New Mexico
(MS-12) Fire Protection Systems

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Construction Industries Division
Regulation and Licensing Department
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
www.rld.state.nm.us/CID

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PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Backflow Prevention	5
Hydraulic Calculations and Design	6
Residential Systems	5
Firepumps and Standpipes	8
Sprinkler Systems	15
Water Supply, Storage, and Distribution	5
General and Code Knowledge	18
Materials and Methods	8
Testing and Inspections (NFPA 25)	10

Total Number of Test Questions:	80
Time Allowed (minutes):	120
Minimum Passing Score:	75%

In addition to the trade-specific examination(s) you may be required to pass the Business and Law offered by PSI or take an "approved" Business and Law Course.

Reference Books Permitted in the Exam

1.	NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2007, NFPA.
2.	NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, 2009, NFPA.
3.	NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2008, NFPA.
4.	NFPA 13R: Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies Up To and Including Four Stories in Height, 2002, NFPA.
5.	NFPA 15: Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2009, NFPA.
6.	NFPA 14: Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose, 2007, NFPA.
7.	NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2007, NFPA.
8.	NFPA 13D: Sprinklers, One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2002, NFPA.
9.	Uniform Plumbing Code, 2006 or 2009, IAPMO.
10.	NFPA 22: Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2008, NFPA.
11.	NFPA 24: Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2007, NFPA.

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