City of Rockford qualification requirements for fire and life safety system designers and fire alarm installation personnel
Designer qualification requirements:
- Automatic Sprinkler Fire Suppression Systems: Fire Protection Engineer or NICET III and higher.
- Fire Alarm Systems: Fire Protection Engineer, Electrical Engineer with fire alarm design training, or NICET III and higher.
- Commercial Kitchen Cooking Equipment Fire Suppression: Fire Protection Engineer or manufacturer’s training in system design.
- Pre-engineered/Special Fire Protection Systems: Fire Protection Engineer, NICET III and higher, or other qualification specific to system type/manufacturer.
All submitted qualifications are subject to review and acceptance by the Fire Code Official.
Fire alarm installer qualification requirements:
- Minimum qualification of NICET II or IMSA for Fire Alarms.
- Other equivalent training or certifications may be accepted through prior approval of the Rockford Fire Department (AHJ).
- A trainee-to-trainer ratio of 2:1 is allowed. The qualified installer must be on site during the installation of fire alarm components.