his professional capacity
9. Anyone who installs AT NO CHARGE battery operated, single-station, residential
equipment that is NFPA compliant and installed by 'knowledgeable' installers.
