Special Hazards Suppression Systems

This certification program is designed for engineering technicians engaged in the detailing and layout and/or installation and maintenance related to special hazards suppression systems. Technical areas covered include knowledge of physical science and mathematics, elements of electricity and electronics, available fire suppression agents, available fire protection devices, hydraulics of the flow of various agents, systems installation, servicing and maintenance, applicable codes and insurance authority standards, and contract interpretation and preparation.

The Special Hazards Suppression Systems program comprises four levels of certification. Level I is designed for trainees and entry-level technicians who perform limited job tasks under frequent supervision, Level II is for technicians who perform routine tasks under general daily supervision, Level III is for intermediate-level technicians who, under little or no daily supervision, work with standards, plans, specifications, and instructions, and Level IV is for independent, senior-level technicians whose work includes supervising others. Certification at Levels II, III, and IV does not require prior certification at the lower level, but it does require meeting the certification requirements of the lower levels.

Requirements for Certification in Special Hazards Suppression Systems
Download the Program Detail Manual
About the Exam
Standard Editions Referenced in Fire Protection Exams
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The Application and Certification Process
Test Development and Supporting Organizations

Special Hazards Suppression Systems is a subfield of Fire Protection Engineering Technology (Field Code 003, Subfield Code 05). Special Hazards Suppression Systems is a Work Element Program.