Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 Prep for Fire Alarm Statute and Rules TFM11 and TFM12 NFPA 72 Questions and Answers 2023

Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 Prep for Fire Alarm Statute and Rules TFM11 and TFM12 NFPA 72 Questions and Answers 2023 Fire alarm device any device capable, through audible or visible means, of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring Fire alarm planning superintendent a 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 a 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 any arrangement of materials, the sole function of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages Individual a natural person, including an owner, manager, officer, employee, occupant, or other individual. Installation (A) the initial placement of equipment; or (B) the extension, modification, or alteration of equipment already in place. Insurance agent (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 the 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 the 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 a 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 an individual or organization that holds a registration certificate. Residential fire alarm superintendent A) 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 a 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 means 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 means inspection, maintenance, repair, or testing of a fire alarm device or a fire detection device. PURPOSE The 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? Two years. An agent of the Fire marshall may remove it at any time. Why 'type' shall plenum cable be? What substitutions are allowed? Power Limited Fire Alarm Plenum (FPLP) CMP can be substituted What does AWG stand for? American Wire gauge So long as a single open, ground or short circuit conditioned do not affect the operation of equipment, what is not needed? Monitoring 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? Pay 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? general 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? Power 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__________. five What seven things must an inspection label say? -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? a 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? The 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? Equipment 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? -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? Size 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? -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? It shows that an inspection or test has taken place. It must be blue What happens if the rules are violated? After notice and a hearing, the state fire marshal may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue a license. What does a RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM SUPERINTENDENT SINGLE STATION license allow? The planning, installation, inspection, certifying ,servicing, testing, maintaining, and monitoring of RESIDENTIAL SINGLE STATION devices and systems What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the fire alarm rules? (Need system, better standards, regular inspections, permit needed, contact before dispatch) -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 the installation of fire devices shall comply with which 9 rules? -equipment shall not be located where ambient conditions are outside of manufacturers recommendations -equipment shall not be located within spaces where temperatures fall below 40f and above 100f -equipment shall not be located on any mounting surface that will become considerably warmer or cooler than the room -equipment within 20ft path of a cooking appliance must be of the photoelectric type or have a means of alarm silencing -Equipment shall not be installed within a 36 horizontal path of a bathroom containing a shower or a tub -equipment shall not be installed within a 36 horizontal path of the supply registeres for heating/cooling systems -equipment shall not be installed within a 36 horizontal path from the tip of a ceiling fan blade -Smoke rising up a stairway must not be blocked by a door or obstruction -For stairways up from the basement, equipment shall be placed on the basement ceiling near to the entry to the stairs When must a service label be used? After any service that has corrected and issue that was noted on a yellow or red label So long as a single open, ground or short circuit conditioned do not affect the operation of equipment, what is not needed? Monitoring for integrity. Such conditions must not prevent alarm, trouble or supervisory signals being sent. What is important about the way trouble signals sound? They must be distinctive from alarm signals What six things must be listed on a Service Label? -DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL SERVICE RECORD -The firm's name address telephone and registration number -service date and licensee signature and -license number -a list of services performed -Type of service - either general service or a correction of conditions where should a yellow or red label be attached? on the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location What is the difference between PFLA and NPFLA? -An NPLFA can operate at up to 600V, and the power output isn't limited -A PLFA has the voltage and power limited by a listed power source Single conductors shall not be smaller than ____AWG? 18 what must happen if a yellow lable is attached? The property owner and local jurisdiction must be informed in writing within five days of the label being attached Can non-laboratory certified equipment ever be used? yes, 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. What is Photo Electric Light Scattering Smoke Detection? A detector that uses a light source and a photosensitive sensor, arranged so that light will only fall on the sensor when smoke particles are present. the particles reflect and retract light towards the sensor, tripping the alarm. What type of criminal offense is committed? Class B misdemeanor