Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Fire Services
Fire Inspector Certification
Section R. 29.503 - Fire inspectors training course and examination; application; selection of applicants for course; course curriculum; preparation of examination; content of examination

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 29.503

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 3.

(1) A person who desires to participate in the fire inspectors training in subrule (2) of this rule or who desires to take the examination offered in subrule (4) of this rule shall apply on a form prescribed and furnished by the bureau of fire services. The application shall state whether the person desires to participate in the fire inspectors training class or take the examination without participating in the class. Persons who do not participate in the class but who desire to take the examination shall be provided a course outline and a list of resource material on which the examination is based. Applications shall be received not less than 60 days before the start of the class or, if no class is scheduled, 60 days before the date of the examination.

(2) The state fire marshal shall determine which persons shall attend a fire inspector training course. A person denied the opportunity to attend may request a review of that denial to the state fire safety board pursuant to section 3c of the act.

(3) The course in subrule (2) of this rule shall conform to a curriculum approved by the state fire safety board.

(4) Examinations shall be approved by the state fire safety board. The examinations may be given in parts and in total shall consist of not less than all of the following categories:

(a) Characteristics and behavior of fire.

(b) Fire safety in building design and construction.

(c) The hazards of occupancies.

(d) Water supplies for fire protection.

(e) Fire alarm systems and detection devices.

(f) Extinguishing agents.

(g) Water sprinkler systems.

(h) Special fire protection systems.

(i) Portable fire extinguishers.

(j) Fire hazards of materials.

(k) Fire investigation.

(l) Hazardous materials.

(m) Plan and review of blueprints.

(n) Regulations and administrative rules pertaining to fire prevention and safety.

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