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Allowable References for Standard Format/CBT Exams

The reference books must either be a bound book or copied pages secured in a 3-ring binder and must include a title page. No loose papers will be permitted.

Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Systems Exams

Level I — NFPA 70 (2008) and NFPA 72 (2007)

Level II — NFPA 70 (2008), NFPA 72 (2007), and the IBC (2006)

Level III — NFPA 101 (2006), NFPA 70 (2008), NFPA 72 (2007), and the IBC (2006)

Level IV — NFPA 101 (2006), NFPA 72 (2007), and the IBC (2006)

Fire Protection: Water-Based (formerly Automatic Sprinkler) Systems Layout Exams

Level I — NFPA 13 (2007)

Level II — NFPA 13 (2007), NFPA 14 (2007), NFPA 20 (2007), and Automatic Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies Handbook (2007)

Level III General Plans Preparation — NFPA 13 (2007), NFPA 14 (2007), NFPA 20 (2007), and Automatic Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies Handbook (2007)

Level III Hydraulics and Water Supply Planning — NFPA 13 (2007), NFPA 14 (2007), NFPA 20 (2007), and Automatic Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies Handbook (2007)

Fire Protection: Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems Exams

Level I Inspection and Testing Fundamentals — NFPA 25 (2011)

Level I Work Practices — NFPA 25 (2011)

Level II Inspection — NFPA 25 (2011)

Level II Testing — NFPA 25 (2011)

Level II Work Practices — NFPA 25 (2011)

Level III Inspections and Responsibilities — NFPA 25 (2011)

Level III Advanced Testing — NFPA 25 (2011)

Electrical Power: Electrical Power Testing, All Levels

References are not allowed in the testing centers.

Video Security Systems Exams: All Subfields, All Levels

References are not allowed in the testing centers.