Florida 50-FL-CV Fire Protection System Contractor Practice Exam -
100 Questions
1. Which Florida agency issues fire protection contractor licenses?
A) Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
B) Florida State Fire Marshal
C) Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
D) All of the above
ANSWER: C
EXPLANATION: The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) issues
fire protection contractor licenses under DBPR oversight.
2. What does "50-FL-CV" license classification allow in Florida?
A) Installation and maintenance of commercial fire sprinkler systems
B) Installation and maintenance of all fire protection systems
C) Only residential fire sprinkler systems
D) Only fire alarm systems
ANSWER: A
EXPLANATION: 50-FL-CV specifically covers commercial fire sprinkler systems
installation and maintenance.
3. Which Florida statute governs fire protection system contracting?
A) Florida Statutes Chapter 489
B) Florida Statutes Chapter 633
C) Florida Administrative Code 61G4
D) All of the above
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: All these statutes and administrative codes regulate fire
protection contracting in Florida.
4. What is the minimum general liability insurance required for a fire
protection contractor in Florida?
A) $100,000
B) $300,000
C) $500,000
D) $1,000,000
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: Florida requires at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance
for fire protection contractors.
5. Before installing a fire sprinkler system in Florida, what must be obtained?
A) Building permit
B) Fire department approval
, C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
ANSWER: C
EXPLANATION: Both building permits and fire department approvals are
typically required.
6. How long must project records be maintained in Florida?
A) 2 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Contractors must maintain records for 5 years after project
completion.
7. What is the minimum water supply duration for a Class II standpipe system?
A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
ANSWER: A
EXPLANATION: Class II standpipe systems require 30-minute water supply
duration.
8. Which document must be provided to customers before beginning work?
A) Written contract
B) System design documents
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
ANSWER: C
EXPLANATION: Both written contracts and design documents should be
provided.
9. A Florida fire protection license must be renewed every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Florida licenses require biennial renewal.
10. What is required to obtain a 50-FL-CV license?
A) Pass trade examination
B) Provide proof of experience
C) Submit insurance certificate
, D) All of the above
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: All these requirements must be met for licensure.
11. Which information must be included on a fire protection contract?
A) Contractor license number
B) Scope of work
C) Total contract price
D) All of the above
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: All these details are required in Florida contracts.
12. A contractor must display their license number:
A) On all work vehicles
B) On advertising materials
C) On business documents
D) All of the above
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: The license number must be displayed on vehicles and business
materials.
13. The maximum fine for contracting without a license in Florida is:
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $20,000
ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Unlicensed contracting can result in fines up to $10,000 per
violation.
14. What is the minimum residual pressure required at the hydraulically most
remote sprinkler?
A) 7 psi
B) 15 psi
C) 20 psi
D) Based on calculations
ANSWER: A
EXPLANATION: NFPA 13 requires minimum 7 psi at the most remote sprinkler.
15. What must be verified before tapping into a water supply?
A) Water pressure and flow
B) Pipe sizing calculations
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
100 Questions
1. Which Florida agency issues fire protection contractor licenses?
A) Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
B) Florida State Fire Marshal
C) Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
D) All of the above
ANSWER: C
EXPLANATION: The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) issues
fire protection contractor licenses under DBPR oversight.
2. What does "50-FL-CV" license classification allow in Florida?
A) Installation and maintenance of commercial fire sprinkler systems
B) Installation and maintenance of all fire protection systems
C) Only residential fire sprinkler systems
D) Only fire alarm systems
ANSWER: A
EXPLANATION: 50-FL-CV specifically covers commercial fire sprinkler systems
installation and maintenance.
3. Which Florida statute governs fire protection system contracting?
A) Florida Statutes Chapter 489
B) Florida Statutes Chapter 633
C) Florida Administrative Code 61G4
D) All of the above
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: All these statutes and administrative codes regulate fire
protection contracting in Florida.
4. What is the minimum general liability insurance required for a fire
protection contractor in Florida?
A) $100,000
B) $300,000
C) $500,000
D) $1,000,000
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: Florida requires at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance
for fire protection contractors.
5. Before installing a fire sprinkler system in Florida, what must be obtained?
A) Building permit
B) Fire department approval
, C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
ANSWER: C
EXPLANATION: Both building permits and fire department approvals are
typically required.
6. How long must project records be maintained in Florida?
A) 2 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Contractors must maintain records for 5 years after project
completion.
7. What is the minimum water supply duration for a Class II standpipe system?
A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
ANSWER: A
EXPLANATION: Class II standpipe systems require 30-minute water supply
duration.
8. Which document must be provided to customers before beginning work?
A) Written contract
B) System design documents
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
ANSWER: C
EXPLANATION: Both written contracts and design documents should be
provided.
9. A Florida fire protection license must be renewed every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Florida licenses require biennial renewal.
10. What is required to obtain a 50-FL-CV license?
A) Pass trade examination
B) Provide proof of experience
C) Submit insurance certificate
, D) All of the above
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: All these requirements must be met for licensure.
11. Which information must be included on a fire protection contract?
A) Contractor license number
B) Scope of work
C) Total contract price
D) All of the above
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: All these details are required in Florida contracts.
12. A contractor must display their license number:
A) On all work vehicles
B) On advertising materials
C) On business documents
D) All of the above
ANSWER: D
EXPLANATION: The license number must be displayed on vehicles and business
materials.
13. The maximum fine for contracting without a license in Florida is:
A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $20,000
ANSWER: B
EXPLANATION: Unlicensed contracting can result in fines up to $10,000 per
violation.
14. What is the minimum residual pressure required at the hydraulically most
remote sprinkler?
A) 7 psi
B) 15 psi
C) 20 psi
D) Based on calculations
ANSWER: A
EXPLANATION: NFPA 13 requires minimum 7 psi at the most remote sprinkler.
15. What must be verified before tapping into a water supply?
A) Water pressure and flow
B) Pipe sizing calculations
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
