Fire Plans Examiner (F3) exam FAQs

What is the Fire Plans Examiner (F3) exam?

The Fire Plans Examiner (F3) Examoffered by ICC is a national-level certification exam. This is intended for candidates who can submit building, site, fire protection plans and other plans. As a Fire Plans Examiner, you should be capable of reviewing and approving the plans for life safety and fire safety issues etc. Furthermore, you are required to identify the requirements for fire protection systems and permits.

Which skills does this exam test?

The exam tests the following skills of a candidate:

• Submitting plans
• Reviewing and approving plans
• Meeting requirements of Codes and Standards
• Identifying demands for protection systems

How do I withdraw from PRONTO exam?

If you wish to cancel your exam then do the following:

1. Cancel it before the exam start time
2. Choose the ‘Withdraw from this booking’ icon to the right of the exam confirmation page
3. Then the Code of Ethics page will appear showing-‘Booking has been withdrawn’

What is the syllabus of this exam?

The syllabus for the exam has fairly been divided into the following domains:

1. Administration (5%)
2. Occupancy (15%)
3. Hazardous Materials (30%)
4. Fire Protection (35%)
5. Egress Safety (25%)

Does joining study groups prove to be of any help?

Yes, joining study groups and communities can prove to be of great help. This acts as a platform that connect professionals and beginners which in a way helps you get your queries solved and alongside, gives you the opportunity to have healthy discussions with peers from the same background. Hence, joining these groups help to keep you updated.

How can one schedule the Fire Plans Examiner (F3) exam?

In order to schedule your exam. Follow the given steps:

1. Login to myICC
2. Use your legal first and last name
3. Purchase the exam
4. Pay for the exam first before you can schedule it

What is the time duration for the completion of Fire Plans Examiner (F3) exam?

The time duration of the exam is 3:30 hours.

What kind of questions does this exam asks?

Holostically, the questions asked in the exam are all multiple-choice type questions.

How much do one need to score in order to pass the exam?

The passing score for the exam is 75%.

Where can one get the reading material for Fire Plans Examiner (F3) exam?

The required readings for Fire Plans Examiner (F3) exam as mentioned by Iccsafe are-

2018 International Building Code® (Soft Cover)

2018 International Fire Code® (Soft Cover)

2016 NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

2016 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®

Where can one find online training for preparation of this exam?

You can join online training programs that ICC offers. They provide their virtual training wherein you get to communicate with the instructor remotely. Besides, they also provide live webinars for topic-based training and also provide recorded online training that you can access anywhere and anytime to learn about topics of your interest.

How many questions appear in this exam?

60 questions.

What does Testpreptraining has to offer for this exam?

Testpreptraining offers variety of professionally designed practice tests. These frame of these tests is in a way to provide you unique set of challenging questions that will help you not only in evaluating your level of preparation but also in boosting confidence. Thus, the actual exam would seem like another practice test and you will be able to crack the exam in one go.