The New Mexico Dry Chemical Fire Protection Contractor MS-14 Exam Book Package is a comprehensive, code-driven reference collection designed to prepare you for the MS-14 Contractor licensing exam in New Mexico.
Built for contractors working in fire suppression systems, dry chemical systems, and specialized fire protection applications, this package provides the essential knowledge needed to understand system design, installation, inspection, and maintenance across a wide range of fire protection technologies. It is specifically structured to help you succeed in the open-book exam while strengthening your real-world capabilities in protecting life, property, and critical infrastructure.
This package emphasizes life safety, system reliability, and strict code compliance, ensuring you can confidently work with fire suppression systems in commercial, industrial, and specialized environments.
These are the primary references for the exam, covering multiple fire suppression system types:
NFPA 17 (2017) β Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems (core focus of this license)
NFPA 17A (2017) β Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 10 (2007) β Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 11 (2016) β Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 12 (2018) β Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12A (2015) β Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 2001 (2015) β Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 72 (2019) β National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 96 (2021) β Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
Provides standards for piping systems and water supply integration related to fire protection systems.
Covers mechanical system requirements, ventilation, and system integration relevant to fire suppression systems.
New Mexico MS-14 Contractor Exam (Dry Chemical Fire Protection)
Dry chemical fire suppression system design and installation (NFPA 17)
Wet chemical systems for commercial kitchens (NFPA 17A & NFPA 96)
Portable extinguishers and system selection (NFPA 10)
Foam, COβ, clean agent, and specialty suppression systems
Fire alarm integration and detection systems (NFPA 72)
Code interpretation and compliance across multiple NFPA standards
Plumbing and mechanical system coordination
Inspection, maintenance, and system testing requirements
β Multi-System Fire Protection Coverage β Dry chemical, wet chemical, foam, COβ, and more
β NFPA Code Focused β Industry-standard life safety references
β Commercial + Industrial Applications β Covers specialized suppression systems
β Optimized for Open-Book Exams β Quickly locate answers under time pressure
β Safety-Driven Content β Built around protecting lives and critical assets
Individuals pursuing the New Mexico MS-14 Contractor License
Contractors specializing in fire suppression systems
Fire protection and safety professionals
Mechanical and plumbing contractors expanding into fire systems
Anyone looking to pass the exam on the first attempt
With the right references and a strong understanding of fire suppression systems, youβll be fully prepared to pass your exam and deliver safe, reliable, and code-compliant fire protection solutions across a wide range of applications.