A Fire protection contractor lays out, fabricates and installs all types of fire protection systems; including all the equipment associated with these systems, excluding electrical alarm systems.
Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)
Content of the Examination
The Fire Protection (C-16) Examination is divided into four major sections. These sections are:
1. Design and Pre-Installation (33%)
Estimating and job planning
Design of underground systems
Design of overhead wet sprinkler systems
Design of dry and pre-action systems
Design of special hazards systems
2. Fabrication and Installation (37%)
Material listing and selection
Installation of underground systems
Installation of overhead systems and seismic requirements
Acceptance testing of overhead and underground systems
Acceptance testing of pumps
3. Testing and Maintenance (12%)
Testing and maintenance of overhead systems
Testing and maintenance of underground systems
Testing and maintenance of special hazards systems
Repair and replacement of fire suppression systems
4. Work Safety (18%)
Heavy equipment safety
Trench safety
Power tool safety
Personal safety
*Percentages are approximate*
Sample Questions
The following questions are typical of the types of items that are on the examination. The correct answer is highlighted.
1. In Ordinary Hazard pipe schedule systems, what is the maximum number of sprinklers allowed for a 3” steel pipe?
35 sprinklers
40 sprinklers
45 sprinklers
50 sprinklers
2. Refer to booklet – Project #4. If the end head pressure is 8.0 psi, what is the total flow at C1?
14.8 gpm
15.0 gpm
15.6 gpm
15.8 gpm
3. According to OSHA, a permit is required prior to excavation when the trench meets or exceeds what minimum depth?
4’
5’
6’
7’
*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field*
