Free NFPA CFPS Exam Questions

CASE STUDY: The building owner would like to install an automatic sprinkler system. The 15,000 ft2 (1394 m2) building consists of a single story joisted masonry building with a wooden roof. The ceiling height is 12 ft (3.6 m) with each unit having doors in the front and rear. The building has three tenants: Furniture maker, assembles furniture only (no cutting or sanding); Dry Cleaner with 3 professional washers and dryer’s irons and light sewing, and a book store. The building is located in a public protection class 3. Fire Hydrants are located 250 ft (76 m) from the building. The building is located in a neighborhood retail area. Based on the construction, occupancy, exposure and protection, what would you recommend for the sprinkler system hydraulic design? The following three questions will pertain to this case study. For the hazard classification, this building would be categorized as:

In considering the rating of audible appliances, in wide-open spaces, how many decibels does the sound pressure level (SPL) decrease every time the distance from the source is doubled?

Which is the hydrostatic pressure test interval that NFPA 10 requires for dry chemical stored pressure portable extinguisher with mild steel shells, brazed brass shells, or aluminum shells?

Which of the following refrigerants has the highest flammability, according to its Safety Group classification? 

What is the maximum allowable sound pressure level (SPL) for a fire alarm system?