Texas Fire Alarm Practice Test (2025/ 2026
Update) Questions and Verified Answers|
Grade A| 100% Correct
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - ANSWER -To regulate
the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What does N.F.P.A stand for? - ANSWER National Fire Protection
Agency
What is a fire alarm device? - ANSWER Any device that is capable
of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - ANSWER Any device that is
capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
,What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the fire alarm
rules? - ANSWER - They can mandate that a system be installed if
they feel it's needed
- They can require standards that are higher than law
- They can require regular inspections
- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
- They can require, that a monitored property be contacted before dispatch is sent
out
(Need system, better standards, regular inspections, permit needed, contact before
dispatch)
What insurance is a company or firm is required to have? - ANSWER
General liability insurance with 'Products' and 'completed operations coverage.
- $100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage
- $300K for all annual occurrences
, What two things are required to become licensed? - ANSWER -You
must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? -
ANSWER -N.F.P.A standards
-Federal law or regulatory standards
-Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
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.
Update) Questions and Verified Answers|
Grade A| 100% Correct
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - ANSWER -To regulate
the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What does N.F.P.A stand for? - ANSWER National Fire Protection
Agency
What is a fire alarm device? - ANSWER Any device that is capable
of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - ANSWER Any device that is
capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present.
,What five things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the fire alarm
rules? - ANSWER - They can mandate that a system be installed if
they feel it's needed
- They can require standards that are higher than law
- They can require regular inspections
- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
- They can require, that a monitored property be contacted before dispatch is sent
out
(Need system, better standards, regular inspections, permit needed, contact before
dispatch)
What insurance is a company or firm is required to have? - ANSWER
General liability insurance with 'Products' and 'completed operations coverage.
- $100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage
- $300K for all annual occurrences
, What two things are required to become licensed? - ANSWER -You
must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
What 4 standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules? -
ANSWER -N.F.P.A standards
-Federal law or regulatory standards
-Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
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.
