TFM08 EXAM comprehensive questions
and answers 2026
Fire Protection Sprinkler System - Correct answer-an assembly of underground or
overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or without other agents to
dispersal openings or devices to: (A) extinguish, control, or contain fire; and (B)
provide protection from exposure to fire or the products of
Fire protection sprinkler system contractor - Correct answer-an individual or
organization that offers to undertake, represents itself as being able to undertake, or
undertakes the plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or servicing of: (A) a fire
protection sprinkler system; or (B) any part of a fire protection sprinkler system
Individual - Correct answer-a natural person, including an owner, manager, officer,
employee, or occupant.
Insurance agent - Correct answer-(A) an individual, firm, or corporation licensed
under: (i) Subchapter E, Chapter 981; or (ii) Subchapter A, B, C, D, E, or G,
Chapter 4051; or (B) an individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or
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,pool created by a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state
under Chapter 791, Government Code.
Installation - Correct answer-the initial placement of equipment; or (B) the
extension, modification, or alteration of equipment after initial placement.
License - Correct answer-document issued to a responsible managing employee
authorizing the employee to engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business
in this state.
Maintenance - Correct answer-the maintenance of a fire protection sprinkler
system or any part of a fire protection sprinkler system in the condition of repair
that provides performance as originally planned.
Organization - Correct answer-a corporation, a partnership or other business
association, a governmental entity, or any other legal or commercial entity.
Registration certificate - Correct answer-the document issued to a fire protection
sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in business in this
state
Responsible managing employee - Correct answer-an individual designated by a
company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire protection sprinkler
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,systems to ensure that each fire protection sprinkler system, as installed,
maintained, or serviced, meets the standards for the system as provided by law.
Service - Correct answer-maintenance, repair, or testing
Section 6003.002 Applicability of Chapter - Correct answer-(a) This chapter does
not apply to: (1) an employee of the United States, this state, or any political
subdivision of this state who acts as a fire protection sprinkler system contractor
for the employing governmental entity; (2) the plan, sale, installation, maintenance,
or servicing of a fire protection sprinkler system in any property owned by the
United States or this state; (3) an individual or organization acting under court
order as authorization; (4) an individual or organization that sells or supplies
products or materials to a registered fire protection sprinkler system contractor; (5)
an installation, maintenance, or service project for which the total contract price for
labor, materials, and all other services is less than $100, if: (A) the project is not a
part of a complete or more costly project, whether the complete project is to be
undertaken by one or more fire protection sprinkler system contractors; or (B) the
project is not divided into contracts of less than $100 for the purpose of evading
this chapter; (6) an engineer licensed under Chapter 1001, Occupations Code,
acting solely in the engineer's professional capacity; (7) a regular employee of a
registered fire protection sprinkler system contractor; or (8) an owner or lessee of
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, property that: (A) installs a fire protection sprinkler system on the owned or leased
property for the owner's or lessee's own use or for family members' use; and (B)
does not offer the property for sale or lease before the first anniversary of the date
of installation of the fire protection sprinkler system. (b) This chapter does not
authorize an individual or organization to practice professional engineering other
than in compliance with Chapter 1001, Occupations Code
Section 6003.003 Effect on Local Regulation - Correct answer-(a) This chapter and
the rules adopted under this chapter have uniform force and effect throughout this
state. A municipality or county may not enact an order, ordinance, or rule requiring
a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a registration certificate from
the municipality or county. A municipality or county may not impose on a fire
protection sprinkler system contractor qualification or financial responsibility
requirements other than proof of a registration certificate. (b) Notwithstanding any
other provision of this chapter, a municipality or county may require a fire
protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for
the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system and require the installation of a
fire protection sprinkler system to conform to the building code or other
construction requirements of the municipality or county. (c) A municipal or county
order, ordinance, or rule in effect on September 1, 1983, is not invalidated because
of any provision of this chapter.
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and answers 2026
Fire Protection Sprinkler System - Correct answer-an assembly of underground or
overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or without other agents to
dispersal openings or devices to: (A) extinguish, control, or contain fire; and (B)
provide protection from exposure to fire or the products of
Fire protection sprinkler system contractor - Correct answer-an individual or
organization that offers to undertake, represents itself as being able to undertake, or
undertakes the plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or servicing of: (A) a fire
protection sprinkler system; or (B) any part of a fire protection sprinkler system
Individual - Correct answer-a natural person, including an owner, manager, officer,
employee, or occupant.
Insurance agent - Correct answer-(A) an individual, firm, or corporation licensed
under: (i) Subchapter E, Chapter 981; or (ii) Subchapter A, B, C, D, E, or G,
Chapter 4051; or (B) an individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or
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,pool created by a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state
under Chapter 791, Government Code.
Installation - Correct answer-the initial placement of equipment; or (B) the
extension, modification, or alteration of equipment after initial placement.
License - Correct answer-document issued to a responsible managing employee
authorizing the employee to engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business
in this state.
Maintenance - Correct answer-the maintenance of a fire protection sprinkler
system or any part of a fire protection sprinkler system in the condition of repair
that provides performance as originally planned.
Organization - Correct answer-a corporation, a partnership or other business
association, a governmental entity, or any other legal or commercial entity.
Registration certificate - Correct answer-the document issued to a fire protection
sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in business in this
state
Responsible managing employee - Correct answer-an individual designated by a
company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire protection sprinkler
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,systems to ensure that each fire protection sprinkler system, as installed,
maintained, or serviced, meets the standards for the system as provided by law.
Service - Correct answer-maintenance, repair, or testing
Section 6003.002 Applicability of Chapter - Correct answer-(a) This chapter does
not apply to: (1) an employee of the United States, this state, or any political
subdivision of this state who acts as a fire protection sprinkler system contractor
for the employing governmental entity; (2) the plan, sale, installation, maintenance,
or servicing of a fire protection sprinkler system in any property owned by the
United States or this state; (3) an individual or organization acting under court
order as authorization; (4) an individual or organization that sells or supplies
products or materials to a registered fire protection sprinkler system contractor; (5)
an installation, maintenance, or service project for which the total contract price for
labor, materials, and all other services is less than $100, if: (A) the project is not a
part of a complete or more costly project, whether the complete project is to be
undertaken by one or more fire protection sprinkler system contractors; or (B) the
project is not divided into contracts of less than $100 for the purpose of evading
this chapter; (6) an engineer licensed under Chapter 1001, Occupations Code,
acting solely in the engineer's professional capacity; (7) a regular employee of a
registered fire protection sprinkler system contractor; or (8) an owner or lessee of
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3
, property that: (A) installs a fire protection sprinkler system on the owned or leased
property for the owner's or lessee's own use or for family members' use; and (B)
does not offer the property for sale or lease before the first anniversary of the date
of installation of the fire protection sprinkler system. (b) This chapter does not
authorize an individual or organization to practice professional engineering other
than in compliance with Chapter 1001, Occupations Code
Section 6003.003 Effect on Local Regulation - Correct answer-(a) This chapter and
the rules adopted under this chapter have uniform force and effect throughout this
state. A municipality or county may not enact an order, ordinance, or rule requiring
a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a registration certificate from
the municipality or county. A municipality or county may not impose on a fire
protection sprinkler system contractor qualification or financial responsibility
requirements other than proof of a registration certificate. (b) Notwithstanding any
other provision of this chapter, a municipality or county may require a fire
protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for
the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system and require the installation of a
fire protection sprinkler system to conform to the building code or other
construction requirements of the municipality or county. (c) A municipal or county
order, ordinance, or rule in effect on September 1, 1983, is not invalidated because
of any provision of this chapter.
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