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  • Based on the requirements of NFPA 1030.

    Aligns with the newly updated JPR and Standard requirements. Lesson curriculum designed by industry experts and technical committee members! Content is based on NFPA 1:2021, 13:2019, 72:2019, 101:2021.

  • Designed and Taught by Experts.

    This course is designed to help you pass the challenging CFPE test, as well as prepare you for your career as a Fire Plans Examiner. We take you from the basics, and then build upon your knowledge base. All lessons are 100% video based with written skill drills in each chapter. Created and taught by seasoned experts, real-world experience overlays each lesson to help you succeed. Included in the curriculum are several practice quizzes; including a final 100 question test; that prepare you for your final exam.

  • Complete the course and Ace your Exam!

    End testing is scheduled through NFPA directly, online at NFPA.org/certification Testing can be done conveniently at a local testing center, or online at your home or office (as permitted). Please note the testing fee is not included with the course cost and is handled directly with NFPA.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    You're enrolled in the Certified Fire Plans Examiner Primer!

    • PLEASE READ - TEST REGISTRATION INFORMATION

    • Pre Class Survey

    • Downloads for CFPE Test Application

    • Downloads For Class
  • 2

    Module 1

    • Intro to CFPE

    • 1.1 - Warm Up Quiz

    • 1.2 Administration and Plan Review Basics

    • 1.2 Administration and Plan Review Basics

    • 1.3 Using the Codes

    • 1.3 Overview of NFPA Codes

    • 1.4 Introduction to the NFPA® Life Safety Code®

    • 1.4 Introduction to the NFPA® Life Safety Code®

    • 1.5 Occupancy Identification with NFPA® 101 The Life Safety Code®

    • CFPE 1.5 Occupancy Identification

    • 1.6 Multi Use Buildings: Mixed, Separated, and Incidental Occupancies

    • 1.6 Mixed, Separated, and Incidental Occupancies
  • 3

    Module 2

    • 2.1 Plan Set Overview

    • 2.1 - Plan Set Overview

    • 2.2 Building Construction Classification

    • 2.2 - Construction Type -Plan Set Required

    • 2.3 Calculating Occupant Load with NFPA® 101 The Life Safety Code®

    • 2.3 - Occupant Load Calculation - Plan Set Required

    • 2.4 Egress Features and Requirements

    • 2.4 - Egress Features and Requirements - Plan Set Required

    • 2.5 Egress Calculation

    • 2.5 - Egress Calculation - Plan Set Required
  • 4

    Module 3

    • 3.1 Fire Sprinkler System Design and Acceptance

    • CFPE 3.1 Fire Sprinklers - Plan Set Required

    • 3.2 Fire Alarm Systems

    • CFPE 3.2 Fire Alarm - Plan Set Required

    • 3.3 Fire Flow

    • CFPE 3.3 Fire Flow - Plan Set Required

    • 3.4 Site Plan Review

    • 3.4 Site Plan Review - Plan Set Required

    • 3.5 Fire Suppression Systems

    • 3.5 Fire Suppression Systems- Plan Set Required
  • 5

    Module 4

    • End of Course Survey

    • Practice Exam (Non Graded)