TEXAS FIRE ALARM PRACTICE TEST

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TEXAS FIRE ALARM PRACTICE TEST

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT

SOLUTIONS.

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

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 1 / 4

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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

• 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. 2 / 4

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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

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

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-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.

In what situations do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to certified Electricians? - correct answer- -Certified electricians who install single station residential equipment

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