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TMF 12 Texas Fire Alarm Technical Exam Preparation
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What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - CORRECT ANSWER=-
To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing,
monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
The number of water flow switches permitted to be connected to a single
initiating device shall not exceed ________. - ANSWER-5
What must be monitored for integrity? - ANSWER-the installation
wiring between the fire alarm control unit and the relay or other
appliance.
(Horn, Strobe, etc.)
Each elevator lobby, elevator hoist way and elevator machine room
detector must be capable of what? - ANSWER-initiating elevator recall.
Must the alarm devices within the elevator hoist way be integrated with
the fire alarm? - ANSWER-Yes
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Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two distances
above a finished floor? - ANSWER-Not less than 80 inches and not
greater than 96 inches above the finished floor.
When may the manual testing frequency be extended to annually? -
ANSWER-if automatic testing is performed at least weekly.
The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs shall
be assigned by the _______ to a designated person of authority. -
ANSWER-Owner
What does N.F.P.A stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER=National Fire
Protection Agency
What is a fire alarm device? - CORRECT ANSWER=Any device that is
capable of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER=- They can mandate that a
system be installed if they feel it's needed
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- They can require standards that are higher than law
- They can require regular inspections
- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
For smooth ceiling coverage, all points on the ceiling are required to
have a detector within a distance of? - CORRECT ANSWER=70% of
the selected spacing
So long as a single open, ground, or short circuit conditioned do not
affect the operation equipment, what is not needed? - ANSWER-
Monitoring for integrity, such conditions must not prevent alarm, trouble
or supervisory signals being sent.
If speakers are used to generate audible fire signals, What rule must
apply? - ANSWER-The speaker must be monitored for integrity, and
failure should result in a trouble signal.
Where must a spot type heat and smoke sensors be located on walls and
ceilings? - ANSWER-On the ceiling- not less than 4 inches from the
sidewall.
On the wall- between 4 inches and 12 inches from the ceiling.
When more than one detector is used on a ceiling, what spacing
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measurement shall be used? - ANSWER-All points shall have a detector
equal to 0.7 times the listed spacing.
- 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER=-N.F.P.A standards
TMF 12 Texas Fire Alarm Technical Exam Preparation
Version 1 & 2 Newest 2025/2026 Complete 200 Questions
And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)|Already Graded
A+
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - CORRECT ANSWER=-
To regulate the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing,
monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
The number of water flow switches permitted to be connected to a single
initiating device shall not exceed ________. - ANSWER-5
What must be monitored for integrity? - ANSWER-the installation
wiring between the fire alarm control unit and the relay or other
appliance.
(Horn, Strobe, etc.)
Each elevator lobby, elevator hoist way and elevator machine room
detector must be capable of what? - ANSWER-initiating elevator recall.
Must the alarm devices within the elevator hoist way be integrated with
the fire alarm? - ANSWER-Yes
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Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two distances
above a finished floor? - ANSWER-Not less than 80 inches and not
greater than 96 inches above the finished floor.
When may the manual testing frequency be extended to annually? -
ANSWER-if automatic testing is performed at least weekly.
The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs shall
be assigned by the _______ to a designated person of authority. -
ANSWER-Owner
What does N.F.P.A stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER=National Fire
Protection Agency
What is a fire alarm device? - CORRECT ANSWER=Any device that is
capable of warning audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
What is a fire detection device? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER=- They can mandate that a
system be installed if they feel it's needed
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- They can require standards that are higher than law
- They can require regular inspections
- They can require that a permit be obtained for alarm
For smooth ceiling coverage, all points on the ceiling are required to
have a detector within a distance of? - CORRECT ANSWER=70% of
the selected spacing
So long as a single open, ground, or short circuit conditioned do not
affect the operation equipment, what is not needed? - ANSWER-
Monitoring for integrity, such conditions must not prevent alarm, trouble
or supervisory signals being sent.
If speakers are used to generate audible fire signals, What rule must
apply? - ANSWER-The speaker must be monitored for integrity, and
failure should result in a trouble signal.
Where must a spot type heat and smoke sensors be located on walls and
ceilings? - ANSWER-On the ceiling- not less than 4 inches from the
sidewall.
On the wall- between 4 inches and 12 inches from the ceiling.
When more than one detector is used on a ceiling, what spacing
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measurement shall be used? - ANSWER-All points shall have a detector
equal to 0.7 times the listed spacing.
- 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER=-N.F.P.A standards
