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Section 1: Michigan Licensing Laws & Regulations
1. Under Michigan Public Act 205 of 1941, which entity has the authority to adopt rules
for fire suppression system contractor licensing?
A) Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division
B) Bureau of Fire Services
C) LARA (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs)
D) Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Correct answer: C. PA 205 grants rulemaking authority to LARA, which oversees contractor
licensing. The Bureau of Construction Codes administers exams and licenses .
2. Which Michigan statute gives the State Fire Marshal authority to enforce fire
prevention measures?
A) Act 144
B) PA 207 (Fire Prevention Act)
C) Michigan Administrative Code Part 28
D) NFPA 13
Correct answer: B. PA 207, enacted in 1941, is the Fire Prevention Act that authorizes the
State Fire Marshal to enforce fire safety regulations in Michigan .
3. Under Act 144, who is responsible for ensuring that a fire suppression firm meets
certification requirements?
A) The fire chief of the local jurisdiction
B) The Qualifying Person (QP)
C) The State Fire Marshal
D) The chief inspector of the department of licensing
Correct answer: B. Act 144 requires a Qualifying Person to oversee the firm’s compliance
with certification standards and to sign off on work .
,4. A fire suppression system contractor’s license in Michigan is valid for how many
years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct answer: C. A fire suppression contractor license expires 3 years from the date of
issuance, unless suspended or revoked .
5. Which form is used in Michigan to document the weekly inspection of a sprinkler
system?
A) BFS-76
B) BFS-77
C) NFPA-25-01
D) MI-FIRE-001
*Correct answer: A. BFS-76 is the standardized form for weekly sprinkler system
inspections in Michigan .*
6. How long must inspection records for fire suppression systems be retained in
Michigan?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct answer: C. Michigan’s record-keeping rule requires a minimum of three years
retention for system inspection documentation .
7. When a sprinkler system is placed out of service, what is the required notification
procedure?
A) Notify the fire alarm control panel only
B) Submit a written notice to the State Fire Marshal within 48 hours
C) Post an “Out of Service” sign on the system valve
D) No notification is required if the system is under repair
Correct answer: B. Michigan law mandates a written notification to the State Fire Marshal
within 48 hours of taking a system out of service .
8. According to Michigan BFS rules, a “Qualifying Representative” must be an owner or
full-time employee of the firm and have passed the state examination within how many
years of application?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
,C) 5 years
D) There is no time limit once passed
*Correct answer: B. Michigan certification rules typically require the qualifying
representative to have active testing credentials within a 3-year window for new firm
applications .*
9. In Michigan, who is authorized to perform annual inspections of fire extinguishers per
NFPA 10?
A) Any building occupant
B) Only the fire department
C) A certified person or company meeting state and NFPA 10 requirements
D) Only the system installer
Correct answer: C. NFPA 10 requires that portable fire extinguishers be inspected annually
by a certified individual. Michigan does not require state licensing for all technicians, but
the person must be trained and competent per NFPA 10 .
10. How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required for license renewal in
Michigan for a fire suppression contractor?
A) 12 hours, all technical
B) 16 hours, including 2 hours of Michigan law/code updates
C) 20 hours, including first aid
D) 5 hours, no specific content
*Correct answer: B. LARA rules mandate 16 CE hours per 3-year cycle, with a minimum
of 2 hours on Michigan-specific law/code .*
11. A contractor fails to renew their license within 60 days of expiration. What happens?
A) Automatic reinstatement with late fee
B) License lapses; must reapply and retake exams
C) Grace period of 1 year
D) Only a $50 late fee applies
Correct answer: B. After 60 days, the license cannot be reinstated; reapplication and exam
are required .
12. What is the maximum fine for a first offense of unlicensed contracting in Michigan?
A) $1,000
B) $5,000
C) **$10,000**
D) $25,000
Correct answer: C. MCL 338.981 allows up to $10,000 per violation for unlicensed
contracting .
, 13. A contractor’s license has been revoked for fraud. When can they reapply?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) Never for that violation type
*Correct answer: C. MCL 338.987 imposes a 2-year waiting period for reapplication after
revocation .*
14. Which Michigan law primarily governs mechanical contractors, including fire
suppression?
A) Public Act 407 of 2016
B) Public Act 205 of 1941
C) Public Act 368 of 1978
D) Public Act 451 of 1994
Correct answer: B. PA 205 of 1941 is the Michigan Mechanical Contractors Act .
15. The minimum requirement for a Qualifying Agent for a Fire Suppression Contractor
license includes:
A) Being a Michigan resident
B) Having at least 5 years of experience in the fire suppression business
C) Passing a written examination
D) All of the above
*Correct answer: D. Michigan requires the qualifying agent to be a Michigan resident,
have at least 5 years of full-time experience (or equivalent) in fire suppression, and pass
the state examination .*
16. A contractor performs work outside their licensed classification. This is considered:
A) A minor infraction with a warning
B) Unlicensed practice, subject to fines and possible revocation
C) Acceptable if under $5,000
D) Only a paperwork violation
Correct answer: B. Working outside licensed classification is treated as unlicensed practice
under Michigan law .
17. Who may file a complaint against a licensed contractor in Michigan?
A) Only the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
B) Only the building owner
C) Any person
D) Only LARA
Correct answer: C. Michigan law allows any person to file a complaint with LARA
regarding a licensed contractor .
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Section 1: Michigan Licensing Laws & Regulations
1. Under Michigan Public Act 205 of 1941, which entity has the authority to adopt rules
for fire suppression system contractor licensing?
A) Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division
B) Bureau of Fire Services
C) LARA (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs)
D) Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Correct answer: C. PA 205 grants rulemaking authority to LARA, which oversees contractor
licensing. The Bureau of Construction Codes administers exams and licenses .
2. Which Michigan statute gives the State Fire Marshal authority to enforce fire
prevention measures?
A) Act 144
B) PA 207 (Fire Prevention Act)
C) Michigan Administrative Code Part 28
D) NFPA 13
Correct answer: B. PA 207, enacted in 1941, is the Fire Prevention Act that authorizes the
State Fire Marshal to enforce fire safety regulations in Michigan .
3. Under Act 144, who is responsible for ensuring that a fire suppression firm meets
certification requirements?
A) The fire chief of the local jurisdiction
B) The Qualifying Person (QP)
C) The State Fire Marshal
D) The chief inspector of the department of licensing
Correct answer: B. Act 144 requires a Qualifying Person to oversee the firm’s compliance
with certification standards and to sign off on work .
,4. A fire suppression system contractor’s license in Michigan is valid for how many
years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct answer: C. A fire suppression contractor license expires 3 years from the date of
issuance, unless suspended or revoked .
5. Which form is used in Michigan to document the weekly inspection of a sprinkler
system?
A) BFS-76
B) BFS-77
C) NFPA-25-01
D) MI-FIRE-001
*Correct answer: A. BFS-76 is the standardized form for weekly sprinkler system
inspections in Michigan .*
6. How long must inspection records for fire suppression systems be retained in
Michigan?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct answer: C. Michigan’s record-keeping rule requires a minimum of three years
retention for system inspection documentation .
7. When a sprinkler system is placed out of service, what is the required notification
procedure?
A) Notify the fire alarm control panel only
B) Submit a written notice to the State Fire Marshal within 48 hours
C) Post an “Out of Service” sign on the system valve
D) No notification is required if the system is under repair
Correct answer: B. Michigan law mandates a written notification to the State Fire Marshal
within 48 hours of taking a system out of service .
8. According to Michigan BFS rules, a “Qualifying Representative” must be an owner or
full-time employee of the firm and have passed the state examination within how many
years of application?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
,C) 5 years
D) There is no time limit once passed
*Correct answer: B. Michigan certification rules typically require the qualifying
representative to have active testing credentials within a 3-year window for new firm
applications .*
9. In Michigan, who is authorized to perform annual inspections of fire extinguishers per
NFPA 10?
A) Any building occupant
B) Only the fire department
C) A certified person or company meeting state and NFPA 10 requirements
D) Only the system installer
Correct answer: C. NFPA 10 requires that portable fire extinguishers be inspected annually
by a certified individual. Michigan does not require state licensing for all technicians, but
the person must be trained and competent per NFPA 10 .
10. How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required for license renewal in
Michigan for a fire suppression contractor?
A) 12 hours, all technical
B) 16 hours, including 2 hours of Michigan law/code updates
C) 20 hours, including first aid
D) 5 hours, no specific content
*Correct answer: B. LARA rules mandate 16 CE hours per 3-year cycle, with a minimum
of 2 hours on Michigan-specific law/code .*
11. A contractor fails to renew their license within 60 days of expiration. What happens?
A) Automatic reinstatement with late fee
B) License lapses; must reapply and retake exams
C) Grace period of 1 year
D) Only a $50 late fee applies
Correct answer: B. After 60 days, the license cannot be reinstated; reapplication and exam
are required .
12. What is the maximum fine for a first offense of unlicensed contracting in Michigan?
A) $1,000
B) $5,000
C) **$10,000**
D) $25,000
Correct answer: C. MCL 338.981 allows up to $10,000 per violation for unlicensed
contracting .
, 13. A contractor’s license has been revoked for fraud. When can they reapply?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) Never for that violation type
*Correct answer: C. MCL 338.987 imposes a 2-year waiting period for reapplication after
revocation .*
14. Which Michigan law primarily governs mechanical contractors, including fire
suppression?
A) Public Act 407 of 2016
B) Public Act 205 of 1941
C) Public Act 368 of 1978
D) Public Act 451 of 1994
Correct answer: B. PA 205 of 1941 is the Michigan Mechanical Contractors Act .
15. The minimum requirement for a Qualifying Agent for a Fire Suppression Contractor
license includes:
A) Being a Michigan resident
B) Having at least 5 years of experience in the fire suppression business
C) Passing a written examination
D) All of the above
*Correct answer: D. Michigan requires the qualifying agent to be a Michigan resident,
have at least 5 years of full-time experience (or equivalent) in fire suppression, and pass
the state examination .*
16. A contractor performs work outside their licensed classification. This is considered:
A) A minor infraction with a warning
B) Unlicensed practice, subject to fines and possible revocation
C) Acceptable if under $5,000
D) Only a paperwork violation
Correct answer: B. Working outside licensed classification is treated as unlicensed practice
under Michigan law .
17. Who may file a complaint against a licensed contractor in Michigan?
A) Only the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
B) Only the building owner
C) Any person
D) Only LARA
Correct answer: C. Michigan law allows any person to file a complaint with LARA
regarding a licensed contractor .
