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TFM 11 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| ALREADY
PASSED| VERIFIED & UPDATED | 2025
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What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - (answer)1. To regulate the
planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and
systems.
2. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
What does NFPA stand for? - (answer)National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - (answer)The National
Fire Protection Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - (answer)Any device capable of warning, audibly
or visually, that a fire has occured.
What is a Fire Detection Device? - (answer)Any device capable of detecting
that fire or smoke is present.
What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the Fire
Alarm Rules? - (answer)1. They can mandate that a system must be installed if
they feel it s needed.
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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.
What Insurance is a firm required to have? - (answer)General Liability, with
PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - (answer)100K for each
incident of bodily injury or property damage 300k for all annual occurrences.
What two things are required to become licensed? - (answer)1. You must past
a written exam
2. You must be employed by a registered firm
What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the
rules? - (answer)1. NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
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What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a license holder? -
(answer)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
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.
TFM 11 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| ALREADY
PASSED| VERIFIED & UPDATED | 2025
•
What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - (answer)1. To regulate the
planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and
systems.
2. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
What does NFPA stand for? - (answer)National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - (answer)The National
Fire Protection Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - (answer)Any device capable of warning, audibly
or visually, that a fire has occured.
What is a Fire Detection Device? - (answer)Any device capable of detecting
that fire or smoke is present.
What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the Fire
Alarm Rules? - (answer)1. They can mandate that a system must be installed if
they feel it s needed.
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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.
What Insurance is a firm required to have? - (answer)General Liability, with
PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - (answer)100K for each
incident of bodily injury or property damage 300k for all annual occurrences.
What two things are required to become licensed? - (answer)1. You must past
a written exam
2. You must be employed by a registered firm
What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the
rules? - (answer)1. NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
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What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a license holder? -
(answer)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
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.
