The list below identifies the references allowed into Pearson VUE testing centers for each exam. Test questions are based on the standard editions listed; therefore, candidates are strongly urged to bring these published year editions to the exam. Note: candidates may bring older or newer editions—instead of the editions listed above—at their own risk. Exam comments that are made based on other published edition years, will not be reviewed until the next maintenance cycle. An NFPA Handbook will NOT be accepted as a substitute for any standard.
The references must be bound or secured in a three-ring binder with a title page. They may have highlighted text and permanent self-adhesive index tabs or dividers. No other additions or modifications to the references are allowed. References with loose paper or pages and freestanding tabs (e.g., repositionable sticky notes of any kind) are not permitted into testing centers.
Level I — NFPA 72 (2022)*, NFPA 70 (2020)*, and Ugly's Electrical References (2020)
Level II — NFPA 72 (2022)*, NFPA 70 (2020)* and the IBC (2021)
Level III — NFPA 72 (2022)*, IBC (2021), NFPA 70 (2020)*, NFPA 101 (2021)*
Level IV — NFPA 72 (2022)*, NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management (Basic 13th Edition), IBC (2021), NFPA 70 (2020)*
*Note: NFPA Codes and Standards (PDFs) will be available on-screen to candidates. Candidates may still bring physical copies of the references.
Level I — NFPA 72 (2016), OSHA 29 CFR 1926
Level II — NFPA 72 (2016), NFPA 92 (2018)
Level I — NFPA 13 (2016), NFPA 13D (2016), NFPA 13R (2016), NFPA 291 (2016)
Level II — NFPA 13 (2016), NFPA 14 (2016) NFPA 20 (2016), NFPA 291 (2016).
Level III General Plans Preparation — NFPA 13 (2016), NFPA 14 (2016), NFPA 20 (2016), and NFPA 22 (2013)
Level III Hydraulics and Water Supply Planning — NFPA 13 (2016), NFPA 14 (2016), NFPA 20 (2016), and NFPA 291 (2016)
Level IV — NFPA 13 (2016), NFPA 14 (2016), NFPA 20 (2016), and NFPA 22 (2018)
Level I — NFPA 25 (2017), OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (Vol. 5 and Vol. 6)
Level II — NFPA 20 (2016), NFPA 25 (2017), NFPA 72 (2016), NFPA 291 (2016)
Level III — NFPA 13 (2016), NFPA 16 (2015), NFPA 25 (2017), and NFPA 72 (2016)
Level I — NFPA 12 (2018), NFPA 70 (2020), NFPA 72 (2019), and NFPA 2001 (2018)
Level II — NFPA 12 (2018), NFPA 25 (2020), NFPA 72 (2019), and NFPA 2001 (2018)
Level III — NFPA 11 (2016), NFPA 12 (2018), NFPA 72 (2019), and NFPA 2001 (2018)
Level IV — NFPA 11 (2016), NFPA 12 (2018), NFPA 16 (2019), and NFPA 2001 (2018)
Level I – Indoor Radio Planning: A Practical Guide for 2G, 3G and 4G (3rd Edition), International Fire Code (IFC) (2018), NFPA 70 (2020), and NFPA 1221 (2019)
Level II - Indoor Radio Planning: A Practical Guide for 2G, 3G and 4G, 3rd Edition, (2015), International Fire Code (IFC) (2018), NFPA 70 (2020), and NFPA 1221 (2019)
Level III – 47 CFR 90: Private Land Mobile Radio Services (also known as FCC Part 90); Indoor Radio Planning: A Practical Guide for 2G, 3G and 4G (3rd Edition 2015), International Fire Code (IFC) (2018), NFPA 1221 (2019)
Design - Indoor Radio Planning: A Practical Guide for 2G, 3G and 4G (3rd Edition), International Fire Code (IFC) (2018), NFPA 1221 (2019), and 47 CFR 90: Private Land Mobile Radio Services (also known as FCC Part 90)
All Levels — References are not allowed in the testing centers.
All Subfields and Levels — References are not allowed in the testing centers.
All Subfields and Levels — References are not allowed in the testing centers.
Level I — See listing here.
Level II — See listing here.
Level III — See listing here.
Level IV — See listing here.
Level I — See listing here.
Level II — See listing here.
Level III — See listing here.
Level IV — See listing here.
Level I — See listing here.
Level II — See listing here.
Level III — See listing here.
Level IV — See listing here.