TFM08 EXAM TEXAS FIRE MARSHAL:
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
FIRE SPRINKLER RULES" EXAM
Is a licensing test administered in Texas by the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Is required for individuals seeking to become a Responsible Managing
Employee (RME) for a fire protection sprinkler system company.
The TFM08 tests your knowledge of the state and federal statutes and
codes governing fire protection sprinkler systems.
TEXAS FIRE MARSHAL (TFM08)
Fire Protection Sprinkler System - correct answer.an assembly of
underground or overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or
without other agents to dispersal openings or devices to: (A) extinguish,
control, or contain fire; and (B) provide protection from exposure to fire or
the products of
Fire protection sprinkler system contractor - correct answer.an individual
or organization that offers to undertake, represents itself as being able to
undertake, or undertakes the plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or
servicing of: (A) a fire protection sprinkler system; or (B) any part of a fire
protection sprinkler system >>> is a licensed professional or company
that designs, installs, inspects, and maintains fire sprinkler systems in
residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Their work is essential
for safeguarding lives and property by ensuring buildings comply with fire
safety codes and standards
,Individual - correct answer.a natural person, including an owner, manager,
officer, employee, or occupant.
Insurance agent - correct answer.(A) an individual, firm, or corporation
licensed under:
(i) Subchapter E, Chapter 981; or (ii) Subchapter A, B, C, D, E, or G,
Chapter 4051; or
(B) an individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or pool
created by a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this
state under Chapter 791, Government Code.
Installation - correct answer.the initial placement of equipment; or (B) the
extension, modification, or alteration of equipment after initial placement.
3 Types of fire sprinkler systems >>> Wet-pipe systems
Dry-pipe systems, Pre-action systems, Deluge systems:
License - correct answer.document issued to a responsible managing
employee authorizing the employee to engage in the fire protection
sprinkler system business in this state.
Maintenance - correct answer.the maintenance of a fire protection
sprinkler system or any part of a fire protection sprinkler system in the
condition of repair that provides performance as originally planned.
Organization - correct answer.a corporation, a partnership or other
business association, a governmental entity, or any other legal or
commercial entity.
,Registration certificate - correct answer.the document issued to a fire
protection sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor to
engage in business in this state
Responsible managing employee - correct answer.an individual
designated by a company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services
fire protection sprinkler systems to ensure that each fire protection
sprinkler system, as installed, maintained, or serviced, meets the
standards for the system as provided by law.
Service - correct answer.maintenance, repair, or testing
Section 6003.002 Applicability of Chapter - correct answer.(a) This
chapter does not apply to: (1) an employee of the United States, this
state, or any political subdivision of this state who acts as a fire protection
sprinkler system contractor for the employing governmental entity; (2)
the plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or servicing of a fire protection
sprinkler system in any property owned by the United States or this state;
(3) an individual or organization acting under court order as authorization;
(4) an individual or organization that sells or supplies products or
materials to a registered fire protection sprinkler system contractor; (5)
an installation, maintenance, or service project for which the total
contract price for labor, materials, and all other services is less than $100,
if:
(A) the project is not a part of a complete or more costly project, whether
the complete project is to be undertaken by one or more fire protection
sprinkler system contractors; or (B) the project is not divided into
contracts of less than $100 for the purpose of evading this chapter; (6) an
engineer licensed under Chapter 1001, Occupations Code, acting solely in
the engineer's professional capacity; (7) a regular employee of a
registered fire protection sprinkler system contractor; or (8) an owner or
lessee of property that: (A) installs a fire protection sprinkler system on
, the owned or leased property for the owner's or lessee's own use or for
family members' use; and (B) does not offer the property for sale or lease
before the first anniversary of the date of installation of the fire protection
sprinkler system. (b) This chapter does not authorize an individual or
organization to practice professional engineering other than in compliance
with Chapter 1001, Occupations Code
Section 6003.003 Effect on Local Regulation - correct answer.(a) This
chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter have uniform force and
effect throughout this state. A municipality or county may not enact an
order, ordinance, or rule requiring a fire protection sprinkler system
contractor to obtain a registration certificate from the municipality or
county. A municipality or county may not impose on a fire protection
sprinkler system contractor qualification or financial responsibility
requirements other than proof of a registration certificate. (b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a municipality or
county may require a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain
a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire protection
sprinkler system and require the installation of a fire protection sprinkler
system to conform to the building code or other construction
requirements of the municipality or county. (c) A municipal or county
order, ordinance, or rule in effect on September 1, 1983, is not invalidated
because of any provision of this chapter.
Section 6003.051 Administration of Chapter - correct answer.(a) The
department shall administer this chapter. (b) The commissioner may issue
rules necessary to administer this chapter through the state fire marshal.
Section 6003.052 Adoption of Rules - correct answer.(a) In adopting
necessary rules, the commissioner may use recognized standards,
including standards: (1) adopted by federal law or regulation; (2)
published by a nationally recognized standards-making organization; or
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
FIRE SPRINKLER RULES" EXAM
Is a licensing test administered in Texas by the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Is required for individuals seeking to become a Responsible Managing
Employee (RME) for a fire protection sprinkler system company.
