{"product_id":"nicet-inspection-and-testing-of-water-based-systems-level-3","title":"NICET Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems- Level 3","description":"\u003ch3\u003eNICET Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems (ITWBS) - Level 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems certification program is for engineering technicians engaged in the inspection and testing of existing water-based fire protection systems, including identifying and addressing emergency and pre-planned impairments. The candidates for NICET certification at Level III in Inspection \u0026amp; Testing of Water-Based Systems should have the knowledge, experience, and basic skills needed to work in the industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Exam Pros Prep Package helps you to pass the NICET Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems (ITWBS) - Level 3 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExam with the books, tabs, and expert-led online course you need. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems exam is delivered on a computer at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pearsonvue.com\/nicet\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePearson Vue Testing Centers\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNICET has updated the ITWBS Level I and Level II exams as of June 2, 2025. The updated ITWBS Level III exam is available as of December 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent Outline:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluge and Preaction Systems \u003cem\u003e(Questions related to these tasks make up 20-30% of the exam.)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform ITM tasks on deluge systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform ITM tasks on preaction systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam Systems \u003cem\u003e(Questions related to these tasks make up 5-15% of the exam.) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform ITM tasks on foam systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Mist and Water Spray Systems \u003cem\u003e(Questions related to these tasks make up 4-14% of the exam.)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform ITM tasks on water mist systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform ITM tasks on water spray systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure-Reducing Valves\u003cem\u003e (Questions related to these tasks make up 10-20% of the exam.) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform ITM tasks on pressure-reducing valves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Obstruction Investigation \u003cem\u003e(Questions related to these tasks make up 15-25% of the exam.) \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupervise and report obstruction investigations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpret Flow Test Results \u003cem\u003e(Questions related to these tasks make up 12-22% of the exam.) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze five-year flow tests of standpipe systems and their components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze five-year flow tests of private fire service mains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze forward flow of backflow preventers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze pump test results. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.7 Automated Inspection and Testing\u003cem\u003e (Questions related to these tasks make up 1-9% of the exam.)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze automated inspection and testing results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify automated testing equipment for listed use and purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify frequencies for automated inspection and testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproved References:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNFPA 11, 2021 Ed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNFPA 14, 2019 Ed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNFPA 25, 2023 Ed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNFPA 72, 2022 Ed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNFPA 291, 2022 Ed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The test questions are based on the standard editions listed above; therefore, candidates are strongly urged to bring these editions to the exam. Note: Candidates may bring older or newer editions—instead of the editions listed above—at their own risk. Exam comments that are made based on other published edition years, will not be reviewed until the next maintenance cycle. Candidates are responsible for reviewing the content outline and bringing in allowable printed references that are applicable to what is being tested. Acceptable references may be copied in whole or part. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e An NFPA Handbook will NOT be accepted as a substitute for any of the titles listed above. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the references listed above, the following publications can provide some of the job knowledge required by a water-based systems layout technician. 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