OHIO SPRINKLER TECHNICIAN TEST PAPER 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Which of the following best describes a bullhead tee? - ✔✔1 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 2"
✔✔With maximum pressures exceeding 100 psi, the unsupported length between the
end sprinkler in a pendent position and the last hanger on the branch line shallo not be
greater than _____ for steel pipe. Copper pipe? - ✔✔12in, 6in
✔✔Within a hose cabinet, the hose connection shall be located so that there is at least
______ between any part of the cabinet and the handle of the valve when the valve is in
any position ranging from fully open to fully closed. - ✔✔1in
✔✔What type of tank is not required to conform to NFPA 22? - ✔✔Plastic
✔✔According to NFPA 14, what is the minimum size standpipe for a scheduled system
less than 50 feet in height? - ✔✔2in
✔✔Friction loss is always expressed in _________ . - ✔✔PSI per Foot
✔✔When hanging plastic pipe, vertical restraints are required within _______ inches of
the sprinkler. - ✔✔6in
✔✔The NFPA document that should be consulted in regard to water tanks for fire
protection is - ✔✔NFPA 22
✔✔A high-rise building is a building that is greater than _____ feet in height. - ✔✔75ft
✔✔What is the maximum unsupported armover length where maximum pressures
exceed 100 psi? - ✔✔12in
✔✔The NFPA document that should be consulted for information on the installation of
centrifugal fire pumps is ___________ - ✔✔NFPA 20
✔✔The NFPA standard to be consulted for underground pipe connected to standpipe
systems is _______. - ✔✔NFPA 24
✔✔1-1/2" CPVC pipe requires a hanger no more than every ___ feet. - ✔✔7ft
✔✔A blue sprinkler deflector has a temperature rating between ____________. -
✔✔250-300 degrees
, ✔✔A non-decorative sprinkler with white paint applied at the factory has
a/an__________. - ✔✔Intermediate
✔✔A sprinkler installation requires a booster pump. The fire department connection
should be: - ✔✔Sized to supply the capacity
✔✔According to NFPA 14, what is the minimum size standpipe for a scheduled system
less than 50 feet in height? - ✔✔2in
✔✔All residential sprinklers within a compartment must have a temperature rating within
_____ of one another. - ✔✔10 degrees
✔✔An eight(8) mm bulb would be found on - ✔✔Standard sprinkler
✔✔In addition to the standard hydrostatic test, dry pipe systems shall have an air
pressure leakage test of ____ psi for ___ hours. - ✔✔40psi , 24hrs
✔✔In unobstructed construction, the deflector distance below the ceiling is
__________. - ✔✔1 to 12in
✔✔Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR prescribes _____ - ✔✔Where
sprinkler systems are required
✔✔Obstructed construction requires a deflector distance of ________ - ✔✔1 to 6
inches below the beams to a maximum of 22 inches below the deck
✔✔On a single dry pipe system, the FDC shall be installed - ✔✔between the system
control valve and the dry pipe valve
✔✔The NFPA standard to be consulted for underground pipe connected to standpipe
systems is _____ - ✔✔NFPA 24
✔✔The ball drip is located: - ✔✔Between the FDC and the Check valve
✔✔The maximum area of coverage of any sprinkler shall not exceed _______ square
feet. - ✔✔400sqft
✔✔The maximum distance between standard sprinklers in light hazard is ____ - ✔✔15ft
✔✔The maximum unsupported length on the end of a branch line with a 1-inch
schedule 40 steel pipe is ______ - ✔✔36in
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Which of the following best describes a bullhead tee? - ✔✔1 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 2"
✔✔With maximum pressures exceeding 100 psi, the unsupported length between the
end sprinkler in a pendent position and the last hanger on the branch line shallo not be
greater than _____ for steel pipe. Copper pipe? - ✔✔12in, 6in
✔✔Within a hose cabinet, the hose connection shall be located so that there is at least
______ between any part of the cabinet and the handle of the valve when the valve is in
any position ranging from fully open to fully closed. - ✔✔1in
✔✔What type of tank is not required to conform to NFPA 22? - ✔✔Plastic
✔✔According to NFPA 14, what is the minimum size standpipe for a scheduled system
less than 50 feet in height? - ✔✔2in
✔✔Friction loss is always expressed in _________ . - ✔✔PSI per Foot
✔✔When hanging plastic pipe, vertical restraints are required within _______ inches of
the sprinkler. - ✔✔6in
✔✔The NFPA document that should be consulted in regard to water tanks for fire
protection is - ✔✔NFPA 22
✔✔A high-rise building is a building that is greater than _____ feet in height. - ✔✔75ft
✔✔What is the maximum unsupported armover length where maximum pressures
exceed 100 psi? - ✔✔12in
✔✔The NFPA document that should be consulted for information on the installation of
centrifugal fire pumps is ___________ - ✔✔NFPA 20
✔✔The NFPA standard to be consulted for underground pipe connected to standpipe
systems is _______. - ✔✔NFPA 24
✔✔1-1/2" CPVC pipe requires a hanger no more than every ___ feet. - ✔✔7ft
✔✔A blue sprinkler deflector has a temperature rating between ____________. -
✔✔250-300 degrees
, ✔✔A non-decorative sprinkler with white paint applied at the factory has
a/an__________. - ✔✔Intermediate
✔✔A sprinkler installation requires a booster pump. The fire department connection
should be: - ✔✔Sized to supply the capacity
✔✔According to NFPA 14, what is the minimum size standpipe for a scheduled system
less than 50 feet in height? - ✔✔2in
✔✔All residential sprinklers within a compartment must have a temperature rating within
_____ of one another. - ✔✔10 degrees
✔✔An eight(8) mm bulb would be found on - ✔✔Standard sprinkler
✔✔In addition to the standard hydrostatic test, dry pipe systems shall have an air
pressure leakage test of ____ psi for ___ hours. - ✔✔40psi , 24hrs
✔✔In unobstructed construction, the deflector distance below the ceiling is
__________. - ✔✔1 to 12in
✔✔Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR prescribes _____ - ✔✔Where
sprinkler systems are required
✔✔Obstructed construction requires a deflector distance of ________ - ✔✔1 to 6
inches below the beams to a maximum of 22 inches below the deck
✔✔On a single dry pipe system, the FDC shall be installed - ✔✔between the system
control valve and the dry pipe valve
✔✔The NFPA standard to be consulted for underground pipe connected to standpipe
systems is _____ - ✔✔NFPA 24
✔✔The ball drip is located: - ✔✔Between the FDC and the Check valve
✔✔The maximum area of coverage of any sprinkler shall not exceed _______ square
feet. - ✔✔400sqft
✔✔The maximum distance between standard sprinklers in light hazard is ____ - ✔✔15ft
✔✔The maximum unsupported length on the end of a branch line with a 1-inch
schedule 40 steel pipe is ______ - ✔✔36in
