International Code Council offers Fire Plans Examiner certification

The International Code Council offers a new professional certification that demonstrates that the individual has the knowledge required to perform fire plan reviews. The Fire Plans Examiner certification is a three-and-a-half hour, 60-question exam available through computer-based or paper tests. The Fire Plans Examiner certification tests knowledge in five areas: administration, occupancies, hazardous materials, fire protection, and egress and safety. References for the exam are the 2003 International Fire Code, the 2003 International Building Code, NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinklers and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code.

The Fire Plans Examiner certification is one requirement of the Fire Code Official certification. It also will be a component of the Certified Fire Marshal certification currently under development by the International Code Council.

For more information about the Fire Plans Examiner certification and the International Code Council Certification Program, please click here or call 1-866-ICC-EXAM (422-3926).

The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.