Texas Fire Alarm Practice Test (with solutions)
Question : 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
Question : What does N.F.P.A stand for?
Correct answer: National Fire Protection Agency
Question : What is a fire alarm device?
Correct answer: Any device that is capable of warning
audibly or visually when a fire has occurred.
Question : What is a fire detection device?
Correct answer: Any device that is capable of detecting that
fire or smoke is present.
Question : 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
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)
Question : 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
Question : What two things are required to become licensed?
Correct answer: -You must pass a written exam.
-You must be employed by a registered firm.
Question : What 4 standards and codes may the fire
commissioner adopt to create the rules?
Correct answer: -N.F.P.A standards
-Federal law or regulatory standards
-Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
-Information provided by manufacturers
Question : Who do the Texas fire rules NOT apply to?
Correct 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