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What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'? A. To regulate the planning, selling, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems B. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices What does NFPA stand for? National Fire Protection Association Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? NPFA What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occurred What is a Fire Detection Device? Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present Which of the below can a municipality or county NOT demand in addition to the Fire Alarm Rules? They can impose qualification and financial responsibilities, in addition to the registration certificate What type Insurance policy is a firm required to have? General Liability What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? $100k/incident-$300k/annual What two things are required to become licensed? A. You must pass a written exam. B. You must be employed by a registered firm. Which of the following may the Fire Commissioner NOT adopt to create the rules? Standards published by a registered firm In which situation below do the Texas Fire Rules apply? A company that sells alarm systems at the customer premises, but does not install or maintain the equipment A 'fire detection device' is any device capable, through audible or visible means, of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring. T/F? False In which situation does the Texas Fire Rules apply to a Certified Electrician?

A Certified Electrician installs a smoke detector How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? No more than 30 days after the exam, the results shall be mailed If a certificate or pocket card is defaced or damaged it is Invalid How many years is a Certificate of License renewal valid for? 2 At what point must the Fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about to expire? 30 days prior to expiration How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? A. Pay the renewal fee before the expiration date How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for less than 90 days? Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25%) the original fee paid to obtain the license How do you obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for between 90 days & 2 years? Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee (100%) paid to obtain the license How do you obtain renewal of a license expired for more than 2 years? You do not. You take the test again Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems? No, unless he is licensed If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? You are granted 30 days to complete the application Let's say you are no longer employed by a registered firm. You can renew the license as long as you do not engage in "license activity" until you are employed by a registered firm. T/F? True You must you be employed by a licensed firm to have a license ISSUED. T/F? True On an inspection you notice that non-laboratory certified equipment was used. After research, you determine that it was compliant at the time of installation. You are required to upgrade the equipment. T/F? False Which of the following is a firm NOT required to do to train and supervise an employee who is exempt from the rules? Ensure that the employee is registered If State Fire Marshal determines violations in a hearing, they may take what disciplinary action? A. Suspend licenses B. Revoke licenses C. Refuse to issue licenses

If a license is revoked, how long must a person wait to re-apply? 1 year What type of criminal offense is committed when an individual plans, installs, runs a separate branch or runs a firm without being licensed? Class B Misdemeanor What is Monitoring equipment? Equipment used to transmit and receive alarm signals to and from a monitoring firm What does NICET stand for? National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies What is an example of an Approved Testing Laboratory? UL What is an Approved Testing Organization? NICET What are 'rules' governing a firm's Certificate of Registration? A. A specific location must be maintained by the firm and listed on the certificate B. The certificate must be posted conspicuously at the business location What would invalidate a firm's certificate? A change of ownership What causes a Firm's certificate to be revised? A change of name, location or mailing address What business change must the Fire Marshal be notified of, but does not require a revised certificate? A change of officers What does a 'Fire Alarm Technician' license allow? A. Installing, certifying, testing, servicing, monitoring, and maintenance of fire devices and systems B. Act as a fire alarm monitoring technician What does a 'Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician' license allow? Monitoring of fire devices and systems What does a 'Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent Single-station' license allow? Planning, installing, certifying, testing, servicing, monitoring, and maintenance of fire devices for single- station systems What does a 'Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent' license allow? A. Planning, installing, certifying, testing, servicing, monitoring, and maintenance of fire devices and systems B. Act as a fire alarm technician What does a 'Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent' license allow?

A. Planning, installing, certifying, testing, servicing, monitoring, and maintenance of fire devices and systems B. Act as a fire alarm technician C. Act as a residential fire alarm superintendent What is true of licenses issued by the state Fire Marshal? A. Any altered licenses are considered invalid B. Pocket licenses must be kept with each licensee C. Paper licenses must be displayed conspicuously at the business location How many days does a firm have to notify the Fire Marshall of an employee's termination? 14 What must 'Fire Alarm Technician' and 'Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent' applicants furnish the Marshall with? A. Successful completion of the Fire Marshal qualifying exam or B. A notification from NICET confirming the applicant has passed a test in work elements What must an applicant for a Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent furnish the Marshal with? A. Evidence of current registration in Texas as a registered engineer Or B. A notification from NICET confirming the applicant has passed a test in work elements pertaining to fire systems How many times can an applicant attempt a test within 12 months? 3 Repair is considered restoration to operating condition, or replacement of old equipment. When you replace old equipment, the new equipment must meet the latest standards, but the entire system does not need to be brought up to code. T/F? True What color is an installation label? White When must a fire system be "certified"? A. After installation B. After modification C. After addition

