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TEXAS FIRE ALARM PRACTICE TEST 2026
| ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What would invalidate a firm's certificate? - correct-answer -A total
change of a firm's ownership.
What causes a firms certificate to be revised? - correct-answer -A
change in business name, location or mailing address.
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - correct-answer --To
regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring
and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What does N.F.P.A stand for? - correct-answer -National Fire Protection
Agency
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What is a fire alarm device? - correct-answer -Any device that is capable
of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - correct-answer -Any device that is
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? - correct-answer -- They can mandate that a system be
installed if they feel it's needed
- They can require standards that are higher than law
- They can require regular inspections
- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
- They can require, that a monitored property be contacted before
dispatch is sent out
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(Need system, better standards, regular inspections, permit needed,
contact before dispatch)
What insurance is a company or firm is required to have? - correct-
answer -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? - correct-answer --
You must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create
the rules? - correct-answer --N.F.P.A standards
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-Federal law or regulatory standards
-Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to? - correct-answer --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.
TEXAS FIRE ALARM PRACTICE TEST 2026
| ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What would invalidate a firm's certificate? - correct-answer -A total
change of a firm's ownership.
What causes a firms certificate to be revised? - correct-answer -A
change in business name, location or mailing address.
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - correct-answer --To
regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring
and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What does N.F.P.A stand for? - correct-answer -National Fire Protection
Agency
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What is a fire alarm device? - correct-answer -Any device that is capable
of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - correct-answer -Any device that is
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? - correct-answer -- They can mandate that a system be
installed if they feel it's needed
- They can require standards that are higher than law
- They can require regular inspections
- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
- They can require, that a monitored property be contacted before
dispatch is sent out
, 3
(Need system, better standards, regular inspections, permit needed,
contact before dispatch)
What insurance is a company or firm is required to have? - correct-
answer -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? - correct-answer --
You must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create
the rules? - correct-answer --N.F.P.A standards
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-Federal law or regulatory standards
-Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to? - correct-answer --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.
