February 5, 2026 - Tamarac, FL
2026-02-05 | Tamarac Fire and Rescue – Tamarac, FL, 6000 Hiatus Road, 2nd Floor Training Room, Tamarac, FL, 33321, United States
The ACE Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems certification program is for technicians working in the inspection and testing of existing water-based fire protection systems. Eligibility for ACE Certification is based on different factors depending on which certification level is sought. Please note both continuing education and work experience requirements must be met to be eligible to sit for an exam. See all exam PREREQUISITES.
Exams Being Offered:
Inspector Level I – $400
Inspector Level II Next Step – $300 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level I)
Inspector Level II Direct – $600 (For those candidates who do not have a Level I and want to test directly to Level II)
Inspector Level III – $350 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level II)

Prep Class: If you need additional training hours or are looking for a prep class, this exam will be offered following a prep class being offered by NFSA. Registration for the class is available on the NFSA website. Please note: This training class is not required for testing. ACE does not review or approve training programs or materials.

Late Registration Begins: 1/31/2026 (Late Fees Apply)
Registration Closes : 2/03/2026

What you Need to Know for this Exam:
Registrants are REQUIRED to be checked in AND in the testing room by 7:45 am (unless otherwise posted). Please arrive early to allow time to check in before the exam starts. If participants are not in the room AND checked in by the required time, they may be required to test at a later date. The time to take the exam depends on the certification level. Please refer to the About the Exam page for more information.
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February 12, 2026 - Atlanta (McDonough), GA
2026-02-12 | Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 30 Mill Road, McDonough, GA, 30253, United States
The ACE Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems certification program is for technicians working in the inspection and testing of existing water-based fire protection systems. Eligibility for ACE Certification is based on different factors depending on which certification level is sought. Please note both continuing education and work experience requirements must be met to be eligible to sit for an exam. See all exam PREREQUISITES.
Exams Being Offered:
Inspector Level I – $400
Inspector Level II Next Step – $300 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level I)
Inspector Level II Direct – $600 (For those candidates who do not have a Level I and want to test directly to Level II)
Inspector Level III – $350 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level II)

Late Registration Begins: 2/07/2026 (Late Fees Apply)
Registration Closes : 2/10/2026

What you Need to Know for this Exam:
Registrants are REQUIRED to be checked in AND in the testing room by 7:45 am (unless otherwise posted). Please arrive early to allow time to check in before the exam starts. If participants are not in the room AND checked in by the required time, they may be required to test at a later date. The time to take the exam depends on the certification level. Please refer to the About the Exam page for more information.
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February 13, 2026 - Miami, FL
2026-02-13 | 3425 Jefferson St Miami, 3425 Jefferson St, Miami, FL, 33133, United States
The ACE Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems certification program is for technicians working in the inspection and testing of existing water-based fire protection systems. Eligibility for ACE Certification is based on different factors depending on which certification level is sought. Please note both continuing education and work experience requirements must be met to be eligible to sit for an exam. See all exam PREREQUISITES.
Exams Being Offered:
Inspector Level I – $400
Inspector Level II Next Step – $300 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level I)
Inspector Level II Direct – $600 (For those candidates who do not have a Level I and want to test directly to Level II)
Inspector Level III – $350 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level II)

Prep Class: If you need additional training hours or are looking for a prep class, this exam will be offered following a prep class being offered by NFSA. Registration for the class is available on the NFSA website. Please note: This training class is not required for testing. ACE does not review or approve training programs or materials.

Late Registration Begins: 02/07/2026 (Late Fees Apply)
Registration Closes : 2/11/2026

What you Need to Know for this Exam:
Registrants are REQUIRED to be checked in AND in the testing room by 7:45 am (unless otherwise posted). Please arrive early to allow time to check in before the exam starts. If participants are not in the room AND checked in by the required time, they may be required to test at a later date. The time to take the exam depends on the certification level. Please refer to the About the Exam page for more information.
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March 13, 2026 - Orlando, FL
2026-03-13 | Wiginton Fire Systems, 699 Aero Lane, Sanford, FL, 32771, United States
The ACE Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems certification program is for technicians working in the inspection and testing of existing water-based fire protection systems. Eligibility for ACE Certification is based on different factors depending on which certification level is sought. Please note both continuing education and work experience requirements must be met to be eligible to sit for an exam. See all exam PREREQUISITES.
Exams Being Offered:
Inspector Level I – $400
Inspector Level II Next Step – $300 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level I)
Inspector Level II Direct – $600 (For those candidates who do not have a Level I and want to test directly to Level II)
Inspector Level III – $350 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level II)

Prep Class: If you need additional training hours or are looking for a prep class, this exam will be offered following a prep class being offered by NFSA. Registration for the class is available on the NFSA website. Please note: This training class is not required for testing. ACE does not review or approve training programs or materials.

Late Registration Begins: 3/7/2026 (Late Fees Apply)
Registration Closes : 3/11/2026

What you Need to Know for this Exam:
Registrants are REQUIRED to be checked in AND in the testing room by 7:45 am (unless otherwise posted). Please arrive early to allow time to check in before the exam starts. If participants are not in the room AND checked in by the required time, they may be required to test at a later date. The time to take the exam depends on the certification level. Please refer to the About the Exam page for more information.
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April 17, 2026 - Fort Myers, FL
2026-04-17 | WAFS Training Room – Ft Myers, FL, 4683 Laredo Ave,, Ft Myers, FL, 33905, United States
The ACE Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems certification program is for technicians working in the inspection and testing of existing water-based fire protection systems. Eligibility for ACE Certification is based on different factors depending on which certification level is sought. Please note both continuing education and work experience requirements must be met to be eligible to sit for an exam. See all exam PREREQUISITES.
Exams Being Offered:
Inspector Level I – $400
Inspector Level II Next Step – $300 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level I)
Inspector Level II Direct – $600 (For those candidates who do not have a Level I and want to test directly to Level II)
Inspector Level III – $350 (For those candidates who already have an ACE or NICET Level II)

Prep Class: If you need additional training hours or are looking for a prep class, this exam will be offered following a prep class being offered by NFSA. Registration for the class is available on the NFSA website. Please note: This training class is not required for testing. ACE does not review or approve training programs or materials.

Late Registration Begins: 4/11/2026 (Late Fees Apply)
Registration Closes : 4/15/2026

What you Need to Know for this Exam:
Registrants are REQUIRED to be checked in AND in the testing room by 7:45 am (unless otherwise posted). Please arrive early to allow time to check in before the exam starts. If participants are not in the room AND checked in by the required time, they may be required to test at a later date. The time to take the exam depends on the certification level. Please refer to the About the Exam page for more information.
Don’t miss out on upcoming dates and locations, join the ACE mailing list! Click here.
