
C-16 Fire Protection Contractor Exam
PASS THE C-16 TRADE EXAM. IT’S EASY AS ONE-TWO-THREE!
- Commit to passing your California C-16 Fire Protection Contractor exam. Prepare at HOME and on your schedule: “Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!“
- Apply to the CSLB. We help you correctly fill out your C-16 Contractor License Application. Call us for assistance.
- Study. Our clients typically pass the exam on their 1st attempt! “Follow the plan and pass your exam!“
All qualifying individuals must also pass the California Contractor Law & Business Exam (sold separately below)
$249.00

Pass your C-16 Fire Protection Contractor exam; it’s as simple as 123!
ONE – Commit to passing your C-16 Contractor exam. Study at HOME and on your schedule.
- Read our best in the industry C-16 exam preparation manual.
- Learn the art of dominating a four-answer multiple-choice exam.
- Engage with audio and video content featuring industry experts discussing construction math and Title 8 Health and Safety Rules.
- Access hundreds of researched exam questions and answers.
- Memorize key exam concepts with virtual flashcards and take non-graded practice quizzes.
- Verify your knowledge with full-length, timed tests that simulate the actual exam.
- PASS your C-16 Fire Protection Contractor exam the first time you test.
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TWO – Apply to the CSLB. We will help! New online tools will help you correctly fill out your original C-16 Fire Protection contractor exam application. Fill out the form, call us for assistance, and schedule a free line-by-line review of your application before submission to the CSLB!
With our help, submitting a proper C-16 License application to the CSLB has never been easier!
THREE – Prepare for and pass your exam. Our students dramatically improve their test scores and pass their C-16 Fire Protection Contractor exam.
When ready to test, schedule your exam through PSI. Please read the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more information. PSI – C-16 Fire Protection
IT’s A FACT! When you read something – eTEXTBOOKS, watch something – VIDEO FILES, hear something – AUDIO FILES, and then put that information to use – ONLINE PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ONLINE EXAMS, your ability to retain our study materials increases exponentially!

CALIFORNIA C-16 FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR
Choose your course format from either
eCourse – Online Manual (not printable), Online A/V (Audio/Video), & Online Testing
Or Printed Manual + Online A/V (Audio/Video) & Online Testing
Or Printed Manual + CDs, DVD’s, & Online Testing
Our C-16 Fire Protection Contractor License Trade Exam Course includes the following course materials to maximize your study efforts.
- Trade Specific Textbooks
- Audio Lectures
- Video Lectures
- Online Practice Questions
- Simulated Online Exams
CALIFORNIA C-16 FIRE PROTECTION LICENSE EXAM MANUAL:
The C-16 Fire Protection Contractor exam manual covers the essential topics of the California C-16 Fire Protection contractor license exam. Topics include Plan Symbols, Types of Sprinkler Systems, Hydraulics, Summaries from NFPA 13, NFPA 14, and NFPA 24, Title 8 Health and Safety Orders, and Fire Protection Review Questions.
The C-C-16 Fire Protection Contractor Study Guide contains the following sections;
- MATH REVIEW: covers math and estimating formulas, units of measurement, elementary geometry, and the architect’s scale.
- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: This contains basic trade information all students must know to pass the C-16 Trade exam.
- HEALTH AND SAFETY: Our comprehensive health and safety section familiarizes students with Cal/OSHA and other regulations and practices.
- REVIEW QUESTIONS: Lists the most difficult questions, indexed to the relevant section of the manual.
AUDIO/VIDEO LECTURES:
Streaming online Audio/Video files or CDs & DVDs. Expert instructors with decades of experience cover fundamental C-16 Fire Protection exam concepts in greater detail. Our audio/video lectures cover Math Formulas and Title 8 Health & Safety lectures.
C-16 FIRE PROTECTION ONLINE PRACTICE TOOLS:
- FLASHCARDS: Online flashcard program tracks your history and also allows you to exclude questions you have already learned.
- PRACTICE EXAMS: Four final practice exams, each timed to simulate actual exam conditions. The course also includes two Cal/OSHA Health & Safety tests. (exams are approximately 115 questions each.) Our C-16 and Title 8 Health and Safety update list any new questions to reflect changing trends in exam focus.
ASSISTANCE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION
Get help filling out your contractor exam application or request a free review of your completed form before submission. All students in our C-16 Fire Protection course can call us at (866) 685 8564 for assistance.
ONE YEAR UNLIMITED ACCESS: To All Online eBooks, Audio/Video, Test Questions & Simulated Final Exams.
We provide complete access to all online course materials for an entire year. Other schools may offer only 90-day access to online tools in the hopes of charging you extra $ for extended access to study materials.


The C-16 Fire Protection Exam contains five major sections:
Section 1. Planning and Estimating – 25% of C-16 Exam
- Planning fire protection projects
- Estimating fire protection projects
Section 2. Installation of Underground Fire Main Systems – 11% of C-16 Exam
- Trenching and shoring excavations
- Installing pipes and thrust blocks
- Installing fire hydrants and fire department connections (FDC)
Section 3. Installation of Fire Protection Systems – 36% of C-16 Exam
- Installing fire sprinkler systems
- Installing preaction and deluge systems
- Installing storage tanks and fire pumps
- Installing fire suppression systems
Section 4. Maintenance & Repair of Fire Protection System – 9% of C-16 Exam
- Inspecting & Troubleshooting fire protection equipment
- Repairing fire protection equipment
- Maintaining fire protection equipment
Section 5. Safety – 21% of C-16 Exam
- Personnel safety
- Job site safety
- Underground work
*Percentages are approximate
C-16 Fire Protection Exam source material:
The CSLB utilizes the following publications for the creation of the Fire Protection exam. California codebooks can be viewed online: www.bsc.ca.gov
2022 California Building Code. California Code of Regulations, Title 24. International Code Council.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org
2022 California Fire Code. California Code of Regulations, Title 24. International Code Council.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org
National Fire Protection Association.
- NFPA 13 (2022)
- NFPA 13D (2022)
- NFPA 13R (2022)
- NFPA 14 (2019)
- NFPA 17 (2021)
- NFPA 17A (2021)
- NFPA 20 (2022)
- NFPA 24 (2022)
- NFPA 25 (2023 California Edition)
National Fire Protection Association.
PHONE: (800) 344-3555
INTERNET: www.nfpa.org
State of California General Industry & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA) and State of California Construction & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA). 2022. California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Mancomm.
PHONE: (877) 626-2666
INTERNET: www.mancomm.com
*Publisher information is current as of 11/22
Official CSLB Description of License Classification for the C-16 Fire Protection Contractor.
California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications
A Fire protection contractor lays out, fabricates and installs all types of fire protection systems; including all the equipment associated with these systems, excluding electrical alarm systems.
Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)


Pass the Law & Business Exam
📚 Pass the Law & Business Exam for Your Original Contractor’s License
- Law & Business Exam Focus: This exam concentrates on California Contractor Law and best business practices.
- Path to Success: To qualify for your first contractor’s license, you must pass both the TRADE and LAW exams. Utilize our resources to “Read, Watch, Listen, Learn, and PASS!”
Prepare for both exams to ensure you meet all the requirements for your original contractor’s license. With the right resources and study habits, you’re on your way to becoming a licensed contractor.
$199.50

You are off to a strong start if you readily answer seven or more questions correctly without guessing.
However, if you miss three or more questions, you risk failing the TRADE portion of the C-16 Exam.
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