NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
Examination
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
Examination
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
Examination
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
,Examination
EXAM COVERAGE AREAS (10 MOST TESTED DOMAINS)
1. Licensing Qualifications and Experience Requirements – Experience
pathways, journeyman requirements, degree substitutions, and supervisory
verification 1 15
2. Application Process and Examination Administration – DOB NOW filing, fees,
scheduling, reapplication timelines, and appeal procedures 3 8
3. NYC Construction Codes and Fire Code Application – Administrative Code
provisions, rule citations, and code coordination 5 10
4. Automatic Sprinkler System Design and Installation – NFPA 13 application,
wet/dry systems, residential and special occupancies 2 6
5. Hydraulic Calculations and Water Supply Analysis – Pressure requirements,
flow calculations, backflow prevention, and water supply evaluation 5 12
, 6. Fire Pumps, Standpipes, and Fire Department Connections – NFPA 14 and
NFPA 20 system components and operation 2 13
7. Piping Materials, Fittings, Valves, Hangers, and Supports – Pipe joining
methods, control valves, check valves, and seismic protection 5 7
8. Sprinkler Heads, Spacing, and Obstruction Clearance – Head selection,
placement, spray patterns, and obstruction rules 2 6
9. Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Impairment Procedures – NFPA 25
requirements, hydrostatic testing, and system restoration 5 7
10. Plans, Permits, Documentation, and Professional Responsibility – Filing
requirements, recordkeeping, ethics, and liability 2 14
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
Examination
, 250 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
AND RATIONALES
1. Which class of Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor license authorizes
work on all fire suppression piping systems without restriction to specific
system types?
A) Class A license
B) Class B license
C) Class C license
D) Class D license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Class A Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor license authorizes
the holder to perform work on any and all fire suppression piping systems,
representing the broadest scope of authorization among the three license
classes 10 .
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
Examination
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
Examination
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
Examination
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
,Examination
EXAM COVERAGE AREAS (10 MOST TESTED DOMAINS)
1. Licensing Qualifications and Experience Requirements – Experience
pathways, journeyman requirements, degree substitutions, and supervisory
verification 1 15
2. Application Process and Examination Administration – DOB NOW filing, fees,
scheduling, reapplication timelines, and appeal procedures 3 8
3. NYC Construction Codes and Fire Code Application – Administrative Code
provisions, rule citations, and code coordination 5 10
4. Automatic Sprinkler System Design and Installation – NFPA 13 application,
wet/dry systems, residential and special occupancies 2 6
5. Hydraulic Calculations and Water Supply Analysis – Pressure requirements,
flow calculations, backflow prevention, and water supply evaluation 5 12
, 6. Fire Pumps, Standpipes, and Fire Department Connections – NFPA 14 and
NFPA 20 system components and operation 2 13
7. Piping Materials, Fittings, Valves, Hangers, and Supports – Pipe joining
methods, control valves, check valves, and seismic protection 5 7
8. Sprinkler Heads, Spacing, and Obstruction Clearance – Head selection,
placement, spray patterns, and obstruction rules 2 6
9. Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Impairment Procedures – NFPA 25
requirements, hydrostatic testing, and system restoration 5 7
10. Plans, Permits, Documentation, and Professional Responsibility – Filing
requirements, recordkeeping, ethics, and liability 2 14
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Fire
Suppression Piping Contractor Licensing
Examination
, 250 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
AND RATIONALES
1. Which class of Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor license authorizes
work on all fire suppression piping systems without restriction to specific
system types?
A) Class A license
B) Class B license
C) Class C license
D) Class D license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Class A Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor license authorizes
the holder to perform work on any and all fire suppression piping systems,
representing the broadest scope of authorization among the three license
classes 10 .
