Certification

• Which certifications are offered?
• Where can I take the certification exam?
• How do I schedule an exam?
• How is the test administered?
• Which references do I need to study for the exam?
• What topics are covered on the exam?
• How should I prep for the exam?
• How much does the exam cost?
• What happens when my certification expires?

• Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Pre-Engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing Systems
• Pre-Engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing Systems
• Engineered Fire Suppression Systems

• Find a location to take the Portable, Pre-Engineered Kitchen, or Pre-Engineered Industrial Exam
• To find a location for the NAFED Engineered Exam, call 312-461-9600

• To schedule a Portable, Pre-Engineered Kitchen, or Pre-Engineered Industrial Exam call the ICC's testing vendor Pearson VUE at 1-800-275-8301. Be prepared to provide: exam title, exam ID, full name, address, social security number, home and work phone numbers, selected exam date and location, and payment information.
  » Certified Portable Fire Extinguisher: FE
  » Pre-Engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing System: FK
  » Pre-Engineered Industrial Fire Extinguishing System: FN
• To schedule a NAFED Engineered Exam, fill out and return the Engineered Exam application to the NAFED office.

• 2009 International Fire Code
• 2007 NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
• CFR 29 Part 1910.132-138
• CGA pamphlet C-1 Methods of Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders

• 2009 International Fire Code
• 2009 International Mechanical Code
• 2009 NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
• 2008 NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations

• 2009 International Fire Code
• 2009 International Mechanical Code
• 2009 NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
  
• 2004 NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
• 2007 NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials
• 2007 NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids

• 2005 NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High–Expansion Foam
• 2005 NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
• 2004 NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
• 2002 NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
• 2006 NFPA 750 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
• 2004 NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

1. Inspection: 4%
1. Verify the location, accessibility, and visual condition of the extinguisher.
2. Annual Maintenance: 20%
1. Identify the extinguisher model and the specific manual.
2. Perform external visual examination of the extinguisher to determine manufacture date and date of previous services, physical and mechanical condition to determine if hydrostatic testing, recharging, or internal maintenance is necessary or if it is eligible for continued service.
3. Verify model integrity and proper components of the extinguisher in accordance.
4. Determine fill and charge of the extinguisher.
5. Repair or replace parts of extinguisher.
3. 6-year and Internal Maintenance: 10%
1. Identify the extinguisher model and the specific manual.
2. Determine the specific agent recovery requirements.
3. Implement internal visual examination following the manual.
4. Hydrostatic Testing: 10%
1. Identify which components are required to have a hydrostatic test and type of test to be performed and necessary equipment.
2. Perform a visual inspection and the required test.
3. Perform post-test procedures on equipment after the test.
5. Recharging: 20%
1. Identify which components are required to be recharged, with necessary equipment and materials.
2. Recharge according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Selection, Placement, and Installation: 20%
1. Determine the occupancy and/or hazards requiring protection, special concerns, and environmental conditions.
2. Select the equipment suitable for the application.
3. Determine placement requirements for the equipment selected.
4. Install the equipment in accordance with codes, standards, and manufacturer’s recommendations.
7. Safety: 4%
1. Follow good safety practices.
8. Recordkeeping and Documentation: 12%
1. Perform recordkeeping and documentation of actions, including but not exclusively, labels, collars, tags, and papers.

1. Occupancies and Hazards Identification: 12%
1. Identify the occupancy of the kitchen's location in a new, altered, or remodeled structure.
2. Identify the individual hazards of the location in a new, altered, or remodeled structure (proximity of hoods to each other).
3. Identify the hazards to be protected by the system being installed.
2. General Component Requirements: 20%
1. Determine what components are required.
2. Determine where components are allowed to be located.
3. Determine whether components are appropriate for the expected function.
3. Hoods and Exhaust Systems: 10%
1. Identify the type and technology of hood and exhaust system.
2. Determine deficiencies in the hood and exhaust system that will affect the performance of the extinguishing system.
4. Administration and Records: 6%
1. Identify the authorities having jurisdiction for the installation and submit the prepared layout to them.
2. Prepare the layout of the system to the systems listing.
3. Document the layout as installed.
4. Provide certifications and manuals to end users, as well as prepare reports and affix seals and tags.
5. Installations: 24%
1. Remediate existing conditions.
2. Identify local geographic conditions and structural conditions of the installation site, i.e., earthquake zones, building structure.
3. Determine installation material required to install the system.
4. Identify, coordinate, and install the system.
5. Conduct the acceptance test of the system.
6. Inspection: 4%
1. Perform monthly inspection of the system.
7. Maintenance and Recharge: 24%
1. Perform semi-annual maintenance on the system.
2. Perform recharge of the system.
3. Perform hydrostatic test or six-year maintenance of the system.
4. Determine if circumstances have occurred that require an upgrade or alteration.

1. Occupancies and Hazards Identification: 18%
1. Identify the occupancy of the industrial system location in a new, altered, or remodeled structure or vehicle.
2. Identify the individual hazards of the location within a new, altered, or remodeled structure or vehicle.
3. Identify the hazards to be protected by the system being installed.
2. General Component Requirements: 20%
1. Determine what components are required.
2. Determine where components are allowed to be located.
3. Determine that the components are appropriate for the expected function.
3. Hoods, Ventilation, and Exhaust Systems: 10%
1. Identify the type and technology of hood, ventilation, and exhaust system.
2. Determine deficiencies or circumstances in the hood, ventilation, and exhaust system that will affect the performance of the extinguishing system.
4. Administration and Records: 6%
1. Identify the authorities having jurisdiction and submit layout for permit, for the installation.
2. Prepare the layout of the system to the system's listing.
3. Document the layout as installed.
4. Provide certifications and manuals to end users, as well as prepare reports and affix seals and tags.
5. Installations: 24%
1. Remediate existing conditions.
2. Identify local geographic conditions and structural conditions of the installation, i.e., earthquake zones, building structure.
3. Determine installation material required to install the system.
4. Identify, coordinate, and install the system.
5. Conduct the acceptance test of the system.
6. Inspection: 2%
1. Perform periodic inspection of the system.
7. Maintenance and Recharge: 20%
1. Perform semi-annual maintenance on the system.
2. Perform recharge of the system.
3. Perform hydrostatic test or six-year maintenance of the system.
4. Determine if circumstances have occurred that require an upgrade or alteration.

See the Engineered Exam Question Reference for information on the exam's content.