NFPA 72 Exam-Questions with Actual Solutions
what is the purpose of Texas fire rules?
-To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
what does NFPA stand for?
National Fire Protection Association
What is a fire alarm device?
Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device?
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?
- they can mandate that a system be installed if they feel its 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 monitored property be contracted before dispatch is sent out.
what insurance is a company or firm required to have?
-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?
-You must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
what four standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules?
- NFPA standards
- Federal law or regulatory standards.
-standards published by a recognized national standards organization.
-information provided by manufactures.
Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to?
, -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 knowledgeable installers an employee of a registered firm
that is being supervised by a License Holder.
-Any building owner who installs and monitors on site, at no cost to the resident, a system that
meets N.F.P.A standards with equipment recognized by a testing laboratory.
-An employee of a registered firm who installs single station, non monitored, lab recognized
what is the purpose of Texas fire rules?
-To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
what does NFPA stand for?
National Fire Protection Association
What is a fire alarm device?
Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device?
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?
- they can mandate that a system be installed if they feel its 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 monitored property be contracted before dispatch is sent out.
what insurance is a company or firm required to have?
-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?
-You must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
what four standards and codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules?
- NFPA standards
- Federal law or regulatory standards.
-standards published by a recognized national standards organization.
-information provided by manufactures.
Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to?
, -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 knowledgeable installers an employee of a registered firm
that is being supervised by a License Holder.
-Any building owner who installs and monitors on site, at no cost to the resident, a system that
meets N.F.P.A standards with equipment recognized by a testing laboratory.
-An employee of a registered firm who installs single station, non monitored, lab recognized
