What does this mean for you?
In the world of fire protection, we all understand the importance of updates to the standards and codes. As new editions come out, certifying organizations also update their testing to stay aligned with the industry and the new requirements.
NICET has announced that they are updating the Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems exams. The exam and allowed standards for all Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems exams will be updated to the following, effective June 2, 2025:
If planning to take your exam prior to June 2, 2025, Fire Tech provides the following Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems exam preparation options: Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems online courses and exam materials.
Inevitably, once NICET releases their new exam, candidates will need to move to the new editions of the standards. Can you continue to test with the older editions of the standards? From the NICET Website:
*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. Note: An NFPA Handbook will NOT be accepted as a substitute for any of the titles listed above. Note: References must be bound or secured in a three-ring binder with a title page. They may have highlighted text and self-adhesive index tabs or dividers, however they must be permanently attached. No other additions or modifications to the references are allowed. Handwritten notes are NOT permitted. References with loose paper or pages and freestanding tabs (e.g., repositionable sticky notes/tabs of any kind) are not permitted into the testing centers.
Regarding the impact of starting to learn in a specific edition of the standard and needing to move to a new standard: We say, consider yourself lucky! You are learning the way of the industry. The codes and standards are constantly updated, and your continued study should never stop. Learning to navigate from one edition to the next and understanding how to find the updates should be an essential part of your role in the Fire Protection Industry.
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