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UPDATED SPRINKLER EXAMS APRIL 1, 2025

 

CSA is in the process of reviewing and updating all our sprinkler exams which will be implemented on April 1.  As example, the questions will be validated to the 2022 & 2025 editions of NFPA 13, 13D, 13R.  See our Frequently Asked Questions page for more info.

 

Make sure to utilize the appropriate code editions based on when you REQUEST YOUR ASSESSMENT.  

The new "Study Guide - 2025" will provide significant enhancements with nearly all material on the exams identified in the study guide.  We are also retiring some questions that many have missed and were more challenging for installers.

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During this transition, make sure to download and use the appropriate Materials.  If you are submitting a request on or after April 1, 2025 you will be set up for the new 2025 exams and you will want to use the following link for Study Guide - 2025.  If you submit requests by March 31st, you will be signed up for the older 2019 exams and will use the code references in the study guide links below next to each exam.  The enhanced study material in the 2025 Study Guide can be used to help study for 2019 exams but note that the code references apply to the NEW exams and DO NOT necessarily apply to 2019 exams as some things have moved.  Thus, for Requests submitted by March 31st, refer to older study guide for what code editions to use and references to code sections (when provided). 

 

As of March 4, 2025 the Supplemental Sprinkler Exam Material has been updated.  Some new items have been added to this new version, but it can be used for both the current 2019 exams and the 2025 exams.   

Sprinkler Assessments

ASCR2 - Sprinkler Commercial Residential On-Site Competent Person

Review important information on the "Test Info" page common to all exams and about marking / tagging your study material.

 

This assessment is generally intended for installers of commercial and residential sprinkler systems.  It is also required by many jurisdictions for those performing inspection, testing, and maintenance functions.  This is the most common sprinkler qualification recognized by jurisdictions.

This exam goes into detailed code criteria dealing with sprinkler spacing, obstructions, hangers, seismic fittings, clearance of piping, ceiling pockets, small room rule, types of systems, air maintenance, drainage, and more.  Questions also include basic calculations regarding friction loss through pipe, pressure impact of elevation, and similar concepts that professional installers need to be aware of.  Questions also relate to OSHA Lock-Out-Tag-Out for controlling energy sources such as pumps, and confined space criteria.  This exam covers a lot of material.  It is essential that the candidate be very knowledgeable and familiar with the standards and documents to make good use of their test time.

Exam Fee:

Application Fee:          None

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ASCR2- Sprinkler Commercial Residential On-Site Competent Person     $200 / each attempt 

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Important Concepts:

The following lists some but not all materials covered on exams.

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  • Sprinkler spacing, obstructions, area of coverage, in clouds/pockets, small room rule,  limitations

  • Types of systems (dry, pre-action, deluge, wet) and criteria for them

  • Hangers, bracing, seismic fittings, clearance

  • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

  • Standpipe types, criteria

  • CPVC installation and limitations

  • Friction loss and elevation impacts.

Books Required:

  • See Update notes at top of page

  • NFPA 13, 2019 Edition (Handbook Recommended) (Note that 2019 was reformatted from 2016)

  • NFPA 13D & R, 2019 Edition 

  • NFPA 25, 2020 Edition (Handbook Recommended)

  • NFPA 14, 2019 Edition

Documents Required from Our Site:

Download and print these pdf documents.  (click on link)

See Update notes at top of page

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ASCR4 - Sprinkler Business Certificate Holder

Review important information on the "Test Info" page common to all exams and about marking / tagging your study material.

 

This assessment is generally intended for business owners or partners of commercial and residential sprinkler companies.  It is a longer and slightly more difficult version of the ASCR2 exam.  This exam also includes questions related to NFPA 20 fire pumps, and information from the International Fire / Building Codes to address specific requirements of these codes often overlooked by sprinkler installers.  This exam is intended for those that oversee and are responsible for installers such as administrators, but not designers.

This exam goes into detailed code criteria dealing with sprinkler spacing, obstructions, hangers, seismic fittings, clearance of piping, ceiling pockets, small room rule, types of systems, air maintenance, drainage, and more.  Questions also include basic calculations regarding friction loss through pipe, pressure impact of elevation, and similar concepts that professional installers need to be aware of.  Questions also relate to OSHA Lock-Out-Tag-Out for controlling energy sources such as pumps, and confined space criteria.  This exam covers a lot of material.  It is essential that the candidate be very knowledgeable and familiar with the standards and documents to make good use of their test time.

