TFM 08 Exam Questions and
ANSWERs (Verified ANSWERs)
Updated (Actual Exam) 2025\2026
LATEST VERSION!!
What does "installation" mean? - ANSWER-the initial placement of equipment or the
extension, modification, or alternation of equipment after initial placement.
What does "license" mean? - ANSWER-the document issued to a RME authorizing the
employee to engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business in this state.
What does "registration certificate" mean? - ANSWER-the document issued to a fire
sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in business in this
state.
What does "service" mean? - ANSWER-maintenance, repair, or testing.
What does "organization" mean? - ANSWER-a corporation, partnership, or other
business association, governmental entity, or any other legal or commercial entity.
What does "RME" mean? - ANSWER-an individual designated by a company that
plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire protection sprinkler systems.
Texas Insurance Code 6003 DOES NOT apply to? - ANSWER-an employee of the
USA, this state, or any political subdivision of this state that acts as a fire protection
contractor for the employing governmental entity.
T/F? - 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? - ANSWER-TRUE, they can not enact any requirements to
obtain certification from a municipality or county,
T/F? - A municipality or county can impose a fire protection sprinkler system contractor
qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a registration
certificate? - ANSWER-FALSE, they can't impose any financial responsibility
requirements.
T/F? - Can a municipality or county require a fire protection sprinkler system contractor
to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire protection system and
, conform to building code? - ANSWER-TRUE, they can require contractor to obtain and
pay for a permit.
What is the registration certificate application amount? - ANSWER-Not greater than
$100.
What is the initial or renewal registration certificate cost? - ANSWER-Not greater than
$1,200 annually.
What is the initial or renewal RME license fee? - ANSWER-Not greater than $200
annually.
What is the duplicate registration certificate or license fee? - ANSWER-Not greater than
$70?
What is the cost to change your registration certificate or license? - ANSWER-Not
greater than $70.
Where are the fees collected under Chapter 6003 deposited? - ANSWER-The state
treasury to the credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating account.
What is the required insurance under Chapter 6003 for a registration certificate? -
ANSWER-General Liability insurance with $100,000 combined single bodily injury and
property damage for each occurrence AND $300,000 aggregate for all occurrences for
each policy year.
T/F? - A person can act as an RME without a license? - ANSWER-FALSE, RME must
hold license under Chapter 6003.
Where must each registration certificate and license issued under Chapter 6003 need to
be posted? - ANSWER-In a conspicuous place in the fire protection sprinkler system
contractor's place of business.
What documents must have the registration certificate number displayed? - ANSWER-
Each bid, proposal, offer, and installation drawing.
How long is the initial registration certificate or license valid? - ANSWER-ONE YEAR
from the date of issue and is renewable on the payment of the renewal fee.
How long is the renewal registration certificate or license valid? - ANSWER-TWO
YEARS with the fee for each year or the two year period payable on renewal.
T/F? - The commissioner by rule may adopt a system where registration certificates and
licenses expire on various dates during the year? - ANSWER-TRUE
ANSWERs (Verified ANSWERs)
Updated (Actual Exam) 2025\2026
LATEST VERSION!!
What does "installation" mean? - ANSWER-the initial placement of equipment or the
extension, modification, or alternation of equipment after initial placement.
What does "license" mean? - ANSWER-the document issued to a RME authorizing the
employee to engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business in this state.
What does "registration certificate" mean? - ANSWER-the document issued to a fire
sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor to engage in business in this
state.
What does "service" mean? - ANSWER-maintenance, repair, or testing.
What does "organization" mean? - ANSWER-a corporation, partnership, or other
business association, governmental entity, or any other legal or commercial entity.
What does "RME" mean? - ANSWER-an individual designated by a company that
plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire protection sprinkler systems.
Texas Insurance Code 6003 DOES NOT apply to? - ANSWER-an employee of the
USA, this state, or any political subdivision of this state that acts as a fire protection
contractor for the employing governmental entity.
T/F? - 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? - ANSWER-TRUE, they can not enact any requirements to
obtain certification from a municipality or county,
T/F? - A municipality or county can impose a fire protection sprinkler system contractor
qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a registration
certificate? - ANSWER-FALSE, they can't impose any financial responsibility
requirements.
T/F? - Can a municipality or county require a fire protection sprinkler system contractor
to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire protection system and
, conform to building code? - ANSWER-TRUE, they can require contractor to obtain and
pay for a permit.
What is the registration certificate application amount? - ANSWER-Not greater than
$100.
What is the initial or renewal registration certificate cost? - ANSWER-Not greater than
$1,200 annually.
What is the initial or renewal RME license fee? - ANSWER-Not greater than $200
annually.
What is the duplicate registration certificate or license fee? - ANSWER-Not greater than
$70?
What is the cost to change your registration certificate or license? - ANSWER-Not
greater than $70.
Where are the fees collected under Chapter 6003 deposited? - ANSWER-The state
treasury to the credit of the Texas Department of Insurance operating account.
What is the required insurance under Chapter 6003 for a registration certificate? -
ANSWER-General Liability insurance with $100,000 combined single bodily injury and
property damage for each occurrence AND $300,000 aggregate for all occurrences for
each policy year.
T/F? - A person can act as an RME without a license? - ANSWER-FALSE, RME must
hold license under Chapter 6003.
Where must each registration certificate and license issued under Chapter 6003 need to
be posted? - ANSWER-In a conspicuous place in the fire protection sprinkler system
contractor's place of business.
What documents must have the registration certificate number displayed? - ANSWER-
Each bid, proposal, offer, and installation drawing.
How long is the initial registration certificate or license valid? - ANSWER-ONE YEAR
from the date of issue and is renewable on the payment of the renewal fee.
How long is the renewal registration certificate or license valid? - ANSWER-TWO
YEARS with the fee for each year or the two year period payable on renewal.
T/F? - The commissioner by rule may adopt a system where registration certificates and
licenses expire on various dates during the year? - ANSWER-TRUE
