Eligibility and exam
Eligibility usually combines a related qualification such as Fire Protection Engineer with experience. Stage 1 is multiple choice; Stage 2 is essay-based inspection practice and design. Eligibility, subjects and appointment rules change; always check the administering body's current notice and the law in force.
Careers
Inspection of building fire systems and running inspection firms; compare with Fire Safety Manager.
FAQ
- Can students sit it directly?
- Usually not, because experience is required.
- Is it harder than the engineer exam?
- Stage 2 essays generally make preparation longer.
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26
References
- Q-Net 큐넷(한국산업인력공단). https://www.q-net.or.kr
- 소방청. https://www.nfa.go.kr
- 소방시설 설치 및 관리에 관한 법률, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
