HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 2 Supervisor (HVAC FLS2 Supervisor)
Credential: HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 2 Supervisor (HVAC FLS2 Supervisor)
Credentialing Agency: International Certification Board (ICB)
Renewal Period: 2 years
The International Certification Board (ICB) HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 2 Supervisor (HVAC FLS2 Supervisor) certification addresses the installation, operation and maintenance of smoke-management and smoke-control systems. To qualify for the HVAC FLS2 supervisor certification exam, the applicant must be an ICB-certified HVAC FLS1 supervisor.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 2 Supervisor (HVAC FLS2 Supervisor)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 4749 Maintenance Mechanic |  Other |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: HVAC FLS1 Supervisor
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 2 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Certification Board (ICB)
8403 Arlington Boulevard
Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (703) 299-5646
Fax: (703) 683-7615
Email: info@tabbcertified.org
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the HVAC FLS2 supervisor certification exam, the applicant must be an ICB-certified HVAC FLS1 supervisor.
Written Exam
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable about the responsibilities of the architects, mechanical engineers and fire protection engineers:
- Purpose of smoke management systems for life safety and protection of property
- Purpose of fire and smoke dampers for life safety and protection of property
- Terminology commonly used in conjunction with smoke management systems and with fire and smoke dampers
- Symbols, definitions, and abbreviations commonly used on plans for HVAC systems, and life safety systems
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications for HVAC systems and life safety systems
- An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of: types of construction as defined by building codes, the principals of fire resistant construction, structural protection, fire and smoke containment barriers, and occupancy classification by code.
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the duties and powers of the "Authorities Having Jurisdiction" (AHJ) and knowledge of code requirements for smoke management systems and fire and smoke dampers installed in HVAC systems, including:
- Fire code
- Mechanical code
- Building code and awareness of occupancy design and current use
- Life safety code
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of UL procedures for product testing, including:
- Knowledge of testing procedure for rating dampers
- Listing
- Classification
- Component recognition
- Product labeling
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable about damper testing and rating requirements in the following standards:
- UL 555 Fire Dampers
- UL 555S (Smoke) Damper
- UL 555C Ceiling Radiation Dampers
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of various sources of damper installation manuals and guidelines from:
- SMACNA: Fire, Smoke and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems 2002
- AMCA: Publication 503-03 Fire, Ceiling (Radiation), Smoke and Fire/Smoke Dampers Application manual
- Manufacturer’s installation guidelines
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International Code Council (ICC) (current editions):
- International Building Code and its commentary
- International Mechanical Code
- International Fire Code
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ASHRAE (current editions):
- ASHRAE Guideline Commissioning Smoke Management Systems
- Principals of Smoke Management
- HVAC Systems and Equipment Handbook
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NFPA (current editions):
- NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
- NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
- NFPA 90A Standard for Installation for Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
- NFPA 92A Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control Systems
- NFPA 92B Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large Spaces
- NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
- NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Stand-by Power Systems
- NFPA 221 Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls
- NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code
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Underwriters Laboratