Fire Inspector I
A completed application is required before the test can be taken. The candidate must have the knowledge as outlined in NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector I. No prior certification is required.
The questions and skills are designed to test the candidate on the knowledge and proficiencies as outlined in NFPA 1031 2009 Edition for Fire Inspector I. All questions have been referenced to a specific standard in NFPA 1031 (2009 Edition).
The textbooks listed below were used in developing the test questions for the Fire Inspector I exam. The candidate should have knowledge of the information contained in these books:
- IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 7th Edition, First Printing
- Delmar, Fire Prevention, Inspection and Code Enforcement, 3rd Edition, First Printing
- NFPA 1031 2009 Edition
On-site Practical stations are a part of this certification process. Candidates are required to provide their own copy and use the current edition of the Minnesota Fire Code during the practical stations.
- The written test made up of 150 multiple-choice questions selected at random from a test bank of over 600 questions. A score of 70 percent (adjusted by standard measurement of error) correct answers must be achieved in order to achieve a passing score.
- Test Cost: $85
- Every three years.
- Requires 24 hours of Fire Inspector I training for each of the three years.
- Re-certification Cost: $20.
Additional Information/File Downloads (PDF)
- Fire Inspector I Skill Station List
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