HAWAII FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
• Contractor Licensing, Business Law & Hawaii Statutes
• NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based
Fire Protection Systems
• NFPA 20: Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
• NFPA 14: Standpipe and Hose Systems
• NFPA 10: Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Wet/Dry Chemical Systems and Commercial Kitchen Equipment
• Water Supply, Storage, and Distribution
• OSHA Safety and Job-Site Regulations
Introduction
The Hawaii Fire Protection Contractor (C-20) examination assesses the
candidate's knowledge of fire protection system design, installation, and
maintenance in accordance with Hawaii contractor licensing laws and
national fire protection standards. The closed-book exam contains 60
questions with a two-hour time limit, requiring a minimum score of 75%
to pass. Content is heavily weighted toward sprinkler systems (50%),
followed by wet/dry chemical systems (20%), water supply (10%),
general code knowledge (10%), and special hazards (10%). Reference
standards include NFPA 11, 13, 13A, 13D, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 96, 231,
,231C, and 231F. Candidates must demonstrate competency in system
layout, hydraulic calculations, code compliance, and safe work
practices.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Which Hawaii contractor classification is specifically designated
for fire protection work?
A. C-15a
B. C-20
C. C-13
D. C-20a
B. C-20
RATIONALE: Hawaii identifies C-20 as the Fire Protection
Contractor classification, which authorizes the layout and installation of
approved fire-prevention and protective systems including all
mechanical apparatus, devices, piping, and equipment appurtenant
thereto.
2. What does the C-20 classification generally authorize?
A. Installation of plumbing systems only
B. Installation of electrical wiring only
C. Layout and installation of approved fire-prevention and protective
systems
D. Installation of elevators only
C. Layout and installation of approved fire-prevention and
protective systems
RATIONALE: Hawaii's official classification description includes
approved fire-prevention and protective systems and their associated
mechanical apparatus, devices, piping, and equipment.
,3. Which classification is separately identified for fire repressant
systems?
A. C-20a
B. C-15
C. C-16
D. C-13
A. C-20a
RATIONALE: Hawaii lists C-20a as the Fire Repressant Systems
Contractor classification.
4. Which organization administers Hawaii contractor examinations
as of January 2023?
A. PSI Services, LLC
B. OSHA
C. NFPA
D. FEMA
A. PSI Services, LLC
RATIONALE: Hawaii's Contractors License Board states that
contractor examinations have been administered by PSI Services, LLC
since January 2023.
5. After receiving approval to take a Hawaii contractor examination,
what does the applicant receive?
A. An automatic contractor license
B. An examination approval letter
C. A building permit
D. A fire marshal certificate
B. An examination approval letter
, RATIONALE: The approval letter identifies the examination(s) the
applicant is eligible to take and provides information for registration.
6. How long does an applicant generally have to pass the required
examination after becoming eligible?
A. 30 days
B. 90 days
C. Six months
D. Two years
C. Six months
RATIONALE: Hawaii's Contractors License Board states that
applicants must pass the examination(s) within six months or reapply.
7. What is the primary purpose of a fire sprinkler system?
A. Provide building ventilation
B. Detect and suppress/control fire at its early stage
C. Supply domestic drinking water
D. Provide emergency lighting
B. Detect and suppress/control fire at its early stage
RATIONALE: Automatic sprinkler systems are designed to respond
to heat from fire and discharge water to control or suppress the fire.
8. What activates a typical automatic sprinkler head?
A. Smoke concentration alone
B. Heat reaching the sprinkler's operating temperature
C. Loss of electrical power
D. Opening of a fire door
B. Heat reaching the sprinkler's operating temperature
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
• Contractor Licensing, Business Law & Hawaii Statutes
• NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based
Fire Protection Systems
• NFPA 20: Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
• NFPA 14: Standpipe and Hose Systems
• NFPA 10: Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Wet/Dry Chemical Systems and Commercial Kitchen Equipment
• Water Supply, Storage, and Distribution
• OSHA Safety and Job-Site Regulations
Introduction
The Hawaii Fire Protection Contractor (C-20) examination assesses the
candidate's knowledge of fire protection system design, installation, and
maintenance in accordance with Hawaii contractor licensing laws and
national fire protection standards. The closed-book exam contains 60
questions with a two-hour time limit, requiring a minimum score of 75%
to pass. Content is heavily weighted toward sprinkler systems (50%),
followed by wet/dry chemical systems (20%), water supply (10%),
general code knowledge (10%), and special hazards (10%). Reference
standards include NFPA 11, 13, 13A, 13D, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 96, 231,
,231C, and 231F. Candidates must demonstrate competency in system
layout, hydraulic calculations, code compliance, and safe work
practices.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Which Hawaii contractor classification is specifically designated
for fire protection work?
A. C-15a
B. C-20
C. C-13
D. C-20a
B. C-20
RATIONALE: Hawaii identifies C-20 as the Fire Protection
Contractor classification, which authorizes the layout and installation of
approved fire-prevention and protective systems including all
mechanical apparatus, devices, piping, and equipment appurtenant
thereto.
2. What does the C-20 classification generally authorize?
A. Installation of plumbing systems only
B. Installation of electrical wiring only
C. Layout and installation of approved fire-prevention and protective
systems
D. Installation of elevators only
C. Layout and installation of approved fire-prevention and
protective systems
RATIONALE: Hawaii's official classification description includes
approved fire-prevention and protective systems and their associated
mechanical apparatus, devices, piping, and equipment.
,3. Which classification is separately identified for fire repressant
systems?
A. C-20a
B. C-15
C. C-16
D. C-13
A. C-20a
RATIONALE: Hawaii lists C-20a as the Fire Repressant Systems
Contractor classification.
4. Which organization administers Hawaii contractor examinations
as of January 2023?
A. PSI Services, LLC
B. OSHA
C. NFPA
D. FEMA
A. PSI Services, LLC
RATIONALE: Hawaii's Contractors License Board states that
contractor examinations have been administered by PSI Services, LLC
since January 2023.
5. After receiving approval to take a Hawaii contractor examination,
what does the applicant receive?
A. An automatic contractor license
B. An examination approval letter
C. A building permit
D. A fire marshal certificate
B. An examination approval letter
, RATIONALE: The approval letter identifies the examination(s) the
applicant is eligible to take and provides information for registration.
6. How long does an applicant generally have to pass the required
examination after becoming eligible?
A. 30 days
B. 90 days
C. Six months
D. Two years
C. Six months
RATIONALE: Hawaii's Contractors License Board states that
applicants must pass the examination(s) within six months or reapply.
7. What is the primary purpose of a fire sprinkler system?
A. Provide building ventilation
B. Detect and suppress/control fire at its early stage
C. Supply domestic drinking water
D. Provide emergency lighting
B. Detect and suppress/control fire at its early stage
RATIONALE: Automatic sprinkler systems are designed to respond
to heat from fire and discharge water to control or suppress the fire.
8. What activates a typical automatic sprinkler head?
A. Smoke concentration alone
B. Heat reaching the sprinkler's operating temperature
C. Loss of electrical power
D. Opening of a fire door
B. Heat reaching the sprinkler's operating temperature
