1. What is the purpose of theTexas Fire Rules:ANS: 1.To regulate the planning, selling, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems. 2. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices. 2. What does NFPA stand for?:ANS: National Fire Protection Association 3. Name a Recognized National Standards Organization?:ANS: The National Fire Protection Association 4. What is a Fire Alarm Device?:ANS: Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occured. 5. What is a Fire Detection Device?:ANS: Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present. 6. What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the Fire Alarm Rules?:ANS: 1. They can mandate that a system must be installed if they feel it s 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. 7. What Insurance is a firm required to have?:ANS: General Liability, with PRODUCTS, and COMPLETED OPERATIONS 8. What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have?:ANS: 100K for each incident of bodily injury or property damage 300k for all annual occurrences. 9. What two things are required to become licensed?:ANS: 1.You must past a written exam 2.You must be employed by a registered firm 10. What 4 standards & codes may the fire commissioner adopt to create the rules?:ANS: 1. NFPA Standards 2 / 11 2. Federal law or regulatory standards 3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization 4. Information provided by manufacturers 11. What 5 things can a municipality or county NOT require of a license holder?:ANS: 1. Demand they obtain a franchise 2. Demand fees or taxes 3. Post a bond 4. Demand they maintain a business location in their municipality/county 5. Demand financial requirements 12. Who do the Texas Fire Rules not apply to?:ANS: -Anyone not involved in the planning leasing, servicing, sales or maintenance of fire systems. -Anyone who installs electrical wiring or devices so long as:ANS: 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 -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