Exam Fee:

Application Fee:          None

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ASCR4- Sprinkler Business Certificate Holder    $210 / each attempt

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Important Concepts:

The following lists some but not all materials covered on exams.

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  • Sprinkler spacing, obstructions, area of coverage, in clouds/pockets, small room rule,  limitations

  • Types of systems (dry, pre-action, deluge, wet) and criteria for them

  • Hangers, bracing, seismic fittings, clearance

  • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

  • Standpipe types, criteria

  • CPVC installation and limitations

  • Friction loss and elevation impacts.

  • Fire Pumps

  • International Fire/Building Codes

Books Required:

  • See Update notes at top of page

  • NFPA 13, 2019 Edition (Handbook Recommended)

  • NFPA 13D & R, 2019 Editions

  • NFPA 25, 2020 Edition (Handbook Recommended)

  • NFPA 14, 2019 Edition

  • NFPA 20, 2019 Edition

  • Either the 2015/2018 IBC  (questions are applicable to either of these)

Documents Required from Our Site:

Download and print these pdf documents.    (click on link)

See Update notes at top of page

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ASC2 - Sprinkler Commercial On-Site Competent Person

Review important information on the "Test Info" page common to all exams and about marking / tagging your study material.

 

This assessment is generally intended for installers of commercial NFPA 13 sprinkler systems.  This exam is generally recognized by jurisdictions that have a strong residential market where they have installation crews geared for commercial and crews geared towards residential systems, and seldom overlap.  This exam includes NFPA 13R due to the overlap with apartments, hotels, and motels.

This exam goes into detailed code criteria dealing with sprinkler spacing, obstructions, hangers, seismic fittings, clearance of piping, ceiling pockets, small room rule, types of systems, air maintenance, drainage, and more.  Questions also include basic calculations regarding friction loss through pipe, pressure impact of elevation, and similar concepts that professional installers need to be aware of.  Questions also relate to OSHA Lock-Out-Tag-Out for controlling energy sources such as pumps, and confined space criteria.  This exam covers a lot of material.  It is essential that the candidate be very knowledgeable and familiar with the standards and documents to make good use of their test time.

Exam Fee:

Application Fee:          None

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ASC2- Sprinkler Commercial On-Site Competent Person     $180 / each attempt

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Important Concepts:

The following lists some but not all materials covered on exams.

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  • Sprinkler spacing, obstructions, area of coverage, in clouds/ pockets, small room rule,  limitations

  • Types of systems (dry, pre-action, deluge, wet) and criteria for them

  • Hangers, bracing, seismic fittings, clearance

  • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

  • Standpipe types, criteria

  • CPVC installation and limitations

  • Friction loss and elevation impacts.

Books Required:

  • See Update notes at top of page

  • NFPA 13, 2019 Edition (Handbook Recommended)

  • NFPA 13R, 2019 Edition 

  • NFPA 25, 2020 Edition (Handbook Recommended)

  • NFPA 14, 2019 Edition

Documents Required from Our Site:

Download and print these pdf documents.    (click on link)

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See Update notes at top of page

ASR2 - Sprinkler Residential On-Site Competent Person

Review important information on the "Test Info" page common to all exams and about marking / tagging your study material.

 

This assessment is generally intended for installers of residential sprinkler systems including both 13D and 13R systems.  This assessment is generally recognized by jurisdictions with a strong residential sprinkler influence.  The 13D and 13R are frequently overlapped between large single family developments with square footage and fire department access challenges, along with apartments, hotels, and motels.

This exam goes into detailed code criteria dealing with sprinkler spacing, obstructions, hangers, some seismic, clearance of piping.  Questions also include basic calculations regarding friction loss through pipe, pressure impact of elevation, and similar concepts that professional installers need to be aware of.  This exam covers a lot of material.  It is essential that the candidate be very knowledgeable and familiar with the standards and documents to make good use of their test time.

