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Texas Fire Alarm Licensing, Education & Exam Prep
The Texas Fire Alarm License is divided into different levels, including Fire Alarm Technician and Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent. Each license type determines the scope of work the individual is authorized to perform, from installation and maintenance to system design and planning. We have the books, courses, and professionals ready to help you pass. All our training is offered in an online self-paced format.
Our Texas Fire Alarm exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time and is backed by our no pass, no pay policy. Our courses are accessible from almost any device, any time. We hope you’ll make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Texas Fire Alarm License.
What type of work can be done with the Texas Fire Alarm license?
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Fire Alarm Technician (FAL)
A Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) license allows an individual to sell, install, certify, service, and monitor all types of fire alarm and detection systems. However, it does not permit the license holder to engage in any system planning.
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Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent (APS)
A Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent (APS) license allows an individual to sell, plan, install, certify, service, and monitor all types of fire alarm and detection systems.
What are the requirements to getting a Texas Fire Alarm license?
Fire Alarm Technician (FAL)
- passing the exam, must be done within one year of the date the application was filed
- Have a fingerprint background check done if you don’t have one on file with SFMO
- Submit an Individual Application
- Provide the name of the company where the employee will be registered. If the company is not licensed with SFMO, the company will need to submit a Fire Alarm Certificate of Registration application
- Submit the applications, forms, and fees at the same time
Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent (APS)
- You must meet one of the following requirements:
- Have a current Electronic Security Association (ESA) Level III Fire Alarm Designer certification
- Pass the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III Fire Alarm Systems test
- Be a licensed Texas Professional Engineer
- Passing the exam, must be done within one year of the date the application was filed
- Have a fingerprint background check done if you don’t have one on file with SFMO
- Submit an Individual Application
- Provide the name of the company where the employee will be registered. If the company is not licensed with SFMO, the company will need to submit a Fire Alarm Certificate of Registration application
- Submit the applications, forms, and fees at the same time
How do I obtain a Texas Fire Alarm license?
To apply for your license, contact the State Fire Marshall's office licensing administration division at 512-676-6800 or visit their website to submit online.
Texas requires 8 hours of continuing education for the Fire Alarm license. Texas has reciprocity agreements with South Carolina and Georgia.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our Texas Fire Alarm license exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
PURCHASE EXAM PREP, BOOKS, & STUDY!
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license in the fire alarm business. We offer industry leading Texas Fire Alarm license exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
PASS THE STATE EXAM
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Contact PSI at 800-733-9267 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities. Pre-approval is required from the testing agency prior to scheduling the exam.
APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through the State Fire Marshall's office. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which Fire Alarm license exam do I need to take in Texas?
To schedule your Texas Fire Alarm licensing exam, visit psiexams.com or call 800-733-9267.
Fire Alarm Technician (FAL)
- Number of questions: 50
- Passing Score: 70%
- CLOSED BOOK
- Topics Include: Identification of applicable NFPA standards, Types of equipment and circuits, Proper type of wire and cable, Detector operating principles, Location and limitation for the spacing of detection and notification devices, Principles, requirements, installation, and use of Detection circuits, Supervisory circuits, Notification circuits, Alarm testing requirements and frequency.
Fire Alarm Statutes and Rules
- Number of questions: 50
- Passing Score: 70%
- CLOSED BOOK
- Topics Include: Texas Fire Alarm Statutes and Rules, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Administrative Code.
How do I pass the Texas Fire Alarm license exam?
The Texas Fire Alarm contractor exams are closed book. The references below and our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.
The exam prep includes math and accounting, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each reference, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
Online Texas Fire Alarm License Exam Prep Includes:
- Calculation Lessons - Here, we teach you load calculations for sizing HVAC ducts, and heating & cooling systems.
- Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
- Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
- Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.
NEC 2023, NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2022
NFPA 90A: Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2024
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