Texas Fire Alarm Practice Test prep Final
Exam ( Updated 2025 ) 1 100 Complete
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What does N.F.P.A stand for? - ANSWER-National
Fire Protection Agency
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? -
ANSWER--To regulate the planning, selling, leasing,
installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
,What is a fire alarm device? - ANSWER-Any device
that is capable of warning audibly or visually when a
fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-- They can mandate that a system be
installed if they feel it's 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 a monitored property be
contacted before dispatch is sent out
(Need system, better standards, regular inspections,
permit needed, contact before dispatch)
What insurance is a company or firm is required to
have? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER--You must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
, What 4 standards and codes may the fire
commissioner adopt to create the rules? -
ANSWER--N.F.P.A standards
-Federal law or regulatory standards
-Standards published by a recognized national
standards organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
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.
-Anyone who installs on their own property.
Exam ( Updated 2025 ) 1 100 Complete
Questions & Answers (Solved) 100%
Correct
What does N.F.P.A stand for? - ANSWER-National
Fire Protection Agency
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? -
ANSWER--To regulate the planning, selling, leasing,
installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
,What is a fire alarm device? - ANSWER-Any device
that is capable of warning audibly or visually when a
fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-- They can mandate that a system be
installed if they feel it's 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 a monitored property be
contacted before dispatch is sent out
(Need system, better standards, regular inspections,
permit needed, contact before dispatch)
What insurance is a company or firm is required to
have? - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER--You must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
, What 4 standards and codes may the fire
commissioner adopt to create the rules? -
ANSWER--N.F.P.A standards
-Federal law or regulatory standards
-Standards published by a recognized national
standards organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
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.
-Anyone who installs on their own property.
