More information regarding Code Update classes

Dear Students:

Beginning this fall, there will be “Core” classes that will count toward the Code Update requirement. The following classes have been determined to fall into this category:

• Code Update;
• Subchapter 4 “Retrofit”;
• ITM of Sprinkler Systems: NJIFC & NFPA 25;
• Principles of Modern Building Construction; and
• Water Supplies and Sprinkler Systems

The Division of Fire Safety will designate “Core” classes that can be taken and count towards the Code Update requirement in N.J.A.C. 5:71-4.5.   Two (2) Code Update or Retrofit or Core classes must be taken each three-year cycle (the same exact class cannot be taken twice in the same cycle)

N.J.A.C. 5:71-4.5(c) The Department proposes to delineate continuing education

requirements into a core and elective continuing education model. The core and elective

continuing education model will provide a higher standard of edification to fire inspectors and fire officials.

N.J.A.C. 5:71-4.5 Renewal of certification

(a)-(b) (No change.)

(c) Continuing education requirements, as follows, must be met for renewal of certification. The requirements are based upon the type of certification held and not upon employment position held. Core and elective [Continuing] continuing education units (CEU’s) shall be approved by the Division for technical and administrative courses (one CEU equals 10 contact hours).

1. Fire inspector certification—2.0 CEU’s (technical), including [one Code Update program of instruction for any fire inspector who is employed by a local enforcing agency] 1.0 CEU’s designated by the Division as a core requirement. No more than 1.0 CEU’s (technical) for attendance at Division-approved meeting shall be credited toward recertification.
2. Fire official certification—3.0 CEU’s (2.0 technical and 1.0 administrative), including [one Code Update program of instruction for any fire official who is employed by a local enforcing agency] 1.0 CEU’s designated by the Division as a core requirement. No more than 1.5 CEU’s (1.0 technical and 0.5 administrative) for attendance at Division approved meetings shall be credited toward recertification