TFM 11 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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.
What does NFPA stand for? - ANS National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - ANS The National Fire Protection
Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - ANS Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a
fire has occured.
What is a Fire Detection Device? - ANS 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? -
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.
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, What Insurance is a firm required to have? - ANS General Liability, with PRODUCTS, and
COMPLETED OPERATIONS
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.
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
What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? - ANS 1.
NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
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
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.
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ANSWERS
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.
What does NFPA stand for? - ANS National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - ANS The National Fire Protection
Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - ANS Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a
fire has occured.
What is a Fire Detection Device? - ANS 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? -
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.
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, What Insurance is a firm required to have? - ANS General Liability, with PRODUCTS, and
COMPLETED OPERATIONS
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.
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
What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? - ANS 1.
NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
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
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.
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