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NICET Fire Alarm Systems

Most-pursued fire-alarm credential — design, layout & installation.

NICET Water-Based Systems Layout

Sprinkler & standpipe layout — design, hangers, hydraulics.

NICET Special Hazards Systems

CO₂, clean agent, water mist, foam & deluge suppression systems.

NICET Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems

Test and service sprinklers, standpipes & fire pumps in-field.

NICET Inspection & Testing of Fire Alarm Systems

Inspection, testing & maintenance of fire alarm systems.

NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications

Design & install first-responder radio coverage in buildings.

Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)

Broad generalist credential spanning all fire protection disciplines.

California Fire/Life Safety Technician (Blue Card)

DIR/DLSE certification to install & service fire/life safety systems in CA.

Nevada F-Card

Nevada State Fire Marshal license to install, inspect & service fire alarm equipment.

Texas Fire Alarm Technician License (FAL)

SFMO state license required to install & service fire alarms in Texas.

Ohio SFM Fire Alarm & Detection Equipment Certification

Ohio SFM credential to inspect, install & service detection equipment.

Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractor — Fire Alarm Qualifying Agent

Qualifying agent license for fire alarm contractors in Tennessee.

Ohio SFM Automatic Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems Certification

Ohio SFM credential to install & inspect sprinkler systems.

New Jersey Fire Alarm Individual License (FBL)

NJ FBL Fire Alarm individual license. Three-part PSI exam.

Florida Fire Protection System Contractor I

FL license to install & inspect all suppression except pre-engineered.

Massachusetts Class D Systems Technician

MA license to install & service fire alarm systems statewide.

ICC Commercial Fire Sprinkler Plans Examiner (CP)

Review sprinkler plans — hydraulics, hazard class & water supply.

ICC Pre-engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing System Technician (FN)

Service pre-engineered systems on spray booths & dip tanks.

ICC Pre-engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System Technician (FK)

Install & service wet chemical systems over commercial cooking.

ICC Fire Inspector I (66)

ICC Fire Plans Examiner (F3)

Review construction documents for fire code compliance.

ICC Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician (FE)

Service, inspect & recharge portable fire extinguishers.

ICC Commercial Fire Alarm Inspector (CA)

Inspect installed commercial fire alarm systems for code compliance.

ICC Commercial Fire Alarm Plans Examiner I (CN)

Review fire alarm submittals — plans, calcs & control equipment.

ICC Commercial Fire Alarm Plans Examiner II (CR)

Advanced fire alarm plan review, incl. emergency communications.

ICC Commercial Fire Sprinkler Inspector (CF)

Inspect sprinkler systems & witness acceptance testing.

NYC FDNY S-95 Fire Alarm Supervision Certificate of Fitness

FDNY certificate to supervise fire alarm systems in NYC buildings.

Denver Fire Alarm DENFA / FA2 On-Site Competent Person License

Denver city license — responsible on-site person for FA systems.