Exam Fee:

Application Fee:          None

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ASR2- Sprinkler Residential On-Site Competent Person     $170 / each attempt 

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Books Required:

  • See Update notes at top of page

  • NFPA 13D, 2019 Edition 

  • NFPA 13R, 2019 Edition 

  • NFPA 25, 2020 Edition (Handbook Recommended

Important Concepts:

The following lists some but not all materials covered on exams.

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  • Sprinkler spacing, obstructions, area of coverage, limitations

  • Hangers, bracing, seismic fittings, clearance

  • Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

  • CPVC installation and limitations

  • Friction loss and elevation impacts.

Documents Required from Our Site:

Download and print these pdf documents.    (click on link)

See Update notes at top of page

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FPU2- Fire Pump Installation & Service

Review important information on the "Test Info" page common to all exams and about marking / tagging your study material.

 

This assessment is intended for those who install or service fire pumps.  This can include experienced sprinkler installers and manufacturer representatives.  The majority of questions come from NFPA 20.  Some additional questions come from NFPA 70 (NEC), references to NFPA 13 from NFPA 20, NFPA 72 for monitoring, and NFPA 25 for Inspection Testing and Maintenance.   General hydraulic theory questions involving pressures, flows, friction loss, and elevation are included.

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You spoke and we listened!  After 1-year of data and your feedback, we decided to extend the time for this exam from 2-hours to 2-hours and 30-minutes.  This extended time is effective for exams after August 15, 2024. There will be no credit for exams taken prior to this date.

Exam Fee:

Application Fee:          None

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FUP2- Fire Pump Installation & Service $200 / each attempt 

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Important Concepts:

The following lists some but not all materials covered on exams.

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  • Electric, Diesel, and Steam Turbine fire pumps

  • Controllers for fire pumps

  • Acceptance testing, Inspection, Testing, Maintenance

  • Friction loss, flow, pressures, and elevation impacts associated with fire pumps

Books Required:

  • NFPA 20, 2022 Edition (Handbook Recommended)

  • NFPA 25, 2020 Edition 

  • NFPA 13, 2019 Edition

  • NFPA 72, 2019 Edition

  • NFPA 70 (NEC), 2020 Edition

  • See study guide for specifics on books used / required / allowed

Documents Required from Our Site:

Download and print these pdf documents.    (click on link)

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ASD2 - Sprinkler Domestic On-Site Person - Being updated for 2025 codes. Ready to request starting April 1, 2025

Exam Fee:

Application Fee:          None

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ASD2- Sprinkler Domestic On-Site Person    $170 / Each Attempt

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Books Required:

  • NFPA 13D, 2025 Edition 

Review important information on the "Test Info" page common to all exams and about marking / tagging your study material.

 

This assessment is intended for installers of domestic one and two family residential sprinkler systems covered under NFPA 13D.  This assessment is generally recognized by jurisdictions with a strong residential sprinkler influence.  This test can be taken by sprinkler contractors or plumbing contractors to demonstrate competency in NFPA criteria.

This exam goes into detailed code criteria dealing with sprinkler spacing, obstructions, hangers,  clearance of piping.  Questions also include basic calculations regarding friction loss through pipe, pressure impact of elevation, and similar concepts that professional installers need to be aware of.  Material also includes understanding of sprinkler data sheets and limitations of a sprinkler in addition to extensive CPVC listing requirements.  

Important Concepts:

The following lists some but not all materials covered on exams.

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  • Sprinkler spacing, obstructions, area of coverage, limitations

  • Hangers, bracing, clearance

  • CPVC installation and limitations

  • Friction loss and elevation impacts.

Documents Required from Our Site:

Download and print these pdf documents.    (click on links)

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OSHA Resources:

These are NOT allowed in exams.  (click link)

Other Optional Study Material:

This material is not allowed in the test, but may be used to better understand and/or study.

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NFPA documents can be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association at www.NFPA.org.  You can purchase hard copies and have them mailed to you.  We recommend using NFPA handbooks when available as they contain the full standard along with additional useful images, commentary, and explanations.  Before ordering, make sure you know what edition (Year) that you need.  International Building and Fire Code Handbooks do not contain code content and are not recommended for CSA exams.

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