Firestop Training Course Outline

Certified Inspector Training

Designed for Fire Inspectors, these classes provide participants with skills to inspect the completed firestop work of others for compliance.

Our courses are certified in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Colorado and Oregon.

Specified Technologies FIT I™

FIT™ Level I Basic Training

This competency course is a 3-4-hour, in-service training and includes an exam. Certificates are issued to those who pass. It needs to be renewed every two years.

This course is excellent for designers, installers, code compliance officers and anyone seeking a basic understanding of firestopping.

Those who pass the exam for this competency-based program will receive certificates and wallet ID cards. A renewable certification is also offered.

This program is non-proprietary to specific firestop manufacturer brands and teaches the UL system approach.

The Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available from the following:

  • Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Safety and Building Division, Course ID #6780
  • American Institute of Architects

Specified Technologies FIT II™

FIT™ Level II Training – Continuing Education

The Level II program is designed to develop resident firestop experts who can inspect the completed work of others for compliance. Tuition covers attending both days of training. This competency-based course is taught at a two-day workshop, including a day of classroom instruction and a half-day, hands-on lab.

The Level II class is registered with the American Institute of Architects for 15 Learning Units (LUs), and addresses health, safety and public welfare. There will be a sign-in sheet at each training for your convenience, and we will submit your LUs on your behalf.

The Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Safety and Buildings Division (Course ID #6781) offers continuing education credit (CEUs) for Firestop Instructional Training, Level II.

This course is also recognized for CECs with BICSI. The Level II program qualifies for BICSI CECs for RCDD, LAN Specialists, OSP Specialist, Residential and/or Installation. The course offers RCDD and Inst 14 CECs.

Agenda Highlights

Day One: Classroom Session

  • Physics of Fire
  • Containment in Construction
  • History of Firestop
  • How Firestop Works
  • How Firestop is Tested
  • Lunch
  • Where Firestop is Required
  • Myths about Firestop
  • Product Selection
  • Installation

Day Two: Hands-on Lab

  • UL® System Approach
  • UL® System Group Exercise
  • Inspecting for Compliance
  • Lunch
  • Exam
  • Hands-on-Lab

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