Academy Certification Exams (ACE) is pleased to announce that North Carolina has officially adopted the rule recognizing ACE certification as an accepted credential for water-based fire protection system inspectors.
With this adoption, ACE certifications are now recognized in North Carolina in addition to Florida and Georgia for qualifying water-based fire protection inspection personnel.
This update provides contractors, inspectors, and employers with an additional nationally recognized certification pathway designed around real-world inspection, testing, and maintenance practices.
ACE currently offers:
Inspector Level I
Inspector Level II
Inspector Level II Direct
ACE certification exams are:
Open-book
Based on NFPA 25 requirements
Designed for working industry professionals
Available through scheduled public and private exam events
Additional features include:
Fast certification processing
Personal customer support
Spanish exam options
Private on-site exams for companies
Online testing options coming soon
More information about upcoming exam dates and certification requirements can be found at Academy Certification Exams.
We appreciate the support of the North Carolina fire protection community and look forward to continuing to serve inspectors, contractors, and employers throughout the state.
You can see the full rule revision here: 21 NAC 50.0301