If a system has a red label attached, after fixing the conditions a _______ label should be attached certifying that the corrections were made. Service What is the purpose of a Fire Alarm Plans and Record Drawings tag? To certify that the plans adhere to all codes Which of the following should a residential white label NOT show? Installation date and Licensee stamped signature and license number What does the licensee signature on a service label mean? The service performed complies with the requirements of the law How many years must a service label stay in place? (with the exception of a Fire Marshal removing it) 2 If is a system is resulting in a fault condition a _______ label should be placed with black lettering on the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. Red If, after any service, inspection or test, a system does NOT comply with applicable codes and standards at the time of install a _________ label should be placed with black lettering on the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location. Yellow When should a blue label be used? It shows that an inspection or test has taken place When should a yellow label be used? The system does not meet applicable codes and standards Which of the below are NOT required on a yellow label? Local Fire Marshal address and telephone number Where should a label be attached? On the outside of the control panel or in a permanent location When should a red label be used? The system does not function or is inoperable After a red label is attached, the property owner or occupant must be orally notified immediately. The property owner and local jurisdiction must be informed in writing within 5 days of the label being attached. T/F? True Which of the below are NOT required on a red label? Superintendent name, address, telephone and registration number Which code specifically deals with Fire Detection and Alarm Device Installation? Texas Insurance Code 6002

Which TAC title addresses the Fire Alarm rules? 28 TAC~~34. A licensee is not required to carry with him a pocket license for identification when engaged in business activities. T/F? False A registered firm may not monitor a fire alarm system in Texas for an unregistered firm. T/F? True A registered firm must employ a minimum of how many technician licenses at each central station location? 1 One may not engage in the business of planning, certifying, leasing, selling, installing, servicing, monitoring or maintaining fire alarm or fire detection devices or systems unless there is a registration certificate issued by: Texas Department of Insurance One may be issued a limited registration certificate whose business is restricted only to: Monitoring After the completion of the installation of a fire alarm system (except for a one-or-two-family residence) one needs to complete an installation certificate following the format set forth by: State Fire Marshal A fire alarm system may be planned by a fire alarm planning superintendent, a residential fire alarm planning superintendent, and no one else. T/F? False Fire alarm plans and manuals should not be kept inside the fire alarm panel. T/F? True A fire alarm technician can supervise monitoring. T/F? True A residential fire alarm superintendent may not perform as a fire alarm technician. T/F? False Which documents may not be used in lieu of testing with the department to obtain a license? Firefighter exam certification What is the initial fee for a fire alarm license? $ What is the renewal late fee for a fire alarm license (expired 1 to 90 days)? $ What is the renewal fee for a company certification of registration? $ What 5 things must be listed on a RED label?

A. 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS STATE FIRE MARSHALL

2. Status of the system - Inoperable, Impaired, or Fault
3. The firm's name, address, telephone and registration number
4. Date label was attached and Licensee signature and license number
5. A list of conditions resulting in the label What 5 things can a Municipality or County NOT require of a license holder? C. 1. Demand they obtain a franchise
6. Demand fees or taxes
7. Post a Bond
8. Demand they maintain a business location in their municipality/county
9. Demand financial requirements on them When must the 3 Installation Inspections be performed
10. At the completion of the device back box but prior to #
11. at the completion of the cable installation but prior to #
12. at the completion of the device installation but prior to ACTIVATION What 5 things must be listed on a YELLOW label
13. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL
14. SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS
15. The firm's name, address, telephone and registration number
16. Date label was attached and Licensee signature and license number
17. A list of conditions resulting in the label Where must the 3 copies of the installation certificate be distributed?
18. Original stays on site
19. One copy retained for life of system or ten years by the Fire Marshall's office
20. One copy sent within ten days to the local authority having jurisdiction Which 3 actions constitute a criminal offense? J. 1. Planning, installing or monitoring systems without a license
21. Running a separate branch without its own certificate
22. Running a firm without at least one employee who is a Technician, Superintendent or Planning superintendent What 3 practices concerning the Fire licensing are prohibited by law?
23. Planning, certifying, selling, installing, monitoring and maintaining fire systems without a license.
24. Attempting to obtain a license fraudulently
25. Violating any of the Texas Fire Rules What 5 things should a RESIDENTIAL Installation Label show
26. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL
27. INSTALLATION RECORD

3. The firm's name, address, telephone and registration number
4. Installation date and Licensee signature and license number
5. An inscription certifying the install meets code What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the Fire Alarm Rules
6. They can mandate that a system must be installed if they feel it is needed.
7. They can require standards that are higher than law.
8. They can require regular inspections.
9. They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
10. They can require, that the monitored property be contacted before a dispatch is sent out What 4 Standards & Codes may the Fire Commissioner adopt to create the rules?
11. NFPA standards
12. Federal law or Regulatory standards
13. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
14. Information provided by manufacturers