TFM 11 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED & UPDATED
2024
1.What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules:ANS: 1. To
regulate the planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and
maintenance of fire devices and systems.
2.To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
2. What does NFPA stand for?:ANS: National Fire
Protection Association
3.Name a Recognized National Standards
Organization?:ANS: The National Fire Protection
Association
4.What is a Fire Alarm Device?:ANS: Any device capable of
warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured.
5.What is a Fire Detection Device?:ANS: Any device
capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
6.What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in
addition to the Fire Alarm Rules?:ANS: 1. They can mandate
that a system must be installed if they feel it s needed.
2.They can require standards that are higher than law.
3.They can require regular inspections
4.They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
5.They can require, that the monitored property be
contacted before a dispatch is sent out.
7.What Insurance is a firm required to have?:ANS: General
Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
8. What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have?:ANS:
100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage
300k for all annual occurrences.
9. What two things are required to become licensed?:ANS: 1.
You must past a written exam
2. You must be employed by a registered firm
10.What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner
adopt to create the rules?:ANS: 1. NFPA Standards
Ask for various Exams or Study materials from ()
,2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national
standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
11.What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT
require of a license holder?:ANS: 1. Demand they obtain
a franchise
2. Demand fees or taxes
3. Post a bond
4. Demand they maintain a business location
in their municipality/county
5. Demand financial requirements
12.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:ANS: 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
Ask for various Exams or Study materials from ()
, standards with equipment recognized by a testing
laboratory.
Ask for various Exams or Study materials from ()
ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED & UPDATED
2024
1.What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules:ANS: 1. To
regulate the planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and
maintenance of fire devices and systems.
2.To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
2. What does NFPA stand for?:ANS: National Fire
Protection Association
3.Name a Recognized National Standards
Organization?:ANS: The National Fire Protection
Association
4.What is a Fire Alarm Device?:ANS: Any device capable of
warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured.
5.What is a Fire Detection Device?:ANS: Any device
capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
6.What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in
addition to the Fire Alarm Rules?:ANS: 1. They can mandate
that a system must be installed if they feel it s needed.
2.They can require standards that are higher than law.
3.They can require regular inspections
4.They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
5.They can require, that the monitored property be
contacted before a dispatch is sent out.
7.What Insurance is a firm required to have?:ANS: General
Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
8. What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have?:ANS:
100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage
300k for all annual occurrences.
9. What two things are required to become licensed?:ANS: 1.
You must past a written exam
2. You must be employed by a registered firm
10.What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner
adopt to create the rules?:ANS: 1. NFPA Standards
Ask for various Exams or Study materials from ()
,2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national
standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
11.What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT
require of a license holder?:ANS: 1. Demand they obtain
a franchise
2. Demand fees or taxes
3. Post a bond
4. Demand they maintain a business location
in their municipality/county
5. Demand financial requirements
12.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:ANS: 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
Ask for various Exams or Study materials from ()
, standards with equipment recognized by a testing
laboratory.
Ask for various Exams or Study materials from ()
