Texas
Fire Alarm Technician

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Texas State Fire Marshal's Office
PO Box 149221
Austin, TX 78714
Phone: (512) 305-7900
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Exam Content

Fire Alarm Statute & Rules Test (TFM11)
Texas Insurance Code, Chapter 6002 - Fire Alarm Rules, 28 TAC, Section 34.600

Passing Score:	70%

Fire Alarm Technical Test (TFM12)
Identifying the correct applicable NFPA standard
Definition of types of equipment and circuits
Selection of the proper type wire and cable
Operating principles of various type detectors
Location and limitation for the spacing of: detection devices, notification devices
Principles, requirements, installation and use of: detection circuits, supervisory circuits, notification circuits
Requirements and frequency for testing of alarms

Passing Score:	70%

The Fire Alarm Technical test (TFM12) may be substituted
with a NICET Level II certification. All NICET tests are
administered by the National Institute for Certification in
Engineering Technologies (NICET).

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	Fire Detection and Alarm Device Installation, Texas Insurance Code, Chapter 6002, 2011, TX Dept. of Insurance
2.	NFPA 72-2007: National Fire Alarm Code, , (excluding the Household Fire Alarm Chapter), NFPA.
3.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), Articles 760 and 300, 2008, NFPA.
4.	NFPA 13-2007: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA.
5.	NFPA 13D-2007: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA.
6.	NFPA 13R-2007: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies Up To and Including Four Stories in Height, NFPA.
7.	NFPA 15-2007: Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, NFPA.
8.	NFPA 16-2007: Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, NFPA.
9.	NFPA 17-2009: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, NFPA.
10.	NFPA 17A-2009: Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, NFPA.
11.	NFPA 25-2008: Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, NFPA.
12.	NFPA 90A-2009: Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilation Systems, NFPA.

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