Texas Fire Alarm Practice Test Questions with correct Answers 100% correct 2023

Texas Fire Alarm Practice Test Questions with correct Answers 100% correct 2023 What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? 1. To regulate many aspects of fire devices and systems. 2. Prohibit the use of unrecognized devices What does N.F.P.A stand for? National Fire Protection Agency What is a fire alarm device? A device capable of warning audibly/visually when a fire has occurred What is a fire detection device? A device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the fire alarm rules? 1. System be installed if they think it's needed 2. Higher standards 3. Regular inspections 4. Permit needed 5. Monitored property be contacted before dispatch What insurance is a company or firm required to have? General liability insurance with 'Products' and 'completed operations coverage. - $100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage - $300K for all annual occurrences What two things are required to become licensed? 1. Pass a written exam 2. Employed by a registered firm What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? 1. N.F.P.A standards 2. Federal law or regulatory standards 3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization 4. Information provided by manufacturers Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to? -Anyone not involved in the planning leasing, servicing, sales or maintenance of fire systems. -Anyone who installs electrical wiring or devices so long as: the work was supervised by a licensed employee of a registered firm, OR if the registered firm assumes ALL responsibility for the system. -Anyone who installs on their own property -Anyone who does not charge for the device or it's installation -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 -Any engineer acting in his professional capacity -Anyone who installs at no charge battery operated, single station, residential equipment that is N.F.P.A compliant and installed by knowledgeable installers an employee of a registered firm that is being supervised by a License Holder -Any building owner who installs and monitors on site, at no cost to the resident, a system that meets N.F.P.A standards with equipment recognized by a testing laboratory -An employee of a registered firm who installs single station, non monitored, lab recognized equipment for residential use, so long as the installer is knowledgeable and meets N.F.P.A standards -A licensed alarm technician who installs fire keypad panics In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified Electricians? -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. How long does the state fire Marshall have to inform the examiners of their results? No more than 30 days, results are mailed If a certificate or pocket card is defaced, it becomes _______ ? invalid How long is a certificate of license renewal valid for? 2 years, fee payable on renewal At what point must the fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about to expire? At least 30 days before expiration How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? Pay renewal fee before expiration date How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for LESS than 90 days? 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 obtain a a renewal of a license that has been expired between 90 days and 2 years? Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee to obtain the license. How do you renew a license expired for two years or more? You cannot renew, you must take the test again Can a fire fighter sell and install fire systems? No, Unless he is licensed to do so. If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? You are granted 30 days to complete the application. Beyond that, you can be charged late fees. When no longer employed by a registered firm, can you renew your license? Yes, but you may not engage in License activity until you are employed by a registered firm again. Must you be employed by a registered firm to have a license issued? Yes. Can non-laboratory certified equipment ever be used? 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. What three things should a firm do to train and supervised and employee who is exempt from the rules? -Ensure that each install complies with N.F.P.A standards. -Ensure that each device is laboratory certified. -Ensure that the individual is knowledgeable in fire protection and placement of detectors. What three practices concerning the fire licensing are prohibited by law? -Planning, certifying, selling, installing, monitoring and maintaining fire systems without a license -Attempting to obtain a license fraudulently -Violating ANY of the Texas fire rules What happens if the rules are violated? After notice and a hearing, the state fire Marshall may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue a license. If a license is revoked how long must a person wait to re-apply? 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. Which three actions constitute a criminal offense? -Planning, installing or monitoring systems without a license. -Running a separate branch without its own certificate. -Running a firm without at least one employee who is a Technician, Superintendent or Planning Superintendent. What type of criminal offense is committed? Class B misdemeanor. What is monitoring equipment? Equipment used to transmit and receive Fire Trouble, Supervisory and Alarm Signals to and from a firm registered to monitor such signals. What does N.I.C.E.T stand for? National Institute for Certification and Engineering Technologies What is an approved testing laboratory? An organization that lists all the equipment that complies with the state fire rules. What is an approved testing organization? An organization that tests applicants, such as N.I.C.E.T What are the rules governing a firm's Certificate of Registration? -A specific location must be maintained by the firm and listed on the certificate. -The certificate must be posted CONSPICUOUSLY at the business location. What would invalidate a firm's certificate? A total change of a firm's ownership. What causes a firms certificate to be revised? A change in business name, location or mailing address. What business change must the Marshall be notified of, but does not require a revised certificate? A change in corporate officers. What does a FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN license allow? The installation, inspection, certifying, servicing, testing, maintaining, and monitoring of fire devices and systems. 39. What does a RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM SUPERINTENDENT SINGLE STATION license allow? The planning, installation, inspection, certifying, servicing, testing, maintaining, and monitoring of RESIDENTIAL SINGLE STATION devices and systems What does a FIRE ALARM MONITORING TECHNICIAN license allow? Allows the monitoring of fire devices and systems ONLY. What does a RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM SUPERINTENDENT license alarm allow? Allows the planning, installing, certifying, inspecting, testing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of RESIDENTIAL devices and systems. This license means that the SUPERINTENDENT may act as a fire alarm technician What does a FIRE ALARM PLANNING SUPERINTENDENT license allow? -Allows the planning,installing,certifying, testing,servicing, monitoring, and maintenance of fire devices and systems. -This license means the SUPERINTENDENT may act as a fire alarm technician or as a residential fire alarm superintendent Where must all licenses be kept or displayed? A pocket license must be kept on the licensee when they are working, and a paper wall license must be displayed conspicuously at the business location. Any altered licenses will be rendered invalid. When can a licensee NOT engage in fire activities? When they are NOT employed by a registered firm. How long does a firm have to notify the fire Marshall of an employees termination? Within 14 days of termination. Which license applicant ONLY need take the fire Marshall's technical test? Residential fire alarm single station and a fire alarm monitoring technician applicant. 47. What must a Fire alarm Technician and Residential Fire alarm Superintendant applicants furnish the fire Marshall with? 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. 48. What must an applicant for a FIRE ALARM SUPERINTENDENT furnish the fire Marshall with? A notification from NICET confirming they have passed a test in work elements pertaining to fire systems and proof of registration in Texas as a professional engineer. How many times can an applicant schedule a test within 12 months? 3 Times What is considered repair? - RESTORATION TO OPERATING CONDITION -Replacement of old equipment in the same location with new and similar equipment is also considered repair. -New equipment must meet the latest standards but the entire system does not need to be brought up to code When is an installation certificate completed? AFTER installation, modification or addition to a fire system. Where must 3 copies of the installation certificate be distributed? -Original stays on site -One copy retained for life of a system or ten years by the fire Marshall's office -One copy sent within ten days to the local authority having jurisdiction When must the three installation inspections be performed? -1- At the completion of the device back box but prior to #2 - 2- At the completion of the device cable installation but prior to #3 - 3- At the completion of the device installation but prior to activation What is the purpose of fire alarm plans and record drawings tag? To certify that the plan or finished drawing of a fire system meets all codes and standards What five things should it say on the installation label? -DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL -INSTALLATION RECORD -The firms name address telephone and registration number -Installation date and licensee signature and license number -The name of whoever planned the system What five things should it say on the RESIDENTIAL installation label? -DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL INSTALLATION RECORD -The firm's name address telephone and registration number -Installation date and licensee signature and license number -An inscription certifying the install meets code