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New Jersey

Fire Alarm

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New Jersey
Fire, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith Advisory  Committee

124 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ  07101
Phone:  (973) 504-6245
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 340-3713
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content

Please consult the exam bulletin for more detailed information about subject sub-categories listed in this table.  The button below should allow you to view or download the PSI exam bulletin.

Subject AreasSub-
categories
# of
Questions
General Electrical Knowledge10
Installation Requirements35
Wiring Methods & Materials210
Special Occupancies & Conditions5
Application of Fire Alarm Systems820
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
130

In addition to the trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the New Jersey Business & Law exam offered by PSI.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2020, NFPA
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Books Allowed — NOT Provided
1.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, NFPA
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2.
ANSI A117.1-2003 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2003, ANSI
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3.
New Jersey Administrative Code; Subchapter 7: Barrier Free Subcode
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Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2020, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2020, Tom Henry
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We highly recommend that you purchase one of the reference books above to study for your exam.  Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC.  They provide an even faster way to look up answers in the code and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2020, George Hart
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3.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2020, Ray Holder
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Reference #2 above contains practical applications of the NEC such as Ohm‘s Law, series/parallel circuits, voltage drop, load calculations, motor phases, impedance, inductance and math formulas you are expected to know.  “Basic Knowledge” is covered in the exam but detailed subjects are assumed and not specifically called out in the bulletin.

A good “calculations” book where you can drill yourself repeatedly is always a good way to remember the most basic math procedures.  Generally, you won't have time during an exam to search for these procedures in a book.

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