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Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) License

The Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) License enables you to:

  • Sell, plan, install, certify, service, and monitor:
    • All types of fire alarm or detection devices or systems (including commercial and one- and two-family dwellings systems)

This license DOES NOT allow the holder to plan alarms and detection devices related to commercial activity.

A Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) Licensee can become the designated employee to a business desiring to be attributed an ACR, mandatory criteria for Alarm Branch Office Certificate of Registration and Alarm Certificate of Registration – Single-Station (ACR-SS).

How to Get the Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) License in Texas?

  1. View the Alarm License and Test Information document to learn about the scopes of work, application criteria, and exam clarifications
  2. Pass the corresponding tests:
    • Fire Alarm Technical (TFM12)
    • Fire Alarm Residential (TFM13)
    • Fire Alarm Statute & Rules (TFM11)
  3. Obtain a biometric background check if one is not already on SFMO's records
  4. Read, fulfill, and submit the Fire Alarm License Application (SF032)
  5. Provide the name of the company where the employee will be registered
    • The business must apply for a Fire Alarm Certificate of Registration (SF031) if the SFMO has not licensed it yet
  6. Send any required documentation, and pay the fees in full by mailing them to the Texas Department of Insurance (State Fire Marshal’s Office - P.O. Box 12107, Austin, Texas 78711-2107) or through the Sircon online platform
    • The cost for more than one application must be combined into a singular payment to cover all fees
  7. Expect an answer from the Office after the application for Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) has been successfully validated
    • Individual Licenses are sent via email to the licensee's registered email address; paper licenses and pocket cards are no longer provided
    • Contact the State Fire Marshal Office at (512) 676-6800, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to obtain more details about the licensure process

The Fire Alarm Technical (TFM12) exam may be waived if an individual holds a current Electronic Security Association (ESA) Level II Fire Alarm Technician certification or by passing the NICET® Fire Alarm Systems Level II test

Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) License Exam Prep Course

Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade exams, including the official reference lists.

Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) Fire Alarm Technician TFM12 Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Types of Questions: True/false or multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Identifying the correct applicable NFPA standard
    • Definition of types of equipment and circuits
    • Selection of the proper type of wire and cable
    • Operating principles of various types of detectors
    • Location and limitation for the spacing of:
      • Detection and notification devices
    • Principles, requirements, installation, and use of circuits for diverse purposes such as:
      • Detection
      • Supervisory
      • Notification
    • Requirements and frequency for testing of alarms
  • PSI© Fire Alarm Technician TFM12 Official Content Outline

Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) Fire Alarm Residential TFM13 Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Types of Questions: True/false or multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Household fire alarm systems:
      • Detector type, location, and spacing
      • Required quantity of detectors
      • Single and multiple station detector requirements
      • Power supplies
      • Maintenance and tests
  • PSI© Fire Alarm Residential TFM13 Official Content Outline

Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) Fire Alarm Statute & Rules TFM11 Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Types of Questions: True/false or multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Texas Insurance Code - Fire Detection and Alarm Device Installation
    • Texas Administrative Code - Fire Alarm Rules
  • PSI© Fire Alarm Statute & Rules TFM11 Official Content Outline

Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • TEXAS FIRE ALARM RESIDENTIAL SUPERINTENDENT (RAS) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $1,111.88

  • TEXAS FIRE ALARM RESIDENTIAL SUPERINTENDENT (RAS) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $1,191.88

Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) Fire Alarm Technician TFM12 Exam Books

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Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) Fire Alarm Residential TFM13 Exam Book

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Texas Fire Alarm Residential Superintendent (RAS) Fire Alarm Statute & Rules TFM11 Exam Book

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