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NICET certification at Level I in Water-Based Systems Layout

NICET Level I certification for engineering technicians in water-based systems layout.

Licensing authority: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies · Application information

Initial by examination
Water-Based Systems Layout Level I
Claim Ids
["nicet-wbsl-i-route-conditions","nicet-wbsl-i-registration","nicet-wbsl-i-assessment"]
Experience
At least six months full-time-equivalent technical experience with water-based fire-protection plan preparation, including preparing and compiling CAD drawings, sprinkler layout and assisting in field surveys; provide complete detailed position descriptions and time allocations.
Performance Verification
Obtain supervisor verification of all eight Level I measures: 0301-1101, 0301-1102, 0301-1103, 0301-1104, 0301-1105, 0301-1109, 0301-1110 and 0301-1111. Every measure must be verified yes; more than one verifier may be used. These are verified work activities, not another independently administered examination.
Recommendation
The personal-recommendation requirement applies to Levels III and IV, not this Level I route.
Registration
Create or use the NICET account, agree to the affidavit and payment choice, obtain exam authorization, and schedule with Pearson VUE. Select a six-month testing window; Level I offers in-person or remotely proctored appointments. Examinations are offered in English.
Training
NICET does not prescribe a specific training course, school or provider.

Water-Based Systems Layout Level I

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
English computer-based knowledge examination; test-center or online proctored appointment for Level I.
Exam questions
Total questions: 105.
Time limit
150 minutes
Examination outline

The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

  • Safety — Official range: 1–7% (Practice allocation: 3.88%)
    • Obey jobsite safety requirements
  • Contract Documents — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 9.71%)
    • Gather information in plans and specifications
    • Learn scope of contracts
  • Survey Existing Conditions — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 9.71%)
    • Verify simple building plans via field surveys
    • Obtain simple field data for existing fire protection systems
    • Identify elements of building construction
  • Research Codes and Standards — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 9.71%)
    • Review contract code summary
    • Identify design standards
  • System Layout — Official range: 53–63% (Practice allocation: 56.31%)
    • Create a simple sprinkler system layout
    • Solve basic hydraulic equations
    • Assist with flow tests
    • Assist with coordination surveys
  • Assemble Submittal Packages — Official range: 1–10% (Practice allocation: 5.34%)
    • Assemble submittal packages
  • Project Correspondences — Official range: 1–10% (Practice allocation: 5.34%)
    • Document correspondences with AHJs
    • Document project correspondences
    • Assemble documents for closeout packages
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