TFM08 Texas Fire Sprinkler Rules Questions
with Correct Answers
What is a Fire Protection Sprinkler System?
An assembly of underground or overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or
without other agents to dispersal openings or devices.
What is the primary purpose of a Fire Protection Sprinkler System?
To extinguish, control, or contain fire.
What additional protection does a Fire Protection Sprinkler System provide?
Protection from exposure to fire or the products of combustion.
Fire Protection sprinkler system contractor
an individual or organization that offers to undertake, represents itself as being able to
undertake, or undertakes the plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or servicing of a fire
protection sprinkler system.
Individual
a natural person, including an owner, manager, officer, employee or occupant.
What is an insurance agent?
An individual, firm, or corporation licensed under Subchapter E, Chapter 981.
What is another definition of an insurance agent?
An individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or pool created by a municipality,
county, or other political subdivision under Chapter 791, Government Code.
License
,the document issued to a responsible managing employee authorizing the employee to engage
in fire protection sprinkler business.
Maintenance
the maintenance of a fire protection sprinkler system or any part in the condition of repair that
provides performance as originally planned.
Organization
a corporation, a partnership or other business association, a government entity, or any other
legal or commercial entity.
Registration certificate
the document issued to a fire protection sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor
to engage in business in this state
Responsible managing employee
an individual designated by a company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire
protection sprinkler systems to ensure that each fire protection sprinkler system, as installed,
maintained, or serviced, meets the standards for the system as provided by law.
Service
maintenance, repair, or testing
Who is exempt from Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003 when acting as a fire
sprinkler system contractor?
An employee of the United States, this state, or any political subdivision of the state.
What does Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003 not apply to regarding fire protection
sprinkler systems?
, The plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or servicing of a fire protection sprinkler system in
any property owned by the United States or this state.
A court order may exempt someone from a license according to Texas Insurance Code
Chapter 6003?
True
What type of sales are exempt under Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003?
An individual or organization that sells or supplies products or materials to a registered fire
protection sprinkler system contractor.
What is the contract price threshold for exemption under Texas Insurance Code
Chapter 6003?
Less than $100, provided it is not part of a complete or more costly project or divided into
contracts to evade the chapter.
Are licensed engineers exempt according to Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003?
Yes, under Chapter 1001 Occupations Code.
Does Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003 apply to regular employees of a firm?
No. Only licensed
What exemption applies to property owners or lessees under Texas Insurance Code
Chapter 6003?
An owner or lessee who installs a fire protection sprinkler system for their own use and does
not offer the property for sale or lease within 1 year of installation.
What can the commissioner not adopt rules to restrict?
with Correct Answers
What is a Fire Protection Sprinkler System?
An assembly of underground or overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or
without other agents to dispersal openings or devices.
What is the primary purpose of a Fire Protection Sprinkler System?
To extinguish, control, or contain fire.
What additional protection does a Fire Protection Sprinkler System provide?
Protection from exposure to fire or the products of combustion.
Fire Protection sprinkler system contractor
an individual or organization that offers to undertake, represents itself as being able to
undertake, or undertakes the plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or servicing of a fire
protection sprinkler system.
Individual
a natural person, including an owner, manager, officer, employee or occupant.
What is an insurance agent?
An individual, firm, or corporation licensed under Subchapter E, Chapter 981.
What is another definition of an insurance agent?
An individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or pool created by a municipality,
county, or other political subdivision under Chapter 791, Government Code.
License
,the document issued to a responsible managing employee authorizing the employee to engage
in fire protection sprinkler business.
Maintenance
the maintenance of a fire protection sprinkler system or any part in the condition of repair that
provides performance as originally planned.
Organization
a corporation, a partnership or other business association, a government entity, or any other
legal or commercial entity.
Registration certificate
the document issued to a fire protection sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor
to engage in business in this state
Responsible managing employee
an individual designated by a company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire
protection sprinkler systems to ensure that each fire protection sprinkler system, as installed,
maintained, or serviced, meets the standards for the system as provided by law.
Service
maintenance, repair, or testing
Who is exempt from Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003 when acting as a fire
sprinkler system contractor?
An employee of the United States, this state, or any political subdivision of the state.
What does Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003 not apply to regarding fire protection
sprinkler systems?
, The plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or servicing of a fire protection sprinkler system in
any property owned by the United States or this state.
A court order may exempt someone from a license according to Texas Insurance Code
Chapter 6003?
True
What type of sales are exempt under Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003?
An individual or organization that sells or supplies products or materials to a registered fire
protection sprinkler system contractor.
What is the contract price threshold for exemption under Texas Insurance Code
Chapter 6003?
Less than $100, provided it is not part of a complete or more costly project or divided into
contracts to evade the chapter.
Are licensed engineers exempt according to Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003?
Yes, under Chapter 1001 Occupations Code.
Does Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6003 apply to regular employees of a firm?
No. Only licensed
What exemption applies to property owners or lessees under Texas Insurance Code
Chapter 6003?
An owner or lessee who installs a fire protection sprinkler system for their own use and does
not offer the property for sale or lease within 1 year of installation.
What can the commissioner not adopt rules to restrict?
