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# FLORIDA FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR
LICENSING EXAM
## COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
### 2026/2027 EDITION | INSTANT DOWNLOAD
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## SECTION I: NFPA STANDARDS AND CODES
### Questions 1-45
**Question 1**
Which NFPA standard is the PRIMARY reference for the installation of automatic
fire sprinkler systems?
A) NFPA 25
B) NFPA 13
C) NFPA 72
D) NFPA 20
**Answer: B**
**Rationale:** NFPA 13 is the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
providing comprehensive requirements for design, installation, and acceptance of
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automatic fire sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial occupancies . NFPA
25 covers inspection, testing, and maintenance; NFPA 72 covers fire alarms; NFPA
20 covers fire pumps.
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**Question 2**
Which NFPA standard covers the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of
water-based fire protection systems?
A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 20
C) NFPA 25
D) NFPA 72
**Answer: C**
**Rationale:** NFPA 25 establishes minimum requirements for periodic
inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems,
including sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, and water storage tanks .
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**Question 3**
Which NFPA standard is used for the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and
two-family dwellings?
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A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 13R
C) NFPA 13D
D) NFPA 25
**Answer: C**
**Rationale:** NFPA 13D specifically addresses design and installation of
automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured
homes . It includes reduced water supply requirements compared to NFPA 13 and
13R.
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**Question 4**
Which NFPA standard provides requirements for private fire service mains?
A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 20
C) NFPA 24
D) NFPA 25
**Answer: C**
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**Rationale:** NFPA 24 (Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances) covers the design and installation of underground
fire water mains, hydrants, and related components .
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**Question 5**
Which NFPA standard governs the installation of stationary fire pumps?
A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 14
C) NFPA 20
D) NFPA 24
**Answer: C**
**Rationale:** NFPA 20 is the standard specifically for the installation of
stationary fire pumps for fire protection .
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**Question 6**
Which NFPA standard provides requirements for standpipe and hose systems?
A) NFPA 13
# FLORIDA FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR
LICENSING EXAM
## COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
### 2026/2027 EDITION | INSTANT DOWNLOAD
## SECTION I: NFPA STANDARDS AND CODES
### Questions 1-45
**Question 1**
Which NFPA standard is the PRIMARY reference for the installation of automatic
fire sprinkler systems?
A) NFPA 25
B) NFPA 13
C) NFPA 72
D) NFPA 20
**Answer: B**
**Rationale:** NFPA 13 is the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
providing comprehensive requirements for design, installation, and acceptance of
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automatic fire sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial occupancies . NFPA
25 covers inspection, testing, and maintenance; NFPA 72 covers fire alarms; NFPA
20 covers fire pumps.
---
**Question 2**
Which NFPA standard covers the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of
water-based fire protection systems?
A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 20
C) NFPA 25
D) NFPA 72
**Answer: C**
**Rationale:** NFPA 25 establishes minimum requirements for periodic
inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems,
including sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, and water storage tanks .
---
**Question 3**
Which NFPA standard is used for the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and
two-family dwellings?
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A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 13R
C) NFPA 13D
D) NFPA 25
**Answer: C**
**Rationale:** NFPA 13D specifically addresses design and installation of
automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured
homes . It includes reduced water supply requirements compared to NFPA 13 and
13R.
---
**Question 4**
Which NFPA standard provides requirements for private fire service mains?
A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 20
C) NFPA 24
D) NFPA 25
**Answer: C**
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**Rationale:** NFPA 24 (Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service
Mains and Their Appurtenances) covers the design and installation of underground
fire water mains, hydrants, and related components .
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**Question 5**
Which NFPA standard governs the installation of stationary fire pumps?
A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 14
C) NFPA 20
D) NFPA 24
**Answer: C**
**Rationale:** NFPA 20 is the standard specifically for the installation of
stationary fire pumps for fire protection .
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**Question 6**
Which NFPA standard provides requirements for standpipe and hose systems?
A) NFPA 13
