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C-16 (CR-16) Fire Protection Systems (Commercial) (2020-03-05)

Installation, alteration and repair of fire protection systems using water, steam, gas or chemicals. Included is any required excavation, trenching, backfilling and grading, piping from structure and connections to off-premise water supply adjacent to property involving a fire protection system. Systems may include the following areas of work and related equipment: restaurant hood protection systems; fire pumps and drivers; pressure and storage tanks; all piping and valves; sprinkler heads and nozzles; and application of materials for the prevention of corrosion or freezing. Also included are air compressors, air receivers, bottled inert gases, pressurized chemicals, manifolds, pneumatic, hydraulic or electronic controls, low voltage signaling systems, control piping and the flushing and testing of systems.

75 Questions
70% Minimum Passing Score
180 Minutes Time Allowed

The reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination.  The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available.  For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.

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    International Plumbing Code 2018

    Publication Year: 2018

    $100.00

    The IPC provides minimum regulations for plumbing facilities in terms of both performance and prescriptive objectives, and provides for the acceptance of new and innovative products, materials, and systems. Important changes include: Updated table for the Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixtures. Single-user toilet facilities (a room having a single water closet and a single lavatory) are not required to be labeled for use by only a male or female (separated use designations). Solar thermal water heating systems need to conform to the ICC 900/SRCC 300 standard. Well systems are required to comply with standard NGWA-01 where local requirements do not cover subject matter or are lacking in detail on others.

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    International Plumbing Code Turbo Tabs 2018

    Publication Year: 2018

    $18.00

    2018 IPC Turbo Tabs consist of clear plastic self-adhesive tabs that have key sections of the 2018 International Plumbing Code printed on them in an easy-to-read format. Can be used with either the 2018 International Plumbing Code or the 2018 IPC Code and Commentary.

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    International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings 2018

    Publication Year: 2018

    $150.00

    This comprehensive code comprises all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. For the most current adoptions details go to International Code AdoptionsThe IRC contains many important changes such as:An updated seismic map reflects the most conservative Seismic Design Category (SDC) based on any soil type and a new map reflects less conservative SDCs when Site Class A, B or D is applicable.The townhouse separation provisions now include options for using two separate fire-resistant-rated walls or a common wall.An emergency escape and rescue opening is no longer required in basement sleeping rooms where the dwelling has an automatic fire sprinkler system and the basement has a second means of egress or an emergency escape opening.The exemption for interconnection of smoke alarms in existing areas has been deleted.New girder/header tables have been revised to incorporate the use of #2 Southern Pine in lieu of #1 Southern Pine.New tables address alternative wood stud heights and the required number of full height studs in high wind areas.

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    NFPA 17A: Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems 2013

    Publication Year: 2013

    $149.00

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    NFPA 17: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing System 2013

    Publication Year: 2013

    $149.00

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    NFPA 14: Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems 2013

    Publication Year: 2013

    $149.00

    NFPA 14 provides requirements for the installation of standpipes and hose systems to ensure that systems will work as intended to deliver adequate and reliable water supplies in a fire emergency.

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    NFPA 11: Standard For Low, Medium And High Expansion Foam 2016

    2016 Edition

    $150.00

    This standard covers the design, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of low-, medium-, and high-expansion foam systems for fire protection. Criteria apply to fixed, semi-fixed, or portable systems for interior and exterior hazards

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    NFPA 10: Standard For Portable Fire Extinguishers 2007

    2007 Edition

    $149.00

    The provisions of this standard apply to the selection, installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable extinguishing equipment. A.1.1 Many fires are small at origin and can be extinguished by the use of portable fire extinguishers. Notification of the fire department as soon as a fire is discovered is strongly recommended. This alarm should not be delayed by awaiting results of the application of portable fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers can represent an important segment of any overall fire protection program.

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    NFPA 12: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System 2015

    Publication Year: 2015

    $68.00

    The Standard is prepared for the use and guidance of those who purchase, design, install, test, inspect, approve, list, operate or maintain carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system equipment. Coverage addresses total flooding systems, local application systems, hand hose line systems, standpipe systems, and mobile supplies.

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    Uniform Plumbing Code 2015

    $100.00

    2015 Uniform Plumbing Code Study Guide is a tool for self-study or classroom training that assists users in better understanding the requirements of the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code.

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    NFPA 2001:Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems 2015

    Publication Year: 2015

    $149.00

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    NFPA 12A: Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems 2015

    $149.00

    This standard contains requirements for total flooding Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systems to help those who design, install, test, inspect, approve, list, operate, maintain, decommission, and remove halogenated agent systems ensure that such equipment will function as intended throughout its life.

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    NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016

    Publication Year: 2016

    $153.00

    Rules cover the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, fire warning equipment and emergency communications systems (ECS), and their components. Provisions are expressed in prescriptive requirements with performance-based design methods and risk analysis requirements provided and essential for the proper design and integration of mass notification systems.

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    International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings Turbo Tabs 2018

    Publication Year: 2018

    $18.00

    2018 IRC Turbo Tabs consists of clear plastic self-adhesive tabs that have key sections of the 2018 International Residential Code printed on them in an easy-to-read format. Can be used with either the 2018 International Residential Code or the 2018 IRC Code and Commentary.

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    NFPA 96: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations 2014

    $149.00

    NFPA 96 provides preventive and operative fire safety requirements intended to reduce the potential fire hazard of both public and private commercial cooking operations.

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    Blank Quick Reference Tabs

    $13.00

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    NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 Edition

    Publication Year: 2016

    $164.00