TFM 11 2026 STUDY GUIDE FULLY SOLVED
QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
◉What does NFPA stand for? . Answer: National Fire Protection
Association
◉Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? . Answer: The
National Fire Protection Association
◉What is a Fire Alarm Device? . Answer: Any device capable of
warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured.
◉What is a Fire Detection Device? . Answer: Any device capable of
detecting that fire or smoke is present.
◉What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the
Fire Alarm Rules? . Answer: 1. They can mandate that a system must be
installed if they feel it s needed.
2. They can require standards that are higher than law.
3. They can require regular inspections
4. They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
,5. They can require, that the monitored property be contacted before a
dispatch is sent out.
◉What Insurance is a firm required to have? . Answer: General
Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
◉What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? . Answer: 100K
for each incident of bodily injury or property damage 300k for all annual
occurrences.
◉What two things are required to become licensed? . Answer: 1. You
must past a written exam
2. You must be employed by a registered firm
◉What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create
the rules? . Answer: 1. NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
◉What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a license
holder? . Answer: 1. Demand they obtain a franchise
2. Demand fees or taxes
3. Post a bond
, 4. Demand they maintain a business location in their
municipality/county
5. Demand financial requirements
◉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.
-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
QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
◉What does NFPA stand for? . Answer: National Fire Protection
Association
◉Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? . Answer: The
National Fire Protection Association
◉What is a Fire Alarm Device? . Answer: Any device capable of
warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured.
◉What is a Fire Detection Device? . Answer: Any device capable of
detecting that fire or smoke is present.
◉What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the
Fire Alarm Rules? . Answer: 1. They can mandate that a system must be
installed if they feel it s needed.
2. They can require standards that are higher than law.
3. They can require regular inspections
4. They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
,5. They can require, that the monitored property be contacted before a
dispatch is sent out.
◉What Insurance is a firm required to have? . Answer: General
Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
◉What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? . Answer: 100K
for each incident of bodily injury or property damage 300k for all annual
occurrences.
◉What two things are required to become licensed? . Answer: 1. You
must past a written exam
2. You must be employed by a registered firm
◉What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create
the rules? . Answer: 1. NFPA Standards
2. Federal law or regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers
◉What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a license
holder? . Answer: 1. Demand they obtain a franchise
2. Demand fees or taxes
3. Post a bond
, 4. Demand they maintain a business location in their
municipality/county
5. Demand financial requirements
◉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.
-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
