TFM 08 NFPA BASED FIRE SAFETY
EVALUATION 2026 STUDY SHEET AND
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
◉ How long should a new application for a new certificate be
submitted to the state fire marshal for the total change of a firm's
ownership?
Answer: 14 Days before the change.
◉ What is required if there is a partial change in the firms
ownership?
Answer: A revised certificate if it affects the firm's name, location, or
mailing address.
◉ How long does a firm have to report any change of corporate
officers?
Answer: 14 days. This does not require a revised certificate.
◉ What requires a firm to obtain a revised certificate?
Answer: If there is a change in the firm's:
1. Name
2. Location
, 3. Mailing Address
4. Partial Change in Ownership
◉ How long does a firm have to submit notification for the revised
certificate?
Answer: 14 days after the change
◉ T/F? - A certificate can be transferred from one firm to another?
Answer: FALSE. Certificates are nontransferable.
◉ General Certificate
Answer: Plan, Sell, Install, Maintain, or Service ANY fire protection
sprinkler system
◉ Dwelling Certificate
Answer: Plan, Sell, Install, Maintain, or Service of one-two family
dwelling fire protection sprinkler systems.
◉ Underground Fire Main Certificate
Answer: Sell, Install, Maintain, or Service of underground piping or
conduits that conveys water with/without other agents for a fire
protection sprinkler system. (CAN NOT PLAN)
EVALUATION 2026 STUDY SHEET AND
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
◉ How long should a new application for a new certificate be
submitted to the state fire marshal for the total change of a firm's
ownership?
Answer: 14 Days before the change.
◉ What is required if there is a partial change in the firms
ownership?
Answer: A revised certificate if it affects the firm's name, location, or
mailing address.
◉ How long does a firm have to report any change of corporate
officers?
Answer: 14 days. This does not require a revised certificate.
◉ What requires a firm to obtain a revised certificate?
Answer: If there is a change in the firm's:
1. Name
2. Location
, 3. Mailing Address
4. Partial Change in Ownership
◉ How long does a firm have to submit notification for the revised
certificate?
Answer: 14 days after the change
◉ T/F? - A certificate can be transferred from one firm to another?
Answer: FALSE. Certificates are nontransferable.
◉ General Certificate
Answer: Plan, Sell, Install, Maintain, or Service ANY fire protection
sprinkler system
◉ Dwelling Certificate
Answer: Plan, Sell, Install, Maintain, or Service of one-two family
dwelling fire protection sprinkler systems.
◉ Underground Fire Main Certificate
Answer: Sell, Install, Maintain, or Service of underground piping or
conduits that conveys water with/without other agents for a fire
protection sprinkler system. (CAN NOT PLAN)
