Vermont
Household Fire Detection and Alarm

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State of Vermont
Division of Fire Safety
1311 US Route 302 - Berlin, Suite 600
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: (802) 479-7561
www.dps.state.vt.us/fire/licensing/

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Vermont Exam Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Basic Electricity and Wiring	5
Wiring Methods	8
Branch Circuits	5
Initiating Devices	10
Alarm Control Panel	5
Local Amendments	2

Total Number of Test Questions:	35
Time Allowed (hours):	1.5
Passing percentage:	70%

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008, NFPA.
2.	NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code, 2007, NFPA.
3.	Vermont Electrical Safety Rules, 2008.

Additional References
(not used to write questions)

Vermont Statutes: Electricians and Electrical Installations, Title 26, Chapter 15.

Recommended Study Materials

Vermont • Household Fire Detection and Alarm

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Comprehensive Tutorial
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