Installation of Fire Protection Systems
CSLB weights Installation of Fire Protection Systems at about 36% of the C-16 exam: sprinkler systems, preaction and deluge systems, storage tanks and fire pumps, and fire suppression systems. This page is a short survey; the PrepPass C-16 Fire Protection study guide teaches the section with worked examples, chapter quizzes and a full practice exam at CSLB's weights.
Install and test sprinkler systems
Sprinklers are never painted, are replaced if damaged, and are tightened only with the sprinkler wrench within the torque range. Wet systems are hydrostatically tested at 200 psi for 2 hours.
Preaction, deluge, pumps and tanks
Non-interlock, single-interlock and double-interlock preaction systems differ in what admits water. A fire pump must deliver 150% of rated flow at not less than 65% of rated pressure, with churn not above 140%.
Standpipes and special agent systems
Standpipes follow NFPA 14; special agent systems follow their own NFPA standard and the Title 19 chapter, with a manual actuation, alarms and a six-month test.
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