Based on the minimum requirements of the National Protection Association, NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2003 Edition, Chapter 4.

Requirements:

• Candidate shall be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidate shall meet the job performance requirements defined in the NFPA Standard 1031, Sections 4.2 through 4.4 and be certified at the Responder to Hazardous Materials Incidents Awareness Level from the Louisiana Firefighter & Emergency responder Certification Program or another accredited agency by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, IFSAC.
• The examination includes 23 subject related sections requiring the successful completion of cognitive (written) skill and manipulative (practical) skills. Written examinations require a 70% or greater overall average and manipulative skill examinations are averaged together with the student receiving the grade of “P” for Passing if successful.

References:

• IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 6th Edition, 1st Printing
• IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, 1st Printing
• NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2003 Edition

IFSAC Certified: Yes