Texas Fire Alarm Practice Test
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - ANS-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? - ANSNational Fire Protection Agency
What is a fire alarm device? - ANSAny device that is capable of warning audibly or visually
when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - ANSAny 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? - ANS-
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? - ANSGeneral 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? - ANS-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? -
ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-No
more than 30 days, results are mailed
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced, it becomes _______ ? - ANS[ invalid ]
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - ANS-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? - ANSNational Fire Protection Agency
What is a fire alarm device? - ANSAny device that is capable of warning audibly or visually
when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - ANSAny 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? - ANS-
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? - ANSGeneral 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? - ANS-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? -
ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-No
more than 30 days, results are mailed
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced, it becomes _______ ? - ANS[ invalid ]
