NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 4

NICET Fire Alarm Systems- Level 4

Level IV FAS Technicians are senior-level technicians whose work includes installing and maintaining complex* and specialized systems. Level IV Technicians manage multiple projects at once and serve as liaison between AHJs, owners, engineers, contractors. They interpret codes, supervise Levels I-III Technicians, and take ownership of programs and training. Level IV Technicians have at least 10 years of experience in FAS. 

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The Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems exam is delivered on a computer at Pearson Vue Testing Centers. 

Fire Alarm Systems Exams

Level IV Exam - 120 questions

Time Allowed - 290 minutes

Content Outline:

• Installation, Planning, and Maintenance (Questions related to these tasks make up 35-45% of the exam.)
  • Manage at department level (e.g., design, sales, operations, service)
  • Oversee as-builts and close-out documents
  • Manage system commissioning process
  • Budget project resources
• Submittal Preparation and System Layout (Questions related to these tasks make up 10-20% of the exam.)
  • Oversee preparations and approve shop drawings
• Complex Fire Alarm System Operations (Questions related to these tasks make up 40-50% of the exam.)
  • Resolve complex detection scenarios
  • Resolve complex notification scenarios
  • Specify specialty installation materials and methods
  • Develop fire alarm systems training programs
  • Manage industry relations.

Approved References:

1. NFPA 72, 2022 Ed.
2. NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management, Basic 13th Ed.
3. IBC, 2021
4. NFPA 70, 2020

*The test questions are based on the standard editions listed above; therefore, candidates are strongly urged to bring these 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. Candidates are responsible for reviewing the content outline and bringing in allowable printed references that are applicable to what is being tested. Acceptable references may be copied in whole or part. 

Note: An NFPA Handbook will NOT be accepted as a substitute for any of the titles listed above. 

During the exam, the following titles will be available to candidates on-screen:  

1. NFPA 72 (2022): National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
2. NFPA 70 (2020): National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 
   *Test questions are based on the edition listed above. This edition will be available to candidates during the exam in PDF format. 
   
   

In addition to the references listed above, the following publications can provide some of the job knowledge required by fire alarm systems technician. While these books may help you prepare for the exam, they are NOT permitted in the test center. 

1. OSHA Resource for Development and Delivery of Training to Workers (3824-08) (2021). Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and US Department of Labor. 
2. NFPA 101 (2021): Life Safety Code. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 
3. Fire Alarm Signaling Systems (4th Edition). (2010), Richard W. Bukowski and Wayne D. Moore, National Fire Protection Association.

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