American Fire Sprinkler Association
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TECHNICAL UPDATE
OCTOBER 26, 2006
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NICET'S EXTREME CHANGE
NICET recently made a statement in a letter to the Illinois State
Fire Marshal that causes extreme concern. In addressing the
preparation of fire sprinkler system layout documents for a
contractor, they said:
"It is NICET's position that these documents should only be prepared
by a NICET Level III certificate holder, if they are being prepared
under the direct supervision and control of a NICET Level IV
certificate holder, a licensed professional engineer, or a registered
architect. Otherwise they should be prepared by a NICET Level IV
certified holder. The NICET Level III certificate holder simply has
not demonstrated sufficient knowledge and experience to be tasked
with this level of responsibility without sufficient professional
oversight."
We have asked them what experience has prompted them to demote the
classification of Certified Engineering Technologist. We pointed out
that many states use NICET III as an acceptable means to prove
competency and have had a long and successful history relying upon
this classification to work independently. We have also pointed out
that this change will be extremely disruptive to the sprinkler
industry without providing any benefit to society. That's not even
considering that there is probably only 1/10 the number SET's needed
to fulfill this role.
AFSA is adamantly opposed to this change by NICET. We have
officially asked them to rescind this position. We also encourage all
our members, especially those that are NICET certified, to share your
thoughts with them. Send your messages to:
Mr. Mike Clark, General Manager
NICET
1420 King St. Suite 408
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FAX No. (703) 682-2756
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Technical Update is prepared by the Technical Services Dept. of the
AFSA: Vice President of Engineering and Technical Services Roland
Huggins, a PE registered in fire protection engineering; Phill Brown,
a NICET IV certified automatic sprinkler technician and NFPA
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and Tom Wellen, a degreed
fire protection engineering technologist. This is provided with the
understanding that the AFSA assumes no liability for this opinion or
actions taken on it and they are not to be considered the official
position of the NFPA or its technical committees.
Copyright (c) 2006, American Fire Sprinkler Association. All Rights
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