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Positive Interaction with Difficult People
Avoid Duress Dealing with Panic & Holdup Alarms
NEC 2026 – Overview & code-wide changes
Texas Level 1 Exam
MSA How to Prepare for the Test
Texas Level 1 - 2025
Understanding Business Insurance
Project Management for Low Voltage Contractors
Ethics by Southwest Dispatch 2024
National Electrical Code (NEC) 2024 Update
Meter Use
Ethics 2022 Update
CEU Submittal
Fire Prep- Fire Alarm Monitoring TFM14 test
Fire Prep- Fire Alarm Residential TFM13 test
Fire Prep- Fire Alarm Technician TFM12 test
Fire Prep- Fire Alarm Statute & Rules TFM11 test
TBFAA 2020 Membership Meeting, Elections and Legislative Update / Q&A
TBFAA 2020 Convention - DPS Update- Q&A
TBFAA 2020 Convention - State Fire Marshal’s Office Update / Q&A
How to Give Effective Sales Presentations
Time Management
Handling Objections
Closing
Value Selling
Needs Analysis
Upselling
Approaching the Sale
Prospecting
False Alarm Reduction 101
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Ethics
Texas Household Fire Alarm Course
Texas Level 1

Course Home

L1-00 – Introduction

L1-00.01 Goals of This Course

L1-00.02 Course Overview

L1-00.03 Why you are here

L1-00.04 What TBFAA does for you

L1-00.05 We need your involvement!

L1-00.06 Disclaimers

Burglar Alarm Systems

L1-01 – Burglar Alarm Systems

L1-01.00 – Burglar Alarm Systems

L1-01.01 Burglar Alarm Objectives

L1-01.02 Burglar Alarm Components

L1-01.03 – Burglar Alarm Components

L1-01.04 – Burglar Alarm Components

L1-01.05 Burglar Alarm Components

L1-01.06 Alarm System Is Like Human Body

L1-01.07 Burglar Alarm System- Demonstration

L1-01.08 System Integration

L1-02A – Burglar Alarm Sensors

L1-02A.01 – Burglar Alarm Sensors

L1-02A.02 Sensor Use Examples

L1-02AB.03 What is Normal

L1-02B – Burglar Alarm Switches & Contacts

L1-02B.01 – How a Magnetic Contact Switch Works

L1-02B.02 – Normally Open Contacts

L1-02B.03 – Normally Closed Contacts

L1-02B.04 – Magnetic Contact Switch

L1-02B.05 -Magnetic Reed Switch

L1-02B.06 – Balanced Contact

L1-02B.07 – Surface Mount Contact

L1-02B.08 – Recess Mount Contact

L1-02B.09 – Built in Transmitters

L1-02B.10 – Gap Ratings

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L1-02C – Glassbreak Sensor

L1-02C.01 – Glassbreak Sensors

L1-02C.02 – Acoustic Glassbreak Sensor

L1-02C.03 – Acoustic Glassbreak Sensor

L1-02C.04 – Acoustic Glassbreak Sensor

L1-02C.05 – Acoustic Glassbreak Tester

L1-02C.06 – Soft vs Hard Acoustics

L1-02C.07 – Shock Glassbreak Sensor

L1-02C.08 – Acoustic/Shock Glassbreak Sensor

L1-02C.09 – Applications – Small Rooms

L1-02C.10 – Applications – Large Rooms

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L1-02D – Motion Sensors

L1-02D.01 – Motion Sensors

L1-02D.02 – Types of Motion Sensors

L1-02D.03 – Passive Infrared (PIR)

L1-02D.04 – Infrared Energy

L1-02D.05 – How it Works

L1-02D.06 – Parts of a PIR

L1-02D.07 – Fresnel Lens

L1-02D.08 – PIR Sensor

L1-02D.09 – How a PIR Works

L1-02D.10 – Single Zone

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L1-02E – Other Sensors

L1-02E.01 Other Sensors

L1-02E.02 – Audio

L1-02E.03 – Outdoor Sensors

L1-02E.04 – Considerations for Outdoor Sensors

L1-02E.05 – Outdoor Installation Guidelines

L1-02E.06 – Birds and animals

L1-02E.07 – Trees and bushes

L1-02E.08 -Testing Outdoor Sensors

L1-02E.09 – Outdated Sensors

L1-02E.10 – Outdated Sensors

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Holdup Alarm Systems

L1-03 – Holdup, Robbery, Duress, Panic or Emergency Alarm Systems

L1-03.00 – Holdup, Robbery, Duress, Panic or Emergency Alarm Systems

L1-03.01 – What is Robbery?

L1-03.02 – Robbery Alarm Objectives

L1-03.03 – Several Types

L1-03.04 – How They Work

L1-03.05 Silent Holdup/Robbery or Panic, Ambush/Duress Alarm

L1-03.06 Audible Panic

L1-03.07 – Buttons

L1-03.08 Single Action Buttons

L1-03.09 Portable Buttons

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Control Panels

L1-04A – Control Panels

L1-04A.01 Control Panels

L1-04A.02 – Selecting the Control

L1-04A.03 – Protect the Control

L1-04A.04 – Zones

L1-04A.05 – Zones

L1-04A.06 – Zone Wiring

L1-04A.07 – Zones

L1-04A.08 – Addressable – Point ID

L1-04A.09 – Add Zones

L1-04A.10 – Decide on Zones

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L1-04B – Power

L1-04B.01 – Power

L1-04B.02 – Transformers

L1-04B.03 – AC Circuit Problems

L1-04B.04 – Dedicated AC circuit

L1-04B.05 – Code Requirement (NFPA 731)

