Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.506

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 29.506 - Continuing education

Rule 6.

(1) Continuing education shall conform to the curriculum established by the fire fighters training council, and be approved by the state fire safety board, and consist of at least 1 of the following categories:

(a) Inspection practices and principles.

(b) Fire safety in building design and construction.

(c) Occupancies classifications and hazards.

(d) Water supplies for fire protection.

(e) Fire alarm systems.

(f) Extinguishing agents.

(g) Automatic sprinkler systems.

(h) Alternative fire protection (suppression) systems.

(i) Standpipe systems.

(j) Portable fire extinguishers.

(k) Fire hazards of materials.

(l) Fire investigation.

(m) Hazardous materials.

(n) Plan review.

(o) Legal aspects, including state laws and administrative rules pertaining to fire prevention and safety.

(p) Communication (written and verbal).

(q) Public fire education.

(r) Fire and life safety codes or standards.

(s) Personal and professional development.

(t) Homeland security.

(2) Certified inspectors shall complete a minimum of 10 continuing education points per year and not less than 60 points in a 3-year recertification period.

(3) Distance learning courses may be accepted for continuing education points, provided they meet all the following requirements:

(a) Not more than 30 points shall be earned in a 3-year certification period for distances courses.

(b) Courses shall be interactive or self-paced.

(c) Each course shall use a clearly defined syllabus to show the approximate time spent on each topic covered in the course.

(d) Program applications shall be accompanied by procedures which outline how the criteria in this subrule have been met.

(e) A certificate of completion or roster signed by the instructor shall be provided to bureau of fire services and shall include the course approval number.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.506

1982 AACS; 2009 AACS