Texas Fire Alarm Practice Test Questions With Correct Answers

What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - ANSWER-To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems. -To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices What does N.F.P.A stand for? - ANSWERNational Fire Protection Agency What is a fire alarm device? - ANSWERAny device that is capable of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred. What is a fire detection device? - ANSWERAny device that is capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present. What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the fire alarm rules? - ANSWER- They can mandate that a system be installed if they feel it's needed - They can require standards that are higher than law - They can require regular inspections - They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm - They can require, that a monitored property be contacted before dispatch is sent out (Need system, better standards, regular inspections, permit needed, contact before dispatch) What insurance is a company or firm is 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 two things are required to become licensed? - ANSWER-You must pass a written exam. -You must be employed by a registered firm. What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? - ANSWER-N.F.P.A standards -Federal law or regulatory standards -Standards published by a recognized national standards organization -Information provided by manufacturers Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to? - ANSWER-Anyone not involved in the planning leasing, servicing, sales or maintenance of fire systems. -Anyone who installs electrical wiring or devices so long as: the work was supervised by a licensed employee of a registered firm, OR if the registered firm assumes ALL responsibility for the system. -Anyone who installs on their own property. -Anyone who does not charge for the device or it's installation -Anyone who sells fire equipment EXCLUSIVELY over the counter or through mail order, and who will not plan, certify, install, service, or maintain the devices. -Any engineer acting in his professional capacity. -Anyone who installs at no charge battery operated, single station, residential equipment that is N.F.P.A compliant and installed by knowledgeable installers an employee of a registered firm that is being supervised by a License Holder. -Any building owner who installs and monitors on site, at no cost to the resident, a system that meets N.F.P.A standards with equipment recognized by a testing laboratory. -An employee of a registered firm who installs single station, non monitored, lab recognized equipment for residential use, so long as the installer is knowledgeable and meets N.F.P.A standards. -A licensed alarm technician who installs fire keypad panics. In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified Electricians? - ANSWER-Certified electricians who install single station residential equipment -Certified electricians who install multiple station equipment that meets NFPA standards and that does not communicate off premises. How long does the state fire Marshall have to inform the examiners of their results? - ANSWER-No more than 30 days, results are mailed If a certificate or pocket card is defaced, it becomes _______ ? - ANSWER[ invalid ] how long is a certificate of license renewal Valid for? - ANSWER2 years. The renewal fee for each year is payable upon renewal At what point must the fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about to expire? - ANSWERAt least 30 days before the license expires How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? - ANSWERPay the renewal fee before the expiration date. 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] how does a person obtain a a renewal of a license that has been expired between 90 days and 2 years? - ANSWERPay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee to obtain the license. How do you renew a license expired for two years or more? - ANSWERYou cannot renew, you must take the test again Can a fire fighter sell and install fire systems? - ANSWERNo, Unless he is licensed to do so. If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? - ANSWERYou are granted 30 days to complete the application. Beyond that, you can be charged late fees. When no longer employed by a registered firm, can you renew your license? - ANSWERYes, but you may not engage in License activity until you are employed by a registered firm again. Must you be employed by a registered firm to have a license issued? - ANSWERYes. Can non-laboratory certified equipment ever be used? - ANSWERYes, so long as it complied with the law at the time of the installation, and has not been modified. Example: An old alarm in an old building.