L1-04B.06 – Secure Transformer

L1-04B.07 – Avoid GFCI Outlets

L1-04B.08 – Locating Transformers

L1-04B.09 – Transient Protection

L1-04B.10 – Backup Battery

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L1-04C – Remotes

L1-04C.01 Remotes

L1-04C.02 – Touchpads/keypads

L1-04C.03 – Keyfob

L1-04C.04 – Keyswitches

L1-04C.05 – Smart Phone Apps

L1-04C.06 – Locating Remote Keypads

L1-04D – Configure & Program

L1-04D.01 – Programming Methods

L1-04D.02 – Labeling Devices

L1-04D.03 – Avoid False Alarms

L1-04D.04 – Notify Occupants

L1-04D.05 – Check Integration

L1-04D.06 – Learn the Options

L1-04D.07 – Create Your Program

L1-04D.08 – Save Before Updating

L1-04D.09 – Programming Steps

L1-04D.10 – Backup Your Data

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L1-04E – Wiring the Control

L1-04E.01 Connect the Sensors

L1-04E.02 Connect the Sensors

L1-04E.03 Connect the Power

L1-04E.04 – Connect the RJ31 X

Communications

L1-05A – Communications

L1-05A.01 – Communication

L1-05A.02 – Digital Communicators

L1-05A.03 -Cellular

L1-05A.04 – Long Range Radio

L1-05A.05 – Internet or IP

L1-05A.06 – Types of Alarm Signals

L1-05A.07 – Other Signals

L1-05A.08 – Verification

L1-05A.09 – Audio & Video Verification

L1-05A.10 – Cancellation of Alarm Signal

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L1-05B – Telephone

L1-05B.01 – Plain old telephone service (POTS)

L1-05B.02 – The Network

L1-05B.03 – The RJ31-X

L1-05B.04 – RJ31-X Wiring

L1-05B.05 – RJ31X Cord

L1-05B.06 – Line Seizure

L1-05B.07 – Standard 4-Pair UTP Color Codes

L1-05B.08 – Subscriber Network Interface

L1-05B.09 – SNI- Points to Remember

L1-05B.10 – POTS Telephone Interface (SNI) Wiring

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L1-05C – Cellular

L1-05C.01 – How Does Cellular Work?

L1-05C.02 – How Do Cell Phones Work?

L1-05C.03 – Generations

L1-05C.04 – Explaining 5G

L1-05C.05 – GSM or CDMA

L1-05C.06 – GSM or CDMA

L1-05C.07 – Coverage Map -(AT&T- US Cellular)

L1-05C.08 – Coverage Map – Sprint

L1-05C.09 – Coverage Map – T- Mobile

L1-05C.10 – Coverage Map – Verizon

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L1-05D – Radio

L1-05D.01 – Radio Communicators

L1-05D.02 – Radio Frequency

L1-05D.03 – One-way Radio Communicators

L1-05D.04 – Signal Blocking

L1-05D.05 – Repeaters

L1-05D.06 – Two-way Radio Communicators

L1-05D.07 – Two-way communicator

L1-05D.08 – Transceiver

L1-05D.09 – Two-way Radio Network

L1-05D.10 – Mesh Radio Technology

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L1-05E.01 – Networks

L1-05E.02 – Types of Networks

L1-05E.03 – Local Area Networks

L1-05E.04 – Wide Area Network

L1-05E.05 – Internet

L1-05E.06 – The Internet

L1-05E.07 – Last Mile Options

L1-05E.08 – Options

L1-05E.09 – Internet Backbone

L1-05E.10 – Routing Data

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L1-05F – VOiP

L1-05F.01 – VOiP

L1-05F.02 – VoIP Diagram

L1-05F.03 – ATA

L1-05F.04 – Softphones

L1-05F.05 – IP Phones

L1-05F.06 – The Impacts of VoIP Systems

L1-05F.07 – One Specific VoIP System

L1-05F.08 – Phone Wiring to Alarm System – Before VoIP HookUp

L1-05F.09 – Phone Wiring to Alarm System – After VoIP HookUp

L1-05F.10 – Challenges With VoIP Services Today

Notification

L1-06 – Notification Devices

L1-06.01 – Horns

L1-06.02 – Strobes

L1-06.03 – Active Graphic Annunciator

L1-06.04 – Static Graphic Annunciator

L1-06.05 – Tabular Annunciator

L1-06.06 – Siren

L1-06.07 – Bell

L1-06.08 – Smoke Emitting Devices

L1-06.09 – Locating Audible Devices

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My Courses

Positive Interaction with Difficult People
Avoid Duress Dealing with Panic & Holdup Alarms
NEC 2026 – Overview & code-wide changes
Texas Level 1 Exam
MSA How to Prepare for the Test
Texas Level 1 - 2025
Understanding Business Insurance
Project Management for Low Voltage Contractors
Ethics by Southwest Dispatch 2024
National Electrical Code (NEC) 2024 Update
Meter Use
Ethics 2022 Update
CEU Submittal
Fire Prep- Fire Alarm Monitoring TFM14 test
Fire Prep- Fire Alarm Residential TFM13 test
Fire Prep- Fire Alarm Technician TFM12 test
Fire Prep- Fire Alarm Statute & Rules TFM11 test
TBFAA 2020 Membership Meeting, Elections and Legislative Update / Q&A
TBFAA 2020 Convention - DPS Update- Q&A
TBFAA 2020 Convention - State Fire Marshal’s Office Update / Q&A
How to Give Effective Sales Presentations
Time Management
Handling Objections
Closing
Value Selling
Needs Analysis
Upselling
Approaching the Sale
Prospecting
False Alarm Reduction 101
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Ethics
Texas Household Fire Alarm Course
Texas Level 1

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