New Specification for Fire Protection Engineering PE Exam in 2012

The next Fire Protection Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination (PE) exam is set for October 26, 2012. This exam will have a new test specification.

The new test specification was developed through a Professional Activities and Knowledge/Skills (PAKS) study. A PAKS study refers to procedures designed to obtain descriptive information about the professional activities performed on a job and the important knowledge/skills needed to competently perform those activities. The study identified the important professional activities and knowledge/skills necessary for competent performance.

For the Fire Protection Examination the test specification has five major categories: 

Fire Protection Analysis – 20%

Fire Protection Management – 5%

Fire Dynamics – 12.5%

Active and Passive Fire Protection Systems – 50%

Egress and Occupant Movement – 12.5%

To see the complete test specification go to http://www.ncees.org/Documents/Public/Exam%20specifications/PE%20Fire%20Oct%202012.pdf