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A  General Engineering
B  General Building
C-2  Insulation and Acoustical
C-4  Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting
C-5  Framing and Rough Carpentry
C-6  Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry
C-7  Low Voltage Systems
C-8  Concrete
C-9  Drywall
C-10  Electrical
(For Exams before
May 27, 2009
C-10  Electrical
(For exams on or after
May 27, 2009
C-11  Elevator
C-12  Earthwork and Paving
C-13  Fencing
C-15  Flooring and Floor Covering
C-16  Fire Protection
C-17  Glazing
C-20  Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning
C-21  Building Moving and Demolition
C-23  Ornamental Metal
C-27  Landscaping
C-28  Lock and Security Equipment
(For exams on or before
June 24, 2009
C-28  Lock and Security Equipment
(For exams on or after
June 24, 2009
C-29  Masonry
C-31  Construction Zone Traffic Control
C-32  Parking and Highway Improvement
C-33  Painting and Decorating
C-34  Pipeline
C-35  Lathing and Plastering
C-36  Plumbing
C-38  Refrigeration
C-39  Roofing
C-42  Sanitation System
C-43  Sheet Metal
C-45  Electrical Sign
C-46  Solar
C-47  General Manufactured Housing
C-50  Reinforcing Steel
C-51  Structural Steel
C-53  Swimming Pool
C-54  Ceramic and Mosaic Tile
C-55  Water Conditioning
C-57  Well Drilling
C-60  Welding
C-61  Limited Specialty
No study guide available
(No trade exam required)
ASB  Asbestos Abatement Certification
HAZ  Hazardous Substances Removal Certification
LAW  Law and Business
 

Study Guide for the Fire Protection (C-16) Examination

FOR EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2008

Content of the Examination

The Fire Protection (C-16) Examination is divided into four major sections. These sections are:

1. Planning and Estimating (26%)

  1. System planning
  2. System design
  3. Project estimation

2. Fire Protection System Installation (36%)

  1. Installation of underground systems
  2. Installation of overhead systems
  3. Fire suppression and specialized installation

3. Testing, Maintenance, and Repair (20%)

  1. Fire sprinkler and standpipe systems
  2. Fire suppression systems

4. Safety (18%)

  1. Worker safety
  2. Job site safety
  3. Underground safety

*Percentages are approximate*


Test Site Policy
This is a closed-book examination. No reference materials may be used during the examination. All materials brought to the examination site must be left in an unmonitored area at your own risk.



Test Strategy

This is a multiple-choice examination with four choices per question. Some questions require mathematical computation. Examination questions are written to provide only one BEST answer and are NOT written as trick questions.


All correct answers have equal value. If you are unsure about a particular question, it is better to try to answer the question with the chance of possibly getting it correct (and earning one point) than it is to leave the question blank and definitely get it wrong (and lose one point).


Ample time is provided to answer all examination questions, so be sure to read each question and its four choices completely and carefully before selecting the BEST possible answer to the question.



Sample Questions

The following questions are typical of the types of items that are on the examination. The correct answer is highlighted.

1. What events are required to activate a preaction double interlock electric pneumatic system?

  1. Operation of a water flow device and drop in air pressure
  2. Operation of a control valve and sprinkler head
  3. Operation of a fire pull station and control valve
  4. Operation of detection device and sprinkler head

2. When should a contractor perform an underground flush test?

  1. Prior to connection to the supply source, and prior to connection to the system riser
  2. Prior to connection to the supply source, and after connection to the system riser
  3. After connection to the supply source, and prior to connection to the system riser
  4. After connection to the supply source, and after connection to the system riser

3. In addition to the standard hydrostatic test, what air pressure test is required for a dry pipe system?

  1. 30 psi for two hours
  2. psi for 24 hours
  3. 40 psi for two hours
  4. 40 psi for 24 hours

*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field*


Resources

Publisher information is provided. Additional sources for purchasing materials may be available online.


Automatic Sprinkler Systems Handbook,
(includes NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, and NFPA 13R).
National Fire Protection Association.
PHONE: (800) 344-3555.
FAX: (800) 593-6372.
INTERNET: www.nfpa.org


NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 17, 17A, 20, 24, 25, 96.
National Fire Protection Association.
PHONE: (800) 344-3555.
FAX: (800) 593-6372.
INTERNET: www.nfpa.org


California Fire Code.
California Code of Regulations, Title 24,
Building Standards Code, Part 9. International Code Council.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452.
FAX: (866) 891-1695.
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org


Cal/OSHA State of California Construction Safety Orders.
California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Public Safety, Division 1, Chapter 5.
Thompson/Barclays Division.
PHONE: (800) 888-3600.
FAX: (415) 344-4950.
INTERNET: http://ccr.oal.ca.gov


Cal/OSHA State of California Construction Safety Orders.
California Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Industrial Relations, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4.
BNI Publications, Inc.
PHONE: (888) 264-2665.
INTERNET: www.bnibooks.com
VIEW ONLINE: www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/LawsAndRegulations.htm

*Publisher information is current as of 09/08*

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