Texas Fire Alarm Exam Questions And
Correct Answers TFM 11 & TFM 12
What must a Fire alarm Technician and Residential Fire alarm Superintendent
applicants furnish the fire Marshall with? - ------------ ANSWER: A notification from
NICET confirming they have passed a test in work elements pertaining to fire
systems. They must also pass the fire Marshall's qualifying test.
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 -
------------ANSWER: Monitoring; Fire Alarm tech or residential Fire Alarm
superintendent;
Fire Alarm tech
At what point must the fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about
to expire? - ------------ ANSWER: At least 30 days before the license expires
Can a fire fighter sell and install fire systems? - ----------- ANSWER: No, Unless he is
licensed to do so
Can non-laboratory certified equipment ever be used? - ----------- ANSWER: Yes, so
long as it complied with the law at the time of the installation, and has not been
modified.
Example:
An old alarm in an old building.
How do you renew a license expired for two years or more? - ----------- ANSWER:
You cannot renew, you must take the test again
,how does a person obtain a a renewal of a license that has been expired between 90
days and 2 years? - ------------ ANSWER: Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does
not exceed the original fee to obtain the license.
How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for LESS than
90 days? - ----------- ANSWER: Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one
fourth of the original fee paid to obtain the license.
[So if it is $100 they will pay $125]
How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? -
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANSWE
R: Pay the renewal fee before the expiration date.
How long does a firm have to notify the fire Marshall of an employees termination? -
------------ANSWER: Within 14 days of termination.
How long does the state fire Marshall have to inform the examiners of their results? -
------------ANSWER: -No more than 30 days, results are mailed
how long is a certificate of license renewal Valid for? - ----------- ANSWER: 2 years.
The renewal fee for each year is payable upon renewal
How long must a service label stay in place? - ----------- ANSWER: Two years. An
agent of the Fire Marshall may remove it at any time.
How many times can an applicant schedule a test within 12 months? -
------------ANSWER: 3 Times
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced, it becomes ? - ------------ ANSWER:
[invalid ]
If a license is revoked how long must a person wait to re-apply? - ----------- ANSWER:
,You must wait at least one year after the date the license was revoked. You must also
request a public hearing to show why your new license should not be denied.
If a system has a red label attached after the fixing the conditions a label
should be attached certifying that the corrections were made. - ------------ ANSWER:
Service
If a system is resulting in a fault condition a label should be placed with black
lettering on the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. -
------------ANSWER: Red
If after any service, inspection or test, a system does NOT comply with applicable
codes and standards at the time of install a label should be placed with
black lettering on the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. -
------------ANSWER: Yellow Label
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? -
------------ANSWER: You are granted 30 days to complete the application. Beyond
that, you can be charged late fees.
In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified Electricians? -
------------ANSWER: -Certified electricians who install single station residential
equipment
-Certified electricians who install multiple station equipment that meets NFPA
standards and that does not communicate off premises.
Must you be employed by a registered firm to have a license issued? -
------------ANSWER: Yes.
, Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - ----------- ANSWER: The
National Fire Protection Association
Registered firms that deal only with station devices do not need
for separate locations. - ----------- ANSWER: Single; Branch office
registration certificates
True or False: A fire detection device is any device capable, through audible or
visible means of warning that fire or combustion has occurred is occurring? -
------------ANSWER: False
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 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 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
Correct Answers TFM 11 & TFM 12
What must a Fire alarm Technician and Residential Fire alarm Superintendent
applicants furnish the fire Marshall with? - ------------ ANSWER: A notification from
NICET confirming they have passed a test in work elements pertaining to fire
systems. They must also pass the fire Marshall's qualifying test.
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 -
------------ANSWER: Monitoring; Fire Alarm tech or residential Fire Alarm
superintendent;
Fire Alarm tech
At what point must the fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about
to expire? - ------------ ANSWER: At least 30 days before the license expires
Can a fire fighter sell and install fire systems? - ----------- ANSWER: No, Unless he is
licensed to do so
Can non-laboratory certified equipment ever be used? - ----------- ANSWER: Yes, so
long as it complied with the law at the time of the installation, and has not been
modified.
Example:
An old alarm in an old building.
How do you renew a license expired for two years or more? - ----------- ANSWER:
You cannot renew, you must take the test again
,how does a person obtain a a renewal of a license that has been expired between 90
days and 2 years? - ------------ ANSWER: Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does
not exceed the original fee to obtain the license.
How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for LESS than
90 days? - ----------- ANSWER: Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one
fourth of the original fee paid to obtain the license.
[So if it is $100 they will pay $125]
How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? -
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANSWE
R: Pay the renewal fee before the expiration date.
How long does a firm have to notify the fire Marshall of an employees termination? -
------------ANSWER: Within 14 days of termination.
How long does the state fire Marshall have to inform the examiners of their results? -
------------ANSWER: -No more than 30 days, results are mailed
how long is a certificate of license renewal Valid for? - ----------- ANSWER: 2 years.
The renewal fee for each year is payable upon renewal
How long must a service label stay in place? - ----------- ANSWER: Two years. An
agent of the Fire Marshall may remove it at any time.
How many times can an applicant schedule a test within 12 months? -
------------ANSWER: 3 Times
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced, it becomes ? - ------------ ANSWER:
[invalid ]
If a license is revoked how long must a person wait to re-apply? - ----------- ANSWER:
,You must wait at least one year after the date the license was revoked. You must also
request a public hearing to show why your new license should not be denied.
If a system has a red label attached after the fixing the conditions a label
should be attached certifying that the corrections were made. - ------------ ANSWER:
Service
If a system is resulting in a fault condition a label should be placed with black
lettering on the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. -
------------ANSWER: Red
If after any service, inspection or test, a system does NOT comply with applicable
codes and standards at the time of install a label should be placed with
black lettering on the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. -
------------ANSWER: Yellow Label
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? -
------------ANSWER: You are granted 30 days to complete the application. Beyond
that, you can be charged late fees.
In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified Electricians? -
------------ANSWER: -Certified electricians who install single station residential
equipment
-Certified electricians who install multiple station equipment that meets NFPA
standards and that does not communicate off premises.
Must you be employed by a registered firm to have a license issued? -
------------ANSWER: Yes.
, Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - ----------- ANSWER: The
National Fire Protection Association
Registered firms that deal only with station devices do not need
for separate locations. - ----------- ANSWER: Single; Branch office
registration certificates
True or False: A fire detection device is any device capable, through audible or
visible means of warning that fire or combustion has occurred is occurring? -
------------ANSWER: False
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 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 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
