Rules and Installation Flashcards
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?
National Fire Protection Association - NFPA
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
True or False.
A ‘fire detection device’ is any device capable, through audible or visible means, of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring.
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?
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced or damaged it is
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
True or False?
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.
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
True or False?
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.
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~~34.600
True or False?
A licensee is not required to carry with him a pocket license for identification when engaged in business activities.
False
True or Fal se?
A registered firm may not monitor a fire alarm system in Texas for an unregistered firm.
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
True or False?
A fire alarm system may be planned by a fire alarm planning superintendent, a residential fire alarm planning superintendent, and no one else.
False
True or False?
Fire alarm plans and manuals should not be kept inside the fire alarm panel.
True
True or False?
A fire alarm technician can supervise monitoring.
True
True of False?
A residential fire alarm superintendent may not perform as a fire alarm technician
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?
$120
What is the renewal late fee for a fire alarm license (expired 1 to 90 days)?
$30
What is the renewal fee for a company certification of registration?
$1000
What 5 things must be listed on a RED label?
A. 1. DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS STATE FIRE MARSHALL
- Status of the system - Inoperable, Impaired, or Fault
- The firm’s name, address, telephone and registration number
- Date label was attached and Licensee signature and license number
- 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
- Demand fees or taxes
- Post a Bond
- Demand they maintain a business location in their municipality/county
- Demand financial requirements on them
When must the 3 Installation Inspections be performed
- At the completion of the device back box but prior to #2
- at the completion of the cable installation but prior to #3
- at the completion of the device installation but prior to ACTIVATION
What 5 things must be listed on a YELLOW label
- DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL
- SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS
- The firm’s name, address, telephone and registration number
- Date label was attached and Licensee signature and license number
- A list of conditions resulting in the label
Where must the 3 copies of the installation certificate be distributed?
- Original stays on site
- One copy retained for life of system or ten years by the Fire Marshall’s office
- 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
- Running a separate branch without its own certificate
- 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?
- Planning, certifying, selling, installing, monitoring and maintaining fire systems without a license.
- Attempting to obtain a license fraudulently
- Violating any of the Texas Fire Rules
What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the Fire Alarm Rules
- They can mandate that a system must be installed if they feel it is needed.
- They can require standards that are higher than law.
- They can require regular inspections.
- They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
- 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?
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 is 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 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 should a RESIDENTIAL Installation Label show
- DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL
- INSTALLATION RECORD
- The firm’s name, address, telephone and registration number
- Installation date and Licensee signature and license number
- An inscription certifying the install meets code
