Fire Equipment Engineer Qualification and Permitted Work

This page explains when a Fire Equipment Engineer qualification is required and what work each qualification class permits.

When the qualification is required

A Fire Equipment Engineer qualification is required to construct or maintain fire-protection equipment or special fire-protection equipment that must be installed according to a building’s use, size, and occupancy.

Work permitted by qualification class

A Class A Fire Equipment Engineer may construct, maintain, and inspect fire-protection equipment and, for holders of the special-category qualification, special fire-protection equipment. A Class B Fire Equipment Engineer may maintain and inspect fire-protection equipment.

Equipment types covered by the license

The types of fire-protection equipment on which you may carry out construction, maintenance, or inspection are the types listed on your license.

Official sources

The following official Tokyo Denki University materials were used to prepare this page.