NICET Fire Alarm Glossary

CPD

Continuing Professional Development, the points-based system NICET uses to track ongoing education and experience toward recertification between exam cycles.

NFPA

The National Fire Protection Association, the standards organization that publishes NFPA 72, the code most often referenced on the NICET Fire Alarm Systems exam. This site is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by NFPA.

NFPA 72

The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA's model code covering the design, installation, and testing of fire alarm and signaling systems. NICET exam questions reference NFPA 72 by section and topic; this site never reproduces its copyrighted text.

NICET

The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, the body that administers the Fire Alarm Systems certification program (Levels I through IV) this site helps candidates study for. This site is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by NICET.