Special Inspector & Manufacturer Product Training – LIVE EVENT
The International Firestop Council is offering two unique 8-hour, ICC-approved training sessions that blend classroom instruction with hands-on product experience from leading manufacturers. Whether you’re preparing for your first certificate, expanding your knowledge as a current inspector, or seeking the Premier Certificate upgrade, this program is designed to move you forward.
This training is an intensive 8-hour program that combines classroom instruction with hands-on product demonstrations from leading firestop manufacturers. This training provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of inspection procedures, code compliance, and proper installation practices, while offering the opportunity to gain practical experience with tested and listed systems.
The course is designed for three groups:
- Individuals preparing to become a third-party firestop special inspector.
- Current IFC Firestop Special Inspectors seeking to expand knowledge and increase effectiveness in the field.
- IFC Firestop Special Inspectors pursuing the Premier Certificate, fulfilling the required manufacturer hands-on product training.
Attendees will earn 0.7 ICC CEUs upon completion (Course #16578). This training strengthens inspector confidence, supports code compliance, and elevates fire and life safety standards across the built environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply code requirements and inspection standards to evaluate firestop installations for compliance.
- Identify and distinguish tested and listed firestop systems, engineering judgments, and common noncompliant conditions.
- Conduct effective firestop inspections, including visual checks, destructive testing, and documentation practices.
- Demonstrate hands-on product knowledge of multiple manufacturer systems.
Locations and Dates:
- Elemendorf, TX (Intertek Facility) – November 6, 2025
- Intertek, 16015 Shady Falls Road, Elmendorf, TX 78112
- 9:00am-5:00pm CDT
Cost: $249 per participant | Free seats for AHJ’s (limited)
*AHJ/Code Officials can attend at no charge – there are limited seats.
Seats will fill quickly—reserve yours today!
Courses Available On-Demand
Request our free, live, AHJ Firestop Training Seminars. To request a seminar, click here. We require a minimum of 20 participants. For any training less than that we encourage you to register for our self-paced online course offerings.
The 4-hour “Firestop Multi-Manufacturer Product Familiarization” course for Special Inspectors (IFC Firestop 204) has been updated and is now available to take online.
The 8-hour “Firestop inspection and plan review” course for AHJ’s (IFC Firestop 108) is now available to take online.
Find more on-demand online training at training.firestop.org/.
