The Fire Inspector Program
FIRESAFETY INSPECTOR I CERTIFICATION
To be certified as a Firesafety Inspector I in the State of Florida, an individual must successfully complete a minimum of 200 hours of basic certification training for Firesafety Inspectors, or have received equivalent training in another state, and pass a state written examination.
FIRESAFETY INSPECTOR II CERTIFICATION
To be certified as a Firesafety Inspector II, an individual must be certified as a Firesafety Inspector I in the State of Florida, and must successfully complete 160 hours of certification training for Firesafety Inspector II, or have received equivalent training in another state.
To be certified as a Firesafety Inspector I in the State of Florida, an individual must successfully complete a minimum of 200 hours of basic certification training for Firesafety Inspectors, or have received equivalent training in another state, and pass a state written examination.
Documentation of training is to be submitted with the required Application for Firesafety Inspector Certification Examination (DFS-K4-1023), Personal Inquiry Waiver (DFS-K4-1020), along with all other supporting documents, at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled test date.
Please note, the Firesafety Inspector I application requires that you submit fingerprints (digitally) Reference: 69A-37.0336, F.A.C.
NOTE: Instructions for Processing Digital Fingerprints through Pearsonvue.com.
Five courses (40 hour minimum each) are required for certification.
- FIRE PREVENTION PRACTICES
- PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS I
- FIRE SERVICE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
- CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND PLANS REVIEW
- CODES AND STANDARDS
STATE STATUTE 633.216 addresses inspection of buildings and equipment; orders; Firesafety Inspection training requirements; certification; and disciplinary actions.
To be certified as a Firesafety Inspector II, an individual must be certified as a Firesafety Inspector I in the State of Florida, and must successfully complete 160 hours of certification training for Firesafety Inspector II, or have received equivalent training in another state.
Documentation of training is to be submitted with the required Application for Firesafety Inspector II Certification (DFS-K4-1446), Personal Inquiry Waiver (DFS-K4-1020), Processing Fee (DFS-K41019), along with all other supporting documents.
Four 40-hour courses are required for certification. The courses are offered at the Florida State Fire College, Community and Junior Colleges throughout the state, and some of the Certified Training Centers.
- FFP2111 or ATPC2111 FIRE CHEMISTRY
- FFP2541 or ATPC2541 PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS II
- FFP2610 or ATPC2610 ORIGIN and CAUSE
And one of the following 40 hour courses
- FFP1793 or ATPC1793 FIRE and LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR I (Introduction to Public Education)
- FFP2706 or ATPC2706 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER