AR Fire Sprinkler study plan
AR Fire Sprinkler · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation Standards
Map the occupancy and hazard classification scheme from memory, then verify against the standard
Classify 15 sample spaces into light, ordinary group 1, ordinary group 2, and extra hazard and justify each
List the design density and remote area requirements that follow from each hazard class
Sketch the four main sprinkler system types and label when each is permitted
Your checkpoint
A one-page hazard classification cheat sheet with 15 worked classification examples and the matched density/remote-area values
Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation Standards & NFPA 13 System Components, Hydraulics, and Water Supply
Calculate required sprinkler flow per head from density and coverage area for 10 practice layouts
Determine minimum and maximum spacing and coverage limits for light, ordinary, and extra hazard layouts
Apply the small room, closet, and obstruction exceptions without looking them up
Size branch line and cross main pipe for three simple tree systems using the pipe schedule tables
Your checkpoint
A worked hydraulic worksheet set covering 10 density/coverage calculations with spacing compliance checks
NFPA 13 System Components, Hydraulics, and Water Supply
Compute friction loss with the Hazen-Williams formula for 12 pipe segments at varying flow and diameter
Build a full node-by-node hydraulic calculation for a tree system and a gridded system
Explain the difference between available pressure, required pressure, and safety margin in a supply analysis
Read a water supply flow test curve and determine the usable operating point for a design
Your checkpoint
Two complete hand hydraulic calculations (one tree, one grid) with node tables and a supply-versus-demand comparison
NFPA 13 System Components, Hydraulics, and Water Supply
Identify the function and installation rules for each major component: control valve, check valve, alarm valve, dry pipe valve, preaction valve, and flow switch
Describe the components and acceptance criteria for wet, dry, preaction, and deluge systems
Select the correct sprinkler temperature rating and response type for 10 given occupancy scenarios
Explain backflow prevention and fire department connection requirements and where each applies
Your checkpoint
A component reference sheet plus a scored 20-question self-quiz on valves, sprinklers, and system types
Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Statutes and Rules
Outline the Arkansas licensing structure: who must hold a license, what classifications exist, and what work each permits
List the renewal, continuing education, and insurance requirements that attach to a license
Describe the disciplinary process, grounds for action, and penalties for unlicensed practice
Identify which code edition and local amendments Arkansas adopts by reference
Your checkpoint
A one-page Arkansas licensing summary with statute and rule citations for each requirement
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems
Build an ITM calendar for wet, dry, and preaction systems covering weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year tasks
Describe the main drain flow test procedure and the pass/fail criteria
Explain trip testing for dry pipe and preaction valves and the required follow-up after a trip
List the conditions that must trigger an impairment procedure and the steps to document it
Your checkpoint
A completed ITM schedule table for three system types with frequency, task, and acceptance criteria columns
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems & Business, Contracting, and Safety Practices
Write the sequence for a forward flow test and a main drain test and note what each proves
Draft a jobsite safety plan covering hot work, lockout, fall protection, and confined space
Explain contract essentials: scope, change orders, lien rights, and retainage
Describe record-keeping obligations for inspections, tests, and contractor documentation
Your checkpoint
A sample inspection report and a one-page jobsite safety and contract checklist
Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation Standards & Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Statutes and Rules & NFPA 13 System Components, Hydraulics, and Water Supply & Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems & Business, Contracting, and Safety Practices
Take two full-length timed practice exams and log every missed question by domain
Re-derive the ten most-missed concepts from first principles without notes
Rehearse hydraulic calculations and licensing citations under time pressure
Build a final weak-area list and close each item with a verified source
Your checkpoint
A scored practice exam log with domain breakdown and a closed-out weak-area remediation list
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80% on a self-made 20-question quiz covering hazard classification, density, and spacing without notes
Week 4: Complete two hand hydraulic calculations with no arithmetic errors and correctly identify the governing supply constraint in each
Week 6: Reproduce the full ITM frequency table for wet, dry, and preaction systems from memory with at least 90% accuracy
Week 8: Score at least 85% on a full-length timed practice exam and have zero open items on the weak-area list