TFM 11 EXAM/82 ANSWERED QUESTIONS
A+ GRADED
What is the purpose of the Texas Fire Rules - -1. To regulate the planning,
selling, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems.
2. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices.
-What does NFPA stand for? - -National Fire Protection Association
-Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - -The National Fire
Protection Association
-What is a Fire Alarm Device? - -Any device capable of warning, audibly or
visually, that a fire has occured.
-What is a Fire Detection Device? - -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? - -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? - -General Liability, with
PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS
-What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - -100K for each
incident of bodily injury or property damage 300k for all annual occurrences.
-What two things are required to become licensed? - -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? - -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?
- -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? - --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 equipment for residential use, so long as the installer is
knowledgeable and meets N.F.P.A standards.
-A licensed alarm technician who installs fire keypad panics
-True or False: A fire detection device is any device capable, through audible
or visible means of warning that fire or combustion has occurred is
occurring? - -False
-In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified
Electricians? - --Certified electricians who install single station residential
equipment
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