Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 Prep for Fire Alarm Statute and Rules TFM11 and TFM12 NFPA 72 Correct 100%

Fire alarm device - ANSWERany device capable, through audible or visible means, of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring Fire alarm planning superintendent - ANSWERa 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 - ANSWERa 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 - ANSWERany arrangement of materials, the sole function of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages Individual - ANSWERa 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 - ANSWERthe 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 - ANSWERthe 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 - ANSWERa 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 - ANSWERan individual or organization that holds a registration certificate. Residential fire alarm superintendent - ANSWERA) 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 - ANSWERa 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 - ANSWERmeans 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 - ANSWERmeans inspection, maintenance, repair, or testing of a fire alarm device or a fire detection device. PURPOSE - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWERTwo years. An agent of the Fire marshall may remove it at any time. Why 'type' shall plenum cable be? What substitutions are allowed? - ANSWERPower Limited Fire Alarm Plenum (FPLP) CMP can be substituted What does AWG stand for? - ANSWERAmerican Wire gauge So long as a single open, ground or short circuit conditioned do not affect the operation of equipment, what is not needed? - ANSWERMonitoring for integrity. Such conditions must not prevent alarm, trouble or supervisory signals being sent. How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for LESS than 90 days? - ANSWERPay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth of the original fee paid to obtain the license. So if it is $100 they will pay $125 What insurance is a company or firm required to have? - ANSWERgeneral liability insurance with 'Products' and 'completed operations coverage $100k for each incident of bodily injury or property damage $300K for all annual occurrences What 'type' shall general purpose wire be? What substitutions are permitted? - ANSWERPower Limited fire alarm (FPL)CMP, FPLP, CMR, FPLR, CMG, CM can be subsituted (all types) The number of water slow switches permitted to be connected to a single initiating device shall not exceed__________. - ANSWERfive What seven things must an inspection label say? - ANSWER-DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL -INSPECTION/TEST RECORD -The firm's name address telephone and registration number -INSPECTION date and licensee signature and license number -type of inspection - new install, Semi annual, quarterly or annual -Date of last sensitivity test -Status of the system after inspection, and whether a red or yellow label was attached What must an applicant fore a FIRE ALARM SUPERINTENDENT furnish the fire marshal with? - ANSWERa notification from NICET confirming they have passed a test in work elements pertaining to fire systems and proof of registration in Texas as a professional engineer. What must happen after a red label is attached? - ANSWERThe property owner or occupant must be orally notified immediately. The property owner and local jurisdiction must be informed in writing within 5 days of the label being attached What is monitoring equipment? - ANSWEREquipment used to transmit and receive Fire trouble, supervisory and alarm signals to and from a firm registered to monitor such signals What five things must be listed on a yellow label? - ANSWER-DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE FIRE MARSHALL -SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS -the firms ss, telephone and registration number -date label was attached and licensee signature and number -a list of conditions resulting in the yellow label What size conductors are permitted? - ANSWERSize 18AWG and 16AWG are permitted, provided they do not exceed certain amperage Systems that require two automatic detectors to initiate the alarm may only be used after which 3 conditions are filled? - ANSWER-the systems are not prohibited by the authority having juristiction -at least two automatic detectors are in each protected space -the alarm verification feature is not used What does an inspection label show? what color is it? - ANSWERIt shows that an inspection or test has taken place. It must be blue