NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 2

NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 2

Level II FAS Technicians perform routine tasks under limited supervision. Level II Technicians can interpret drawings, specifications, codes, and standards. They may conduct basic installation activities, perform basic maintenance, perform basic troubleshooting, perform basic system inspections, or prepare basic technical or sales documents. Level II Technicians have at least 2 years of experience in FAS.

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Fire Alarm Systems Exams

Level II Exam - 110 Questions

Time Allowed - 155 minutes

Content Outline:

• Installation (Questions related to these tasks make up 30-40% of the exam.)
  
  • Develop work plans based upon field conditions.
  • Install fire alarm infrastructure (e.g., circuits, pathways, raceways).
  • Install fire alarm equipment.
  • Perform system commissioning.
• Maintenance (Questions related to these tasks make up 25-35% of the exam.)
  • Perform periodic testing.
  • Correct impairments/deficiencies.
  • Maintain documentation.
• Submittal Preparation and System Layout (Questions related to these tasks make up 20-30% of the exam.)
  • Assemble project information for shop drawings.
  • Survey site conditions to verify that they support the requirements of the fire alarm system design and layout.
  • Prepare basic technical drawings.
  • Determine power supply and loading requirements for fire alarm systems.
• Management and Supervision (Questions related to these tasks make up 5-15% of the exam.)
  • Coordinate work activities.

Approved References:

1. NFPA 72, 2022
2. NFPA 70, 2020
3. IBC, 2021

*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. 

 

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