Water-Based Systems Layout Level I — Information & Free Practice

The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

• Safety — Official range: 1–7% (Practice allocation: 3.88%)

  • Obey jobsite safety requirements
• Contract Documents — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 9.71%)

  • Gather information in plans and specifications
  • Learn scope of contracts
• Survey Existing Conditions — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 9.71%)

  • Verify simple building plans via field surveys
  • Obtain simple field data for existing fire protection systems
  • Identify elements of building construction
• Research Codes and Standards — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 9.71%)

  • Review contract code summary
  • Identify design standards
• System Layout — Official range: 53–63% (Practice allocation: 56.31%)

  • Create a simple sprinkler system layout
  • Solve basic hydraulic equations
  • Assist with flow tests
  • Assist with coordination surveys
• Assemble Submittal Packages — Official range: 1–10% (Practice allocation: 5.34%)

  • Assemble submittal packages
• Project Correspondences — Official range: 1–10% (Practice allocation: 5.34%)

  • Document correspondences with AHJs
  • Document project correspondences
  • Assemble documents for closeout packages