What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'? - ANSWER A. To regulate the planning, selling, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems
B. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
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What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? - ANSWER NPFA
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? - ANSWER Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occurred
What is a Fire Detection Device? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER They can impose qualification and financial responsibilities, in addition to the registration certificate
What type Insurance policy is a firm required to have? - ANSWER General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? - ANSWER $100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Standards published by a registered firm
In which situation below do the Texas Fire Rules apply? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER False
In which situation does the Texas Fire Rules apply to a Certified Electrician? - ANSWER A Certified Electrician installs a smoke detector
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Invalid
How many years is a Certificate of License renewal valid for? - ANSWER 2
At what point must the Fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about to expire? - ANSWER 30 days prior to expiration
How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER You do not. You take the test again
Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems? - ANSWER No, unless he is licensed
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER True
You must you be employed by a licensed firm to have a license ISSUED. T/F? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER False
Which of the following is a firm NOT required to do to train and supervise an employee who is exempt from the rules? - ANSWER Ensure that the employee is registered
If State Fire Marshal determines violations in a hearing, they may take what disciplinary action ? - ANSWER A. Suspend licenses
B. Revoke licenses
C. Refuse to issue licenses
If a license is revoked, how long must a person
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