Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems

This certification program was designed for engineering technicians in the automatic fire sprinkler industry who are engaged in the physical and mechanical aspects of inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based systems including foam and foam-water systems. (The program does not cover systems that deal with CO2, halon, and dry chemical.)

Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems comprises three levels of certification. Level I was designed for technicians who assist in the inspection and/or testing of fire protection systems, Level II is for those who perform standardized tasks under routine conditions as assigned, and Level III is for those who perform comprehensive inspections of complex systems without supervision. Certification at Levels II and III does not require prior certification at Level I. Certification at Levels II and III 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 Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems
Download the Program Detail Manual
About the Exam
Standard Editions Referenced in Fire Protection Exams
Order a Crossover Listing
The Application and Certification Process
Test Development and Supporting Organizations

Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems is a subfield of Fire Protection Engineering Technology (Field Code 003, Subfield Code 04). Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems is a Work Element Program.