F-CARD (NEVADA) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 UPDATE.
False - ANS Upright Sprinkler heads on a branch line must have vertical bracing
True - ANS All System Devices are to have tags identifying their purpose (Meta/Plastic,
Durable)
6' - ANS Sprinkler heads are to be spaced not less than _____ apart
False - ANS ESFR heads can be used in both wet and dry systems
True - ANS ESFR Sprinklers shall be used only in wet pipe systems
4" - ANS Sprinkler heads are required to be _____ from any wall
True - ANS Sprinklers shall not be listed for a protection of a portion of an occupancy
classification
250Ibs - ANS New Sprinkler piping Must support the water filled pipe plus _______ at the
point of hanger
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,True - ANS System Components shall be rated for the working pressure to which they are
exposed, but not less than 175PSI
True - ANS The maximum amount of sprinkler heads on a branch is 20
True - ANS PVC Sprinkler heads must be installed after the joints are bonded.
False - ANS Fire Department Connections (FDC) are permitted to have a listed shut off valve
False - ANS Torch cutting and welding are permitted as a means of modifying or repairing a
system.
True - ANS Pressure gauges must be installed above and below each alarm check value
True - ANS Escutcheon plates with a recessed or flush type sprinkler head shall be part of a
rated assembly.
6 - ANS What is the minimum number of a sprinkler heads on a system?
True - ANS 6 is the minimum number of sprinkler heads on a system.
True - ANS Occupancy classifications for this standard shall relate to sprinkler design
installation and water supply requirements only
Type M - ANS Copper pipe that cannot be bent is...
True - ANS System Air Pressure shall be 20PSI (1.4 bar) in excess of the calculated trip
pressure of the dry pipe valve.
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, 20PSI (1.4 Bar) - ANS System Air Pressure shall be __________ in excess of the calculated trip
pressure of the dry pipe valve.
8" , 1/2" - ANS _____ Sprinkler piping is supported by _______ threaded pipe
40PSI for 24hrs - ANS Dry pipe system pressure requirements are tested @ ____________
1 Minute (60 Seconds) - ANS Dry system waterflow must reach the farthest/last head
within...
200PSI for 2hrs - ANS Hydrostatic wet systems test parameters are _______ for ________
Early Suppression Fast Response - ANS E.S.F.R. stands for....
30 Minutes - ANS Compressed Air Supply shall have a capacity capable of restoring normal air
pressure in the system within
40 Degrees, Dry or Preaction - ANS Where portions of systems are subject to freezing and
temp cannot reliably be maintained at/or above _____________ - Sprinklers shall be installed as
__________________
...a change in piping direction prevents drainage of system piping through the main drain valve.
- ANS Auxiliary drains shall be provided where...
One - ANS At least ____ indicating valve shall be installed in each source of water supply
40' - ANS Lateral bracing required at a maximum of __________ on center on center on all
feeds and cross mains
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 UPDATE.
False - ANS Upright Sprinkler heads on a branch line must have vertical bracing
True - ANS All System Devices are to have tags identifying their purpose (Meta/Plastic,
Durable)
6' - ANS Sprinkler heads are to be spaced not less than _____ apart
False - ANS ESFR heads can be used in both wet and dry systems
True - ANS ESFR Sprinklers shall be used only in wet pipe systems
4" - ANS Sprinkler heads are required to be _____ from any wall
True - ANS Sprinklers shall not be listed for a protection of a portion of an occupancy
classification
250Ibs - ANS New Sprinkler piping Must support the water filled pipe plus _______ at the
point of hanger
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,True - ANS System Components shall be rated for the working pressure to which they are
exposed, but not less than 175PSI
True - ANS The maximum amount of sprinkler heads on a branch is 20
True - ANS PVC Sprinkler heads must be installed after the joints are bonded.
False - ANS Fire Department Connections (FDC) are permitted to have a listed shut off valve
False - ANS Torch cutting and welding are permitted as a means of modifying or repairing a
system.
True - ANS Pressure gauges must be installed above and below each alarm check value
True - ANS Escutcheon plates with a recessed or flush type sprinkler head shall be part of a
rated assembly.
6 - ANS What is the minimum number of a sprinkler heads on a system?
True - ANS 6 is the minimum number of sprinkler heads on a system.
True - ANS Occupancy classifications for this standard shall relate to sprinkler design
installation and water supply requirements only
Type M - ANS Copper pipe that cannot be bent is...
True - ANS System Air Pressure shall be 20PSI (1.4 bar) in excess of the calculated trip
pressure of the dry pipe valve.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, 20PSI (1.4 Bar) - ANS System Air Pressure shall be __________ in excess of the calculated trip
pressure of the dry pipe valve.
8" , 1/2" - ANS _____ Sprinkler piping is supported by _______ threaded pipe
40PSI for 24hrs - ANS Dry pipe system pressure requirements are tested @ ____________
1 Minute (60 Seconds) - ANS Dry system waterflow must reach the farthest/last head
within...
200PSI for 2hrs - ANS Hydrostatic wet systems test parameters are _______ for ________
Early Suppression Fast Response - ANS E.S.F.R. stands for....
30 Minutes - ANS Compressed Air Supply shall have a capacity capable of restoring normal air
pressure in the system within
40 Degrees, Dry or Preaction - ANS Where portions of systems are subject to freezing and
temp cannot reliably be maintained at/or above _____________ - Sprinklers shall be installed as
__________________
...a change in piping direction prevents drainage of system piping through the main drain valve.
- ANS Auxiliary drains shall be provided where...
One - ANS At least ____ indicating valve shall be installed in each source of water supply
40' - ANS Lateral bracing required at a maximum of __________ on center on center on all
feeds and cross mains
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
