TFM11 Exam Study Guide –
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What is the purpose of the Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 - Fire
Detection and Alarm Device Installation, often referred to as the 'Fire
Alarm Rules'? - Answer✔✔-A. To regulate the planning, certifying,
leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire detection and fire alarm devices and systems.
B. To prohibit the use of fire detection and alarm devices not labeled
or listed.
What does NFPA stand for and who are they? - Answer✔✔-National
Fire Protection Association - a nationally recognized standards-
making organization
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? - Answer✔✔-Any device capable of
warning, audibly or visually, that a fire or combustion has occurred or
is occurring.
,What is a "Fire Detection Device"? - Answer✔✔-Any arrangement of
materials, the sole function
of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in
its incipient stages.
A municipality or county _________ enact an ordinance or rule
inconsistent with, or adopted under, Chapter 6002 of the Texas
Insurance Code. - Answer✔✔-may not
What type of Insurance policy is a firm required to have? -
Answer✔✔-General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - Answer✔✔-
$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? - Answer✔✔-A.
You must pass a written exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
The commissioner _________ adopt rules as necessary to administer
Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code, including rules the
commissioner considers necessary to administer this chapter through
the state fire marshal. - Answer✔✔-may
, (T/F) An individual or organization that sells fire detection or fire
alarm devices exclusively over-the-counter or by mail order and does
not plan, certify, install, service, or maintain the devices is not
regulated by Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. -
Answer✔✔-True
In which situation do the 'Fire Alarm Rules' apply to a Certified
Electrician? - Answer✔✔-If they install a smoke detector that is
connected to a control panel and it transmits a signal off the
premises.
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of
their results? - Answer✔✔-No more than 30 days after the exam.
The alteration of certificates, licenses, or approvals renders them
_______________________. - Answer✔✔-invalid and is the basis for
administrative action pursuant to the Insurance Code §6002.302.
How many years is a Certificate or License renewal valid for? -
Answer✔✔-2
When must the Fire Marshall notify a certificate or license holder
that it is about to expire? - Answer✔✔-At least 30 days prior to the
expiration date.
Practice Questions with
Verified Answers. GRADED A+.
Latest 2026/2027 Update
What is the purpose of the Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6002 - Fire
Detection and Alarm Device Installation, often referred to as the 'Fire
Alarm Rules'? - Answer✔✔-A. To regulate the planning, certifying,
leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire detection and fire alarm devices and systems.
B. To prohibit the use of fire detection and alarm devices not labeled
or listed.
What does NFPA stand for and who are they? - Answer✔✔-National
Fire Protection Association - a nationally recognized standards-
making organization
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? - Answer✔✔-Any device capable of
warning, audibly or visually, that a fire or combustion has occurred or
is occurring.
,What is a "Fire Detection Device"? - Answer✔✔-Any arrangement of
materials, the sole function
of which is to indicate the existence of fire, smoke, or combustion in
its incipient stages.
A municipality or county _________ enact an ordinance or rule
inconsistent with, or adopted under, Chapter 6002 of the Texas
Insurance Code. - Answer✔✔-may not
What type of Insurance policy is a firm required to have? -
Answer✔✔-General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - Answer✔✔-
$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? - Answer✔✔-A.
You must pass a written exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
The commissioner _________ adopt rules as necessary to administer
Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code, including rules the
commissioner considers necessary to administer this chapter through
the state fire marshal. - Answer✔✔-may
, (T/F) An individual or organization that sells fire detection or fire
alarm devices exclusively over-the-counter or by mail order and does
not plan, certify, install, service, or maintain the devices is not
regulated by Chapter 6002 of the Texas Insurance Code. -
Answer✔✔-True
In which situation do the 'Fire Alarm Rules' apply to a Certified
Electrician? - Answer✔✔-If they install a smoke detector that is
connected to a control panel and it transmits a signal off the
premises.
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of
their results? - Answer✔✔-No more than 30 days after the exam.
The alteration of certificates, licenses, or approvals renders them
_______________________. - Answer✔✔-invalid and is the basis for
administrative action pursuant to the Insurance Code §6002.302.
How many years is a Certificate or License renewal valid for? -
Answer✔✔-2
When must the Fire Marshall notify a certificate or license holder
that it is about to expire? - Answer✔✔-At least 30 days prior to the
expiration date.
