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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of State Fire Marshal
Bureau of Fire Standards & Training
Title: FIRESAFETY INSPECTOR I CERTIFICATION
Revision Date: January 7, 2015
FIRESAFETY INSPECTOR I CERTIFICATION - REQUIREMENTS
To be certified as a Firesafety Inspector I in the State of Florida, an individual must successfully
complete 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)
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NOTE: Instructions for Processing Digital Fingerprints through Pearsonvue.com.
Five 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.
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FFP 1505
FFP 1540
FFP 2120
FFP 2521
FFP 1510
FIRE PREVENTION PRACTICES
PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS I
FIRE SERVICE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND PLANS REVIEW
CODES AND STANDARDS
STATE STATUTE 633.081 addresses inspection of buildings and equipment; orders; Firesafety
Inspection training requirements; certification; and disciplinary actions.
THE BUREAU OF FIRE STANDARDS & TRAINING
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The Florida State Fire College
11655 NW Gainesville Road • Ocala Florida • 34482-1486
352.369.2800 • www.floridastatefirecollege.org
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