The TFM08 tests your knowledge of the state and federal statutes and
codes governing fire protection sprinkler systems.
TEXAS FIRE MARSHAL (TFM08)
Fire Protection Sprinkler System - correct answer.an assembly of
underground or overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or
without other agents to dispersal openings or devices to: (A) extinguish,
control, or contain fire; and (B) provide protection from exposure to fire or
the products of
Fire protection sprinkler system contractor - correct answer.an individual
or organization that offers to undertake, represents itself as being able to
undertake, or undertakes the plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or
servicing of: (A) a fire protection sprinkler system; or (B) any part of a fire
protection sprinkler system >>> is a licensed professional or company
that designs, installs, inspects, and maintains fire sprinkler systems in
residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Their work is essential
for safeguarding lives and property by ensuring buildings comply with fire
safety codes and standards
,Individual - correct answer.a natural person, including an owner, manager,
officer, employee, or occupant.
Insurance agent - correct answer.(A) an individual, firm, or corporation
licensed under:
(i) Subchapter E, Chapter 981; or (ii) Subchapter A, B, C, D, E, or G,
Chapter 4051; or
(B) an individual authorized to represent an insurance fund or pool
created by a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this
state under Chapter 791, Government Code.
Installation - correct answer.the initial placement of equipment; or (B) the
extension, modification, or alteration of equipment after initial placement.
3 Types of fire sprinkler systems >>> Wet-pipe systems
Dry-pipe systems, Pre-action systems, Deluge systems:
License - correct answer.document issued to a responsible managing
employee authorizing the employee to engage in the fire protection
sprinkler system business in this state.
Maintenance - correct answer.the maintenance of a fire protection
sprinkler system or any part of a fire protection sprinkler system in the
condition of repair that provides performance as originally planned.
Organization - correct answer.a corporation, a partnership or other
business association, a governmental entity, or any other legal or
commercial entity.
,Registration certificate - correct answer.the document issued to a fire
protection sprinkler system contractor authorizing the contractor to
engage in business in this state
Responsible managing employee - correct answer.an individual
designated by a company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services
fire protection sprinkler systems to ensure that each fire protection
sprinkler system, as installed, maintained, or serviced, meets the
standards for the system as provided by law.
Service - correct answer.maintenance, repair, or testing
Section 6003.002 Applicability of Chapter - correct answer.(a) This
chapter does not apply to: (1) an employee of the United States, this
state, or any political subdivision of this state who acts as a fire protection
sprinkler system contractor for the employing governmental entity; (2)
the plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or servicing of a fire protection
sprinkler system in any property owned by the United States or this state;
(3) an individual or organization acting under court order as authorization;
(4) an individual or organization that sells or supplies products or
materials to a registered fire protection sprinkler system contractor; (5)
an installation, maintenance, or service project for which the total
contract price for labor, materials, and all other services is less than $100,
if:
(A) the project is not a part of a complete or more costly project, whether
the complete project is to be undertaken by one or more fire protection
sprinkler system contractors; or (B) the project is not divided into
contracts of less than $100 for the purpose of evading this chapter; (6) an
engineer licensed under Chapter 1001, Occupations Code, acting solely in
the engineer's professional capacity; (7) a regular employee of a
registered fire protection sprinkler system contractor; or (8) an owner or
lessee of property that: (A) installs a fire protection sprinkler system on
, the owned or leased property for the owner's or lessee's own use or for
family members' use; and (B) does not offer the property for sale or lease
before the first anniversary of the date of installation of the fire protection
sprinkler system. (b) This chapter does not authorize an individual or
organization to practice professional engineering other than in compliance
with Chapter 1001, Occupations Code
Section 6003.003 Effect on Local Regulation - correct answer.(a) This
chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter have uniform force and
effect throughout this state. A municipality or county may not enact an
order, ordinance, or rule requiring a fire protection sprinkler system
contractor to obtain a registration certificate from the municipality or
county. A municipality or county may not impose on a fire protection
sprinkler system contractor qualification or financial responsibility
requirements other than proof of a registration certificate. (b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a municipality or
county may require a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain
a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire protection
sprinkler system and require the installation of a fire protection sprinkler
system to conform to the building code or other construction
requirements of the municipality or county. (c) A municipal or county
order, ordinance, or rule in effect on September 1, 1983, is not invalidated
because of any provision of this chapter.
Section 6003.051 Administration of Chapter - correct answer.(a) The
department shall administer this chapter. (b) The commissioner may issue
rules necessary to administer this chapter through the state fire marshal.
Section 6003.052 Adoption of Rules - correct answer.(a) In adopting
necessary rules, the commissioner may use recognized standards,
including standards: (1) adopted by federal law or regulation; (2)
published by a nationally recognized standards-making organization; or
