Texas Fire Alarm Rules and Statutes TFM11 Questions and Answers |
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Q: When must the 3 Installation Inspections be performed?
Answer:
1. At the completion of the device back box but prior to #2 2. at the completion of the
cable installation but prior to #3 3. at the completion of the device installation hut
prior to ACTIVATION. What is the purpose of a Fire Alarm Plans and Record
Drawings tag? To certify that the plan or finished drawing of a fire system meets all
codes and standards. On Service label red label yellow label inspection/Test labeL
what should be displayed'? The Date, licensee signature, and license number should
be written, A STAMPED SIGNATURE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE What 5 things
should an Installation Label show? 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE
TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL 2. INSTALLATION RECORD 3. The firm's name,
address, telephone and registration number 4. Installation date and Licensee signature
and license number 5. The name of whomever planned the system What 5 things
should a RESIDENTIAL Installation Label show? 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY
ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL 2. INSTALLATION RECORD 3.
The firm's name, i1ddress, telephone and registration number 4. Installation date and
Licensee signature and license number 5. An inscription certifying the install meets
code
, Q: When and where must installation labels be placed?
Answer:
Inside the control panel cover or in a permanent location When must a service label
be used? After any service that has corrected an issue that was noted on a yellow or
red label What does the licensee signature on a service label mean? The signature of
the licensee on the service label certifies that the service performed COMPLIES
WITH REQUIREMENTS OF LAW How long must a service label stay in place?
Two years. An agent of the Fire Marshall may remove at any time. If is a system is
resulting in a fault condition a BLANK label should be placed with black lettering on
the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. Red If after any service
inspection or test a system does NOT comply with applicable codes and standards at
the time of install a BLANK label should be placed with black lettering on the
outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. Yellow label What 6 things
must be listed on a service label? 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE
TEXAS FIRE, MARSHALL 2. SERVICE RECORD 3. The firm's name address
telephone number and registration number 4. Service date and Licensee signature and
license number 5. A list of services performed 6. Type of service - either general
service of a correction of conditions. What does an inspection label show'? What
color is it? It shows that an inspection or test has taken place. It must be BLUE.
Latest 2026 Update
Q: When must the 3 Installation Inspections be performed?
Answer:
1. At the completion of the device back box but prior to #2 2. at the completion of the
cable installation but prior to #3 3. at the completion of the device installation hut
prior to ACTIVATION. What is the purpose of a Fire Alarm Plans and Record
Drawings tag? To certify that the plan or finished drawing of a fire system meets all
codes and standards. On Service label red label yellow label inspection/Test labeL
what should be displayed'? The Date, licensee signature, and license number should
be written, A STAMPED SIGNATURE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE What 5 things
should an Installation Label show? 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE
TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL 2. INSTALLATION RECORD 3. The firm's name,
address, telephone and registration number 4. Installation date and Licensee signature
and license number 5. The name of whomever planned the system What 5 things
should a RESIDENTIAL Installation Label show? 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY
ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL 2. INSTALLATION RECORD 3.
The firm's name, i1ddress, telephone and registration number 4. Installation date and
Licensee signature and license number 5. An inscription certifying the install meets
code
, Q: When and where must installation labels be placed?
Answer:
Inside the control panel cover or in a permanent location When must a service label
be used? After any service that has corrected an issue that was noted on a yellow or
red label What does the licensee signature on a service label mean? The signature of
the licensee on the service label certifies that the service performed COMPLIES
WITH REQUIREMENTS OF LAW How long must a service label stay in place?
Two years. An agent of the Fire Marshall may remove at any time. If is a system is
resulting in a fault condition a BLANK label should be placed with black lettering on
the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. Red If after any service
inspection or test a system does NOT comply with applicable codes and standards at
the time of install a BLANK label should be placed with black lettering on the
outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. Yellow label What 6 things
must be listed on a service label? 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE
TEXAS FIRE, MARSHALL 2. SERVICE RECORD 3. The firm's name address
telephone number and registration number 4. Service date and Licensee signature and
license number 5. A list of services performed 6. Type of service - either general
service of a correction of conditions. What does an inspection label show'? What
color is it? It shows that an inspection or test has taken place. It must be BLUE.
