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What is the purpose of the Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 - Fire Detection and Alarm Device
Installation, often referred to as the 'Fire Alarm Rules'? - Answers A. To regulate the planning, certifying,
leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm devices
and systems.
B. To prohibit the use of fire detection and alarm devices not labeled or listed.
What does NFPA stand for and who are they? - Answers National Fire Protection Association - a
nationally recognized standards-making organization
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? - Answers Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire or
combustion has occurred or is occurring.
What is a "Fire Detection Device"? - Answers Any arrangement of materials, the sole function
of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages.
A municipality or county _________ enact an ordinance or rule inconsistent with, or adopted under,
Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. - Answers may not
What type of Insurance policy is a firm required to have? - Answers General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - Answers $100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? - Answers A. You must pass a written exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
The commissioner _________ adopt rules as necessary to administer Chapter 6002 of the Texas
Insurance Code, including rules the commissioner considers necessary to administer this chapter
through the state fire marshal. - Answers may
(T/F) An individual or organization that sells fire detection or fire alarm devices exclusively over-the-
counter or by mail order and does not plan, certify, install, service, or maintain the devices is not
regulated by Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. - Answers True
In which situation do the 'Fire Alarm Rules' apply to a Certified Electrician? - Answers If they install a
smoke detector that is connected to a control panel and it transmits a signal off the premises.
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? - Answers No more
than 30 days after the exam.
The alteration of certificates, licenses, or approvals renders them _______________________. -
Answers invalid and is the basis for administrative action pursuant to the Insurance Code §6002.302.
How many years is a Certificate or License renewal valid for? - Answers 2
, When must the Fire Marshall notify a certificate or license holder that it is about to expire? - Answers At
least 30 days prior to the expiration date.
How does a person with an unexpired certificate or license obtain renewal? - Answers Pay the renewal
fee before the expiration date
How does a person obtain renewal of a certificate or license that has been expired for 90 days or less? -
Answers Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25%) the original fee paid to obtain
the license
How do you obtain renewal of a certificate or license that has been expired for more than 90 days & less
than 2 years? - Answers Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee (100%)
paid to obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license expired for 2 years or more? - Answers You may not. You have
to obtain a new certificate or license by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining
an initial certificate or license.
Can a firefighter sell and install a fire systems? - Answers No, not unless they are licensed to do so.
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? - Answers You are entitled
to 30 days from the date you are notified of the deficiencies to complete the application or you may
have to pay the late fee.
(T/F) If you are not employed by a registered firm, you can renew a license as long as you do not engage
in "license activity". - Answers True
(T/F) You must be employed by a licensed firm to have a license issued. - Answers True
(T/F) On an inspection you notice that non-laboratory certified equipment was used. After research, you
determine that it was compliant at the time of installation. You are required to upgrade the equipment.
- Answers False
If, after notice and hearing, the state fire marshal finds that the applicant, registrant, or license holder
has engaged in acts that:
(1) violate Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code;
(2) violate rules or standards adopted under Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code; or
(3) constitute misrepresentation made in connection with the sale of products or services rendered, the
state fire marshal may ________________________. - Answers suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or
renew a certificate or license
If a license is revoked, how long must a person wait to re-apply and what is the procedure to do so? -
Answers 1 year, and you must request a public hearing to show cause why the issuance of a new
certificate or license should not be denied.
What is the purpose of the Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 - Fire Detection and Alarm Device
Installation, often referred to as the 'Fire Alarm Rules'? - Answers A. To regulate the planning, certifying,
leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm devices
and systems.
B. To prohibit the use of fire detection and alarm devices not labeled or listed.
What does NFPA stand for and who are they? - Answers National Fire Protection Association - a
nationally recognized standards-making organization
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? - Answers Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire or
combustion has occurred or is occurring.
What is a "Fire Detection Device"? - Answers Any arrangement of materials, the sole function
of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in its incipient stages.
A municipality or county _________ enact an ordinance or rule inconsistent with, or adopted under,
Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. - Answers may not
What type of Insurance policy is a firm required to have? - Answers General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - Answers $100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? - Answers A. You must pass a written exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
The commissioner _________ adopt rules as necessary to administer Chapter 6002 of the Texas
Insurance Code, including rules the commissioner considers necessary to administer this chapter
through the state fire marshal. - Answers may
(T/F) An individual or organization that sells fire detection or fire alarm devices exclusively over-the-
counter or by mail order and does not plan, certify, install, service, or maintain the devices is not
regulated by Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. - Answers True
In which situation do the 'Fire Alarm Rules' apply to a Certified Electrician? - Answers If they install a
smoke detector that is connected to a control panel and it transmits a signal off the premises.
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? - Answers No more
than 30 days after the exam.
The alteration of certificates, licenses, or approvals renders them _______________________. -
Answers invalid and is the basis for administrative action pursuant to the Insurance Code §6002.302.
How many years is a Certificate or License renewal valid for? - Answers 2
, When must the Fire Marshall notify a certificate or license holder that it is about to expire? - Answers At
least 30 days prior to the expiration date.
How does a person with an unexpired certificate or license obtain renewal? - Answers Pay the renewal
fee before the expiration date
How does a person obtain renewal of a certificate or license that has been expired for 90 days or less? -
Answers Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25%) the original fee paid to obtain
the license
How do you obtain renewal of a certificate or license that has been expired for more than 90 days & less
than 2 years? - Answers Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee (100%)
paid to obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license expired for 2 years or more? - Answers You may not. You have
to obtain a new certificate or license by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining
an initial certificate or license.
Can a firefighter sell and install a fire systems? - Answers No, not unless they are licensed to do so.
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? - Answers You are entitled
to 30 days from the date you are notified of the deficiencies to complete the application or you may
have to pay the late fee.
(T/F) If you are not employed by a registered firm, you can renew a license as long as you do not engage
in "license activity". - Answers True
(T/F) You must be employed by a licensed firm to have a license issued. - Answers True
(T/F) On an inspection you notice that non-laboratory certified equipment was used. After research, you
determine that it was compliant at the time of installation. You are required to upgrade the equipment.
- Answers False
If, after notice and hearing, the state fire marshal finds that the applicant, registrant, or license holder
has engaged in acts that:
(1) violate Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code;
(2) violate rules or standards adopted under Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code; or
(3) constitute misrepresentation made in connection with the sale of products or services rendered, the
state fire marshal may ________________________. - Answers suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or
renew a certificate or license
If a license is revoked, how long must a person wait to re-apply and what is the procedure to do so? -
Answers 1 year, and you must request a public hearing to show cause why the issuance of a new
certificate or license should not be denied.
