11 - TMF 12 -) Combined Newest Actual Questions
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What is the purpose of the -To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing,
Texas fire rules? monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What does N.F.P.A stand for? National Fire Protection Agency
What is a fire alarm device? Any device that is capable of warning audibly or visually when
a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection Any device that is capable of detecting that fire or smoke is
device? present.
- They can mandate that a system be installed if theyfeel it's
needed
- They can require standards that are higher than law
What five things can a - They can require regular inspections
municipality or county
demand in addition to the - They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
fire alarm rules?
- They can require, that a monitored property becontacted before
dispatch is sent out
(Need system, better standards, regular inspections, permit
needed, contact before dispatch)
,What insurance is a General liability insurance with 'Products' and 'completed
company or firm is operations coverage.
required to have?
- $100K for each incident of bodily injury or propertydamage
- $300K for all annual occurrences
What two things are -You must pass a written exam.
required to become
licensed?
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
-N.F.P.A standards
What 4 standards and -Federal law or regulatory standards
codes may the fire
commissioner adopt to -Standards published by a recognized national standards
create the rules? organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
, -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.
Who do the Texas fire -Any engineer acting in his professional capacity.
rules NOT apply to?
-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.