Connecticut F-2 Unlimited Journeyperson — Fire Sprinkler Fitter
CONNECTICUT F-2 UNLIMITED JOURNEYPERSON FIRE SPRINKLER
FITTER | REAL EXAM 2026/2027 | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | NEWEST VERSION
CT – F-2 UNLIMITED JOURNEYPERSON FIRE SPRINKLER FITTER
1. Under NFPA 13, which document establishes the design and installation requirements
for automatic fire sprinkler systems?
A. NFPA 72
B. NFPA 25
C. NFPA 20
D. NFPA 13
2. What is the standard minimum distance a sprinkler deflector must be from a ceiling in
most light hazard applications?
A. 1 to 4 inches
B. 6 to 8 inches
C. No minimum distance applies
D. 10 to 12 inches
3. Which hazard classification typically applies to hospitals, offices, and schools under
NFPA 13?
A. Ordinary Hazard Group 2
B. Ordinary Hazard Group 1
C. Extra Hazard Group 2
D. Light Hazard
4. What is the maximum spacing between sprinklers in a light hazard occupancy using
standard spray sprinklers?
A. 10 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 25 feet
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D. 20 feet
5. What is the maximum floor area a single sprinkler may protect in a light hazard,
noncombustible/unobstructed ceiling?
A. 225 square feet
B. 130 square feet
C. 400 square feet
D. 100 square feet
6. Which type of sprinkler is designed specifically for high-piled storage protection?
A. ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response)
B. Sidewall extended coverage
C. Standard spray upright
D. Residential pendent
7. What does the acronym ESFR stand for?
A. Early Suppression Fast Response
B. Extended Spray Fast Reaction
C. Extra Storage Fire Response
D. Emergency Sprinkler Flow Regulator
8. What color is the frangible bulb typically used for a sprinkler with a 155°F (68°C)
temperature rating?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Orange
9. What color frangible bulb corresponds to a 200°F (93°C) temperature rating?
A. Black
B. Purple
C. Blue
D. Green
10. What color frangible bulb indicates a 286°F (141°C) rated sprinkler?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Yellow
D. White
11. Which temperature rating classification is described as "Ordinary" per NFPA 13?
A. 325°F–375°F
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B. 175°F–225°F
C. 135°F–170°F
D. 250°F–300°F
12. Fusible-link sprinklers rated at 135°F–170°F use what color link?
A. White
B. Blue
C. Uncolored or black
D. Purple
13. What is the standard orifice size for a sprinkler with a K-factor of 5.6?
A. 3/4 inch nominal
B. 1/2 inch nominal
C. 3/8 inch nominal
D. 1 inch nominal
14. A sprinkler with a K-factor of 8.0 is generally categorized as what type?
A. Extended coverage only
B. Residential only
C. Standard orifice/large orifice sprinkler
D. Small orifice sprinkler
15. What is the primary purpose of a quick-response (QR) sprinkler?
A. Lower cost of installation
B. Faster activation to control fire in its early stages
C. Higher water discharge for storage occupancies
D. Reduced sprinkler spacing requirements
16. Which sprinkler type is required in most new one- and two-family dwelling
installations under NFPA 13D?
A. CMSA sprinkler
B. Dry pendent sprinkler only
C. Extra hazard sprinkler
D. Residential sprinkler
17. Under NFPA 13D, what is the minimum water supply duration typically required?
A. 30 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 60 minutes
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18. Which standard governs sprinkler system installation specifically in low-rise
residential occupancies up to four units?
A. NFPA 13R
B. NFPA 13
C. NFPA 13D
D. NFPA 14
19. What is a key difference between NFPA 13R and NFPA 13?
A. 13R requires higher hazard classification design
B. 13R only applies to commercial high-rises
C. 13R eliminates the need for a fire department connection
D. 13R does not require sprinklers in all areas such as small closets and
bathrooms
20. What is a "dry pipe system" primarily designed to protect against?
A. Light hazard offices only
B. Explosive hazard occupancies
C. High-rise buildings only
D. Areas subject to freezing temperatures
21. What fills the piping network in a dry pipe sprinkler system prior to activation?
A. Pressurized air or nitrogen
B. Water at all times
C. Foam concentrate
D. Antifreeze solution only
22. What is the maximum allowable water delivery time for a dry pipe system per NFPA
13?
A. No time limit specified
B. 10 seconds
C. 5 minutes
D. 60 seconds for systems over specified volume, per trip test
23. What is a preaction sprinkler system primarily used for?
A. Outdoor loading docks
B. Standard office spaces
C. Areas where accidental water discharge would cause significant damage, such
as data centers
D. Parking garages exclusively
24. What are the two main types of preaction systems?
A. Single interlock and double interlock
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CONNECTICUT F-2 UNLIMITED JOURNEYPERSON FIRE SPRINKLER
FITTER | REAL EXAM 2026/2027 | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS | NEWEST VERSION
CT – F-2 UNLIMITED JOURNEYPERSON FIRE SPRINKLER FITTER
1. Under NFPA 13, which document establishes the design and installation requirements
for automatic fire sprinkler systems?
A. NFPA 72
B. NFPA 25
C. NFPA 20
D. NFPA 13
2. What is the standard minimum distance a sprinkler deflector must be from a ceiling in
most light hazard applications?
A. 1 to 4 inches
B. 6 to 8 inches
C. No minimum distance applies
D. 10 to 12 inches
3. Which hazard classification typically applies to hospitals, offices, and schools under
NFPA 13?
A. Ordinary Hazard Group 2
B. Ordinary Hazard Group 1
C. Extra Hazard Group 2
D. Light Hazard
4. What is the maximum spacing between sprinklers in a light hazard occupancy using
standard spray sprinklers?
A. 10 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 25 feet
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D. 20 feet
5. What is the maximum floor area a single sprinkler may protect in a light hazard,
noncombustible/unobstructed ceiling?
A. 225 square feet
B. 130 square feet
C. 400 square feet
D. 100 square feet
6. Which type of sprinkler is designed specifically for high-piled storage protection?
A. ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response)
B. Sidewall extended coverage
C. Standard spray upright
D. Residential pendent
7. What does the acronym ESFR stand for?
A. Early Suppression Fast Response
B. Extended Spray Fast Reaction
C. Extra Storage Fire Response
D. Emergency Sprinkler Flow Regulator
8. What color is the frangible bulb typically used for a sprinkler with a 155°F (68°C)
temperature rating?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Orange
9. What color frangible bulb corresponds to a 200°F (93°C) temperature rating?
A. Black
B. Purple
C. Blue
D. Green
10. What color frangible bulb indicates a 286°F (141°C) rated sprinkler?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Yellow
D. White
11. Which temperature rating classification is described as "Ordinary" per NFPA 13?
A. 325°F–375°F
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B. 175°F–225°F
C. 135°F–170°F
D. 250°F–300°F
12. Fusible-link sprinklers rated at 135°F–170°F use what color link?
A. White
B. Blue
C. Uncolored or black
D. Purple
13. What is the standard orifice size for a sprinkler with a K-factor of 5.6?
A. 3/4 inch nominal
B. 1/2 inch nominal
C. 3/8 inch nominal
D. 1 inch nominal
14. A sprinkler with a K-factor of 8.0 is generally categorized as what type?
A. Extended coverage only
B. Residential only
C. Standard orifice/large orifice sprinkler
D. Small orifice sprinkler
15. What is the primary purpose of a quick-response (QR) sprinkler?
A. Lower cost of installation
B. Faster activation to control fire in its early stages
C. Higher water discharge for storage occupancies
D. Reduced sprinkler spacing requirements
16. Which sprinkler type is required in most new one- and two-family dwelling
installations under NFPA 13D?
A. CMSA sprinkler
B. Dry pendent sprinkler only
C. Extra hazard sprinkler
D. Residential sprinkler
17. Under NFPA 13D, what is the minimum water supply duration typically required?
A. 30 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 60 minutes
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18. Which standard governs sprinkler system installation specifically in low-rise
residential occupancies up to four units?
A. NFPA 13R
B. NFPA 13
C. NFPA 13D
D. NFPA 14
19. What is a key difference between NFPA 13R and NFPA 13?
A. 13R requires higher hazard classification design
B. 13R only applies to commercial high-rises
C. 13R eliminates the need for a fire department connection
D. 13R does not require sprinklers in all areas such as small closets and
bathrooms
20. What is a "dry pipe system" primarily designed to protect against?
A. Light hazard offices only
B. Explosive hazard occupancies
C. High-rise buildings only
D. Areas subject to freezing temperatures
21. What fills the piping network in a dry pipe sprinkler system prior to activation?
A. Pressurized air or nitrogen
B. Water at all times
C. Foam concentrate
D. Antifreeze solution only
22. What is the maximum allowable water delivery time for a dry pipe system per NFPA
13?
A. No time limit specified
B. 10 seconds
C. 5 minutes
D. 60 seconds for systems over specified volume, per trip test
23. What is a preaction sprinkler system primarily used for?
A. Outdoor loading docks
B. Standard office spaces
C. Areas where accidental water discharge would cause significant damage, such
as data centers
D. Parking garages exclusively
24. What are the two main types of preaction systems?
A. Single interlock and double interlock
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