Peerless Study Guide Book: Fire Protection Engineering (C-16)

What this book covers

The Peerless Fire Protection (C-16) Study Guide Book prepares you for the trade portion of the California CSLB contractor license exam. Per the state's classification, a C-16 contractor installs, repairs, and services fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, and underground mains. This printed book covers the subjects the state tests. See the official CSLB C16 classification.

Book chapters

1. Introduction to principles of firefighting
2. Types of systems
3. Water supply & underground mains
4. Fire pumps
5. Water supply for sprinkler systems
6. Storage tanks (gravity & suction)
7. Residential sprinklers
8. Automatic sprinkler systems
9. Plans & specifications
10. Math
11. Safety procedures
12. Standpipes
13. Fire extinguishers

Sample questions

1. At what temperature do in-rack sprinklers activate?
   A. 130 to 170 degrees F ✓ · B. 130 to 190 degrees F · C. 140 to 170 degrees F · D. 140 to 190 degrees F
2. How often are fire pumps turned on and tested?
   A. Daily · B. Once a week ✓ · C. Monthly · D. Once every 3 months
3. PIV stands for:
   A. Preaction intake valve · B. Post indicator valve ✓ · C. Pipe in view · D. Pipe in valve