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What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - ANSWER The National Fire
Protection Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - ANSWER Any device capable of warning, audibly or
visually, that a fire has occured.
What is a Fire Detection Device? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER General Liability, with
PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - ANSWER 100K for each
incident of bodily injury or property damage 300k for all annual occurrences.
What two things are required to become licensed? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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? - 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.
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What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - ANSWER The National Fire
Protection Association
What is a Fire Alarm Device? - ANSWER Any device capable of warning, audibly or
visually, that a fire has occured.
What is a Fire Detection Device? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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.
1
, What Insurance is a firm required to have? - ANSWER General Liability, with
PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - ANSWER 100K for each
incident of bodily injury or property damage 300k for all annual occurrences.
What two things are required to become licensed? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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? - 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.
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