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C28 – Lock and Security Equipment
Contractor
A lock and security equipment contractor evaluates, sets-up,
installs, maintains and repairs all doors and door assemblies, gates, locks and
locking devices, panic and fire rated exit devices, manual and automatic
operated gate and door closures and releases, jail and prison locking devices
and permanently installed or built in safes and vaults. This classification
includes but is not limited to master key systems, metal window guards, security
doors, card activated and electronic access control systems for control
equipment, motion and other types of detectors and computer systems for control
and audit of control systems and other associated equipment. Fire alarm systems
are specifically not included in this section.
The Lock and Security Equipment (C-28) Examination is divided
into six major sections. These sections are:
1. Layout and Planning (18%)
- Plans and specifications
- Site survey
- System design
2. Doors and Gate Assemblies (23%)
- Locks, hardware, and closing devices
- Exit devices
- Doors and frames
3. Keying and Origination (18%)
- Lock cylinders
- Key generation
- Lock bypass
4. Access Control Systems and CCTV (26%)
- Wiring
- Locking and operating hardware
- Controls, surveillance, and
accessories
5. Safes and Vaults (6%)
- Safe installation
- Safe repair
- Safe deposit locks
6. Job Site Safety (9%)
- Protective gear
- Power tools and equipment
- Working at elevated areas
*Percentages are approximate*
The following questions are typical of the types of items that
are on the examination. The correct answer is highlighted.
1. What item would prevent an exit device from being
fire-rated?
a. Plastic end caps
b. Dogging assembly
c. Surface mounted
vertical rods
d. Rim cylinder
2. What type of drill bit should be used to penetrate
standard hard plate?
a. Boron
b. Cobalt
c. Carbide
d. Titanium
3. When issuing a change key using a 2-step, 5-pin chamber
progression system, with a top master key of 47382, which key would be an
acceptable change key?
a. 23840
b. 25172
c. 77340
d. 27740
*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed
contractors who are actively working in the field*
NFPA 101 – Life Safety
Code.
National Fire
Protection Association,
1 Batterymarch Park,
P.O. Box 9101,
Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
(800) 344-3555
FAX: (617) 770-0700.
INTERNET: www.nfpa.org
NFPA 80 – Standard for
Fire Doors and Fire Windows.
National Fire
Protection Association,
1 Batterymarch Park,
P.O. Box 9101,
Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
(800) 344-3555
FAX: (617) 770-0700.
INTERNET: www.nfpa.org
Basic Architectural
Hardware.
Door and Hardware
Institute,
14150 Newbrook Drive,
Chantilly, VA
20151-2232.
(703) 222-2010
FAX: (703)-222-2410.
INTERNET: www.dhi.org/tech/techord.htm
Keying Systems and
Nomenclature.
Door and Hardware
Institute,
14150 Newbrook Drive,
Chantilly, VA
20151-2232.
(703) 222-2010
FAX: (703)-222-2410.
INTERNET: www.dhi.org/tech/techord.htm
ICC/ANSI A117.1
Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
International Code
Council,
5203 Leesburg Pike,
Suite 708,
Fall Church, VA 22041
ISBN 1-58001-029-6.
(703) 931-4533
FAX: (703) 379-1546
INTERNET: www.intlcode.org/a117/order.htm (go to end of page for ordering
information)
California Building
Code.
International
Conference of Building Officials,
5360 Workman Mill
Road,
Whittier, CA
90601-2298.
(800) 284-4406
FAX: (888) 329-4226.
INTERNET: www.icbo.org
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