Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 Prep for Fire
Alarm Statute and Rules TFM11 and TFM12
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Fire alarm device. ANSWER -any device capable, through audible or visible means,
of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring
Fire alarm planning superintendent. ANSWER -a licensed individual designated by
a registered firm to:
(A) plan a fire alarm or detection system that conforms to applicable adopted
National Fire Protection Association standards or other adopted standards; and
(B) certify that each fire alarm or detection system as planned meets the standards as
provided by law.
Fire alarm technician. ANSWER -a licensed individual designated by a registered
firm to:
(A) inspect and certify that each fire alarm or detection system as installed meets the
standards provided by law; or
(B) perform or directly supervise the servicing or maintaining of a previously
installed fire alarm device or system and certify that service or maintenance.
,Fire detection device. ANSWER -any arrangement of materials, the sole function of
which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages
Individual. ANSWER -a natural person, including an owner, manager, officer,
employee, occupant, or other individual.
Installation. ANSWER -(A) the initial placement of equipment; or
(B) the extension, modification, or alteration of equipment already in place.
Insurance agent. ANSWER -(A) an individual, firm, or corporation licensed under:
(B) an individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or pool created by a
municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state under Chapter 791,
Government Code.
Maintenance. ANSWER -the maintenance of a fire alarm device or a fire detection
device in a condition of repair that provides performance as originally designed or
intended.
Monitoring. ANSWER -the receipt of fire alarm and supervisory signals or
communication of those signals to a fire service communications center in this state
or serving property in this state.
Organization. ANSWER -a corporation, a government or a governmental subdivision
or agency, a business trust, an estate, a trust, a partnership, a firm or association, two
or more individuals with a joint or common interest, or any other legal or
commercial entity.
Registered firm. ANSWER -an individual or organization that holds a registration
certificate.
, Residential fire alarm superintendent. ANSWER -A) plan a residential single-family
or two-family fire alarm or detection system that conforms to applicable adopted
National Fire Protection Association standards or other adopted standards; and
(B) certify that each fire alarm or detection system as planned meets the standards as
provided by law
Residential fire alarm technician. ANSWER -a licensed individual who is designated
by a registered firm to install, service, inspect, and certify residential single-family or
two-family fire alarm or detection systems
Sale. ANSWER -means the sale or offer for sale, lease, or rent of any merchandise,
equipment, or service at wholesale or retail, to the public or any individual, for an
agreed sum of money or other consideration.
Service" or "servicing. ANSWER -means inspection, maintenance, repair, or testing
of a fire alarm device or a fire detection device.
PURPOSE. ANSWER -The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard lives and property
by:
(1) regulating the planning, certifying, leasing, selling, servicing, installing,
monitoring, and maintaining of fire detection and fire alarm devices and systems;
and
(2) except as provided by rules adopted under Section 6002.051 or 6002.052,
prohibiting fire detection and fire alarm devices, equipment, and systems not labeled
or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
How long must a service label stay in place?. ANSWER -Two years. An agent of the
Fire marshall may remove it at any time.
Why 'type' shall plenum cable be? What substitutions are allowed?. ANSWER -
Power Limited Fire Alarm Plenum (FPLP) CMP can be substituted
Alarm Statute and Rules TFM11 and TFM12
NFPA 72|Updated Questions And Verified
Answers
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Fire alarm device. ANSWER -any device capable, through audible or visible means,
of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring
Fire alarm planning superintendent. ANSWER -a licensed individual designated by
a registered firm to:
(A) plan a fire alarm or detection system that conforms to applicable adopted
National Fire Protection Association standards or other adopted standards; and
(B) certify that each fire alarm or detection system as planned meets the standards as
provided by law.
Fire alarm technician. ANSWER -a licensed individual designated by a registered
firm to:
(A) inspect and certify that each fire alarm or detection system as installed meets the
standards provided by law; or
(B) perform or directly supervise the servicing or maintaining of a previously
installed fire alarm device or system and certify that service or maintenance.
,Fire detection device. ANSWER -any arrangement of materials, the sole function of
which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages
Individual. ANSWER -a natural person, including an owner, manager, officer,
employee, occupant, or other individual.
Installation. ANSWER -(A) the initial placement of equipment; or
(B) the extension, modification, or alteration of equipment already in place.
Insurance agent. ANSWER -(A) an individual, firm, or corporation licensed under:
(B) an individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or pool created by a
municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state under Chapter 791,
Government Code.
Maintenance. ANSWER -the maintenance of a fire alarm device or a fire detection
device in a condition of repair that provides performance as originally designed or
intended.
Monitoring. ANSWER -the receipt of fire alarm and supervisory signals or
communication of those signals to a fire service communications center in this state
or serving property in this state.
Organization. ANSWER -a corporation, a government or a governmental subdivision
or agency, a business trust, an estate, a trust, a partnership, a firm or association, two
or more individuals with a joint or common interest, or any other legal or
commercial entity.
Registered firm. ANSWER -an individual or organization that holds a registration
certificate.
, Residential fire alarm superintendent. ANSWER -A) plan a residential single-family
or two-family fire alarm or detection system that conforms to applicable adopted
National Fire Protection Association standards or other adopted standards; and
(B) certify that each fire alarm or detection system as planned meets the standards as
provided by law
Residential fire alarm technician. ANSWER -a licensed individual who is designated
by a registered firm to install, service, inspect, and certify residential single-family or
two-family fire alarm or detection systems
Sale. ANSWER -means the sale or offer for sale, lease, or rent of any merchandise,
equipment, or service at wholesale or retail, to the public or any individual, for an
agreed sum of money or other consideration.
Service" or "servicing. ANSWER -means inspection, maintenance, repair, or testing
of a fire alarm device or a fire detection device.
PURPOSE. ANSWER -The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard lives and property
by:
(1) regulating the planning, certifying, leasing, selling, servicing, installing,
monitoring, and maintaining of fire detection and fire alarm devices and systems;
and
(2) except as provided by rules adopted under Section 6002.051 or 6002.052,
prohibiting fire detection and fire alarm devices, equipment, and systems not labeled
or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
How long must a service label stay in place?. ANSWER -Two years. An agent of the
Fire marshall may remove it at any time.
Why 'type' shall plenum cable be? What substitutions are allowed?. ANSWER -
Power Limited Fire Alarm Plenum (FPLP) CMP can be substituted
