TEXAS FIRE ALARM PRACTICE EXAM
SCRIPT TFM 11 AND TFM 12 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ 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.
-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.
-Any engineer acting in his professional capacity.
-Anyone who installs at no charge battery operated, single station,
residential equipment that is N.F.P.A compliant and installed by
SCRIPT TFM 11 AND TFM 12 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ 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.
-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.
-Any engineer acting in his professional capacity.
-Anyone who installs at no charge battery operated, single station,
residential equipment that is N.F.P.A compliant and installed by
