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Florida Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit Technician
Certification EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Florida Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit Technician Certification Exam
EXAM COVERAGE OVERVIEW (10 Key Points)
1. Regulatory Authority: The Florida Division of State Fire Marshal oversees licensing,
permitting, and regulation of portable fire extinguisher technicians under Florida
Statutes Chapter 633 and Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 69A-21 .
2. Mandatory Training: Candidates must complete a 40-hour prescribed certification
training course at the Florida State Fire College (FSFC-708) or an approved equivalent
facility .
3. Course Structure: The week-long course runs Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Students take daily examinations and must achieve an average score of 70% to qualify
for the final state certification exam .
4. Minimum Age: Applicants must be at least 16 years old to obtain a portable permittee
license .
5. State Exam: After completing the course, candidates take the State Certification
Examination. A passing score of 70% is required. Results are mailed within five working
days .
6. Permit Fee: The permit fee for a portable fire extinguisher installer/repairer/inspector
is $90 .
7. Scope of Work: A Portable Permittee is authorized to service, repair, or test portable fire
extinguishers but must work under a licensed Fire Equipment Dealer .
8. Tagging Requirements: Florida Statute §633.308 requires all serviced extinguishers to
have a standard service tag completed in detail, including the "Do Not Remove" legend .
9. NFPA Standards: The exam tests knowledge of NFPA 10, the Standard for Portable Fire
Extinguishers, covering installation, inspection, maintenance, testing, and recharging
procedures .
10. ICC-NAFED Certification: Beyond the state permit, technicians can pursue national
certification through the ICC-NAFED Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician (FE) exam,
based on NFPA 10 .
SECTION 1: LICENSING AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Questions 1-25)
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1. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 633, which of the following correctly defines a "Portable
Permittee"?
A) Any individual who owns a fire extinguisher business
B) A person authorized to service, repair, or test portable fire extinguishers after completing the
40-hour course
C) A contractor who installs fire alarm systems
D) An employee of a licensed dealer who has not completed any training
Answer: B
Rationale: A "Portable Permittee" is specifically someone who, after completing the required
40-hour training, is authorized to service portable fire extinguishers under Florida law .
2. What is the minimum age required to obtain a portable permittee license in Florida?
A) 14 years
B) 16 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law sets the minimum age at 16 for individuals seeking a portable permittee
license .
3. Which Florida Administrative Code (FAC) section outlines the licensing and permitting
procedures for portable permittees?
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A) FAC 69A-21
B) FAC 70B-10
C) FAC 72C-15
D) FAC 74D-20
Answer: A
Rationale: FAC 69A-21 specifically governs the licensing, permitting, and renewal processes for
portable fire extinguisher permittees .
4. Which Florida agency oversees fire extinguisher licensing and regulation?
A) Division of Emergency Management
B) Division of State Fire Marshal
C) Department of Environmental Protection
D) Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Answer: B
Rationale: The Division of State Fire Marshal has jurisdiction over licensing, permitting, and
regulating fire extinguisher service and installation in Florida .
5. What Florida agency has authority to enforce fire safety laws under FSS 633?
A) Division of State Fire Marshal
B) Department of Environmental Protection
C) Department of Agriculture
D) Local building departments only
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Answer: A
Rationale: The State Fire Marshal is the official with authority to enforce fire safety laws and
regulations .
6. What is the minimum age to apply for a Fire Equipment Dealer license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants for licensing as a Fire Equipment Dealer must be at least 18 years of age .
7. How many years of proven experience as a Fire Equipment Permittee are required for a
Class A Fire Equipment Dealer license?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Class A licensure requires 4 years experience as a Class 1 permittee .
8. What is the fee for a permit for a portable fire extinguisher installer/repairer/inspector?
Florida Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit Technician
Certification EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Florida Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit Technician Certification Exam
EXAM COVERAGE OVERVIEW (10 Key Points)
1. Regulatory Authority: The Florida Division of State Fire Marshal oversees licensing,
permitting, and regulation of portable fire extinguisher technicians under Florida
Statutes Chapter 633 and Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 69A-21 .
2. Mandatory Training: Candidates must complete a 40-hour prescribed certification
training course at the Florida State Fire College (FSFC-708) or an approved equivalent
facility .
3. Course Structure: The week-long course runs Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Students take daily examinations and must achieve an average score of 70% to qualify
for the final state certification exam .
4. Minimum Age: Applicants must be at least 16 years old to obtain a portable permittee
license .
5. State Exam: After completing the course, candidates take the State Certification
Examination. A passing score of 70% is required. Results are mailed within five working
days .
6. Permit Fee: The permit fee for a portable fire extinguisher installer/repairer/inspector
is $90 .
7. Scope of Work: A Portable Permittee is authorized to service, repair, or test portable fire
extinguishers but must work under a licensed Fire Equipment Dealer .
8. Tagging Requirements: Florida Statute §633.308 requires all serviced extinguishers to
have a standard service tag completed in detail, including the "Do Not Remove" legend .
9. NFPA Standards: The exam tests knowledge of NFPA 10, the Standard for Portable Fire
Extinguishers, covering installation, inspection, maintenance, testing, and recharging
procedures .
10. ICC-NAFED Certification: Beyond the state permit, technicians can pursue national
certification through the ICC-NAFED Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician (FE) exam,
based on NFPA 10 .
SECTION 1: LICENSING AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Questions 1-25)
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1. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 633, which of the following correctly defines a "Portable
Permittee"?
A) Any individual who owns a fire extinguisher business
B) A person authorized to service, repair, or test portable fire extinguishers after completing the
40-hour course
C) A contractor who installs fire alarm systems
D) An employee of a licensed dealer who has not completed any training
Answer: B
Rationale: A "Portable Permittee" is specifically someone who, after completing the required
40-hour training, is authorized to service portable fire extinguishers under Florida law .
2. What is the minimum age required to obtain a portable permittee license in Florida?
A) 14 years
B) 16 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law sets the minimum age at 16 for individuals seeking a portable permittee
license .
3. Which Florida Administrative Code (FAC) section outlines the licensing and permitting
procedures for portable permittees?
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A) FAC 69A-21
B) FAC 70B-10
C) FAC 72C-15
D) FAC 74D-20
Answer: A
Rationale: FAC 69A-21 specifically governs the licensing, permitting, and renewal processes for
portable fire extinguisher permittees .
4. Which Florida agency oversees fire extinguisher licensing and regulation?
A) Division of Emergency Management
B) Division of State Fire Marshal
C) Department of Environmental Protection
D) Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Answer: B
Rationale: The Division of State Fire Marshal has jurisdiction over licensing, permitting, and
regulating fire extinguisher service and installation in Florida .
5. What Florida agency has authority to enforce fire safety laws under FSS 633?
A) Division of State Fire Marshal
B) Department of Environmental Protection
C) Department of Agriculture
D) Local building departments only
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Answer: A
Rationale: The State Fire Marshal is the official with authority to enforce fire safety laws and
regulations .
6. What is the minimum age to apply for a Fire Equipment Dealer license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants for licensing as a Fire Equipment Dealer must be at least 18 years of age .
7. How many years of proven experience as a Fire Equipment Permittee are required for a
Class A Fire Equipment Dealer license?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Class A licensure requires 4 years experience as a Class 1 permittee .
8. What is the fee for a permit for a portable fire extinguisher installer/repairer/inspector?
