Florida Fire Protection II Contractor License

Florida contractors certified as Fire Protection II have a scope of work which covers contracts requiring the layout, installation, inspection and service of the following types of fire protection systems:

  • Foam-water sprinklers
  • Foam-water spray
  • Water sprinklers
  • Water spray
  • Standpipes
  • Sprinklers' thermal systems
  • Air lines
  • Sprinkler tank heaters
  • Risers with standpipe/sprinkler combinations
  • Tanks and pumps connected to these systems
  • Piping system starting at the POS (point of service)

Pre-engineered systems are excluded from the scope of this license.

How to Obtain the Fire Protection II Contractor License in Florida

  1. Be at least 18 years old.
  2. Be of good moral character.
  3. Submit the Fire II Contractor application to the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
  4. Obtain General Liability Insurance.
  5. Have the necessary experience in the Fire Protection II trade:
    • Four years (documented) working for a Fire I or II contractor, or
    • Equivalent education and experience with water-based fire suppression systems.
    • Experience/education must include knowledge of the layout of risers, cross mains, branch lines, sprinkler heads, sizing of pipe, hanger locations, and hydraulic calculations.
  6. Pass the exam within one year of submitting the application.

Florida Fire Protection II Contractor License Exam

Florida Fire Protection II Contractors must pass an exam prior to obtaining their license. Do not sign up to take your exams until you obtain your books and begin studying for them!

  • Testing Method: Computer-Based
  • Testing Company: Pearson Vue©
  • Time Allowed: 150 Minutes
  • Passing Score: 70%
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Number of Questions: 100
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Expansion Foams
    • Sprinkler Systems
      • Installation of Sprinkler Systems
      • One, Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
      • Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height
    • Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
    • Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
    • Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
      • Water Sprinkler Spray
      • Foam-Water Spray Systems
    • Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
    • Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
    • Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
    • Water Based Fire Protection Systems
      • Inspection
      • Testing
      • Maintenance
    • Florida Statutes
      • Definitions
      • Fire Suppression System Contractors
        • Disciplinary Action
      • Probation
      • Certificate Application and Issuance
        • Application & Issuance
        • Examination
        • Investigation of Applicant
      • Requirements for Installation, Inspection, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems
        • Installation
        • Inspection
        • Maintenance
      • Contracting without certificate prohibited
        • Violations
        • Penalty
      • Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems for One-family Dwellings, two-family Dwellings, and Mobile Homes
        • One and Two Family Dwellings
        • Mobile Homes
    • Florida Administrative Code

Course for Fire Protection II

We offer free live refresher online classes for Florida Contractors to help get ready for the Exam with the online class's purchase. The online classes are unlimited and can be accessed whenever needed; You can also attend live online classes as needed. All live refresher online classes are on Saturdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (ET); we teach how to solve math problems for trade, business, and finance problems.

Bookset for Fire Protection II

The books set includes all required references for the Fire Protection II exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • FLORIDA FIRE PROTECTION II - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $2,069.96
  • FLORIDA FIRE PROTECTION II - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $2,169.96

Fire Protection II Books