TFM11 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
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'? - Correct
answer-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? - Correct answer-National Fire
Protection Association - a nationally recognized standards-making organization
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? - Correct answer-Any device capable of warning,
audibly or visually, that a fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring.
What is a "Fire Detection Device"? - Correct answer-Any arrangement of
materials, the sole function
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,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. - Correct answer-
may not
What type of Insurance policy is a firm required to have? - Correct answer-General
Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - Correct answer-
$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? - Correct answer-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. - Correct answer-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,
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, service, or maintain the devices is not regulated by Chapter 6002 of the Texas
Insurance Code. - Correct answer-True
In which situation do the 'Fire Alarm Rules' apply to a Certified Electrician? -
Correct answer-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? -
Correct answer-No more than 30 days after the exam.
The alteration of certificates, licenses, or approvals renders them
_______________________. - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-2
When must the Fire Marshall notify a certificate or license holder that it is about to
expire? - Correct answer-At least 30 days prior to the expiration date.
How does a person with an unexpired certificate or license obtain renewal? -
Correct answer-Pay the renewal fee before the expiration date
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Answers
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'? - Correct
answer-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? - Correct answer-National Fire
Protection Association - a nationally recognized standards-making organization
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? - Correct answer-Any device capable of warning,
audibly or visually, that a fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring.
What is a "Fire Detection Device"? - Correct answer-Any arrangement of
materials, the sole function
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,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. - Correct answer-
may not
What type of Insurance policy is a firm required to have? - Correct answer-General
Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - Correct answer-
$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? - Correct answer-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. - Correct answer-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,
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, service, or maintain the devices is not regulated by Chapter 6002 of the Texas
Insurance Code. - Correct answer-True
In which situation do the 'Fire Alarm Rules' apply to a Certified Electrician? -
Correct answer-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? -
Correct answer-No more than 30 days after the exam.
The alteration of certificates, licenses, or approvals renders them
_______________________. - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-2
When must the Fire Marshall notify a certificate or license holder that it is about to
expire? - Correct answer-At least 30 days prior to the expiration date.
How does a person with an unexpired certificate or license obtain renewal? -
Correct answer-Pay the renewal fee before the expiration date
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