TEXAS FIRE ALARM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - ans--
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To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance
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of fire devices and systems.
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-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
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What does N.F.P.A stand for? - ans-National Fire Protection Agency
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What is a fire alarm device? - ans-
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Any device that is capable of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
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What is a fire detection device? - ans-
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Any device that is capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
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What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the fire alarm rules? -
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ans-- They can mandate that a system be installed if they feel it's needed
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- They can require standards that are higher than law
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- They can require regular inspections
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- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
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- 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 dispat
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What insurance is a company or firm is required to have? - ans-
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General liability insurance with 'Products' and 'completed operations coverage.
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- $100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage
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- $300K for all annual occurrences
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What two things are required to become licensed? - ans--You must pass a written exam.
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-You must be employed by a registered firm.
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What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? - ans--
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-Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
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Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to? - ans--
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Anyone not involved in the planning leasing, servicing, sales or maintenance of fire system
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Anyone who installs electrical wiring or devices so long as: the work was supervised by a lic
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ensed employee of a registered firm, OR if the registered firm assumes ALL responsibility f
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or the system.
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-Anyone who installs on their own property. cv cv cv cv cv cv
-Anyone who does not charge for the device or it's installation
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Anyone who sells fire equipment EXCLUSIVELY over the counter or through mail order, an
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d who will not plan, certify, install, service, or maintain the devices.
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-Any engineer acting in his professional capacity.
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Anyone who installs at no charge battery operated, single station, residential equipment th
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at is N.F.P.A compliant and installed by knowledgeable installers an employee of a register
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ed firm that is being supervised by a License Holder.
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Any building owner who installs and monitors on site, at no cost to the resident, a system th
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at meets N.F.P.A standards with equipment recognized by a testing laboratory.
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An employee of a registered firm who installs single station, non monitored, lab recognized
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equipment for residential use, so long as the installer is knowledgeable and meets N.F.P.A
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standards.
-A licensed alarm technician who installs fire keypad panics.
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In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified Electricians? - ans--
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Certified electricians who install single station residential equipment
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AND ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - ans--
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To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance
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of fire devices and systems.
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-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
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What does N.F.P.A stand for? - ans-National Fire Protection Agency
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What is a fire alarm device? - ans-
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Any device that is capable of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
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What is a fire detection device? - ans-
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Any device that is capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
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What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the fire alarm rules? -
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ans-- They can mandate that a system be installed if they feel it's needed
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- They can require standards that are higher than law
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- They can require regular inspections
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- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
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- 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 dispat
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What insurance is a company or firm is required to have? - ans-
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General liability insurance with 'Products' and 'completed operations coverage.
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- $100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage
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- $300K for all annual occurrences
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What two things are required to become licensed? - ans--You must pass a written exam.
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-You must be employed by a registered firm.
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What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? - ans--
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N.F.P.A standards cv
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-Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
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Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to? - ans--
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Anyone not involved in the planning leasing, servicing, sales or maintenance of fire system
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Anyone who installs electrical wiring or devices so long as: the work was supervised by a lic
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ensed employee of a registered firm, OR if the registered firm assumes ALL responsibility f
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or the system.
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-Anyone who installs on their own property. cv cv cv cv cv cv
-Anyone who does not charge for the device or it's installation
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Anyone who sells fire equipment EXCLUSIVELY over the counter or through mail order, an
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d who will not plan, certify, install, service, or maintain the devices.
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-Any engineer acting in his professional capacity.
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Anyone who installs at no charge battery operated, single station, residential equipment th
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at is N.F.P.A compliant and installed by knowledgeable installers an employee of a register
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ed firm that is being supervised by a License Holder.
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Any building owner who installs and monitors on site, at no cost to the resident, a system th
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at meets N.F.P.A standards with equipment recognized by a testing laboratory.
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An employee of a registered firm who installs single station, non monitored, lab recognized
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equipment for residential use, so long as the installer is knowledgeable and meets N.F.P.A
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standards.
-A licensed alarm technician who installs fire keypad panics.
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In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified Electricians? - ans--
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Certified electricians who install single station residential equipment
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