Texas Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License

The Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License allows you to do the following work:

All types of fire alarm or detection devices or systems:
- Sale
- Installation
- Certification
- Service
- Monitoring

The scope of this license’s authorization DOES NOT include planning of commercial, one, or two family dwelling alarm or detection devices.

The holder of the Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License can be a designated employee to a business wanting to be issued an ACR, mandatory requirement for Alarm Branch Office Certificate of Registration and Alarm Certificate of Registration - Single-Station (ACR-SS).

How to Get the Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License in Texas?

View the Alarm License and Test Information document to learn about the scopes of work, application criteria, and exam clarifications
Pass the following examinations:
- Fire Alarm Technical (TFM12)
- Fire Alarm Statute & Rules (TFM11)
Obtain a biometric background check if one is not already on SFMO's records
Read, fulfill, and submit the Fire Alarm License Application (SF032)
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
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
Expect an answer from the Office after the application for Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) 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

Texas Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License Exam Prep Course

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Texas Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License Exam

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

Texas Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) 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 devices used for:
  - Detection
  - Notification
- Principles, requirements, installation, and use of:
  - Detection, supervisory and notification circuits
- Requirements and frequency for testing of alarms
SFMO Fire Alarm Technician TFM12 Official Content Outline

Texas Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) 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
SFMO Fire Alarm Statute & Rules TFM11 Official Content Outline

Texas Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) 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 TECHNICIAN (FAL) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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TEXAS FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN (FAL) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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