Government issued photo ID will be required at the time of testing. Passing score for all exams is 75%.
Oregon law requires anyone working for compensation in a construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) or working for a licensed contractor.
Fire extinguisher refilling, service or repair: 25 questions – based on:
- NFPA 10, 2018 edition, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Privately owned underground fire mains or hydrant systems installation, alteration, testing, service or repair: 45 questions – based on:
- NFPA 24 2016 edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
Automatic sprinkler system installation, alteration, testing, service or repair: 45 questions – based on:
- NFPA 13 2016 edition, Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- 13D and 13R 2016 edition, Automatic Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies
- NFPA 14 2016 edition, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
- NFPA 20 2016 edition, Stationary Fire Pumps
- NFPA 24 2016 edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
- NFPA 25 2017 edition, Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (does not cover installations, alterations or repairs): 45 questions – based on:
- NFPA 25 2017 edition, Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Fixed fire extinguishing systems installations, alteration, testing, service or repair: 40 questions – based on:
- Portland Fire Code (PFC) 2016 edition, Section 904 - Alternative Fire-Extinguishing Systems
- NFPA 17 2017 edition, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
- NFPA 17A 2017 edition, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
- NFPA 96 2017 edition, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
- NFPA 2001 2018 edition, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
Commercial cooking hood and duct system cleaning: 25 questions – based on:
- NFPA 96, 2017 edition
Tests are Open Book
All materials will be provided during the test.
No outside materials or electronic devices will be allowed.
Exams and testing process may be subject to change without notice.
Tests are by appointment only:
Monday – Thursday, either 12:00pm or 1:30pm located at 1300 SE Gideon St. Portland, OR 97202
Each certificate type costs $45 for the first year. Yearly renewal of a certificate is $30 per certification type. The Fire Marshal’s Office will mail a reminder letter approximately 1 month before certificate expiration date.
If you do NOT pass the test, you must wait 7 days before testing again. There’s no fee for taking the test unless / until you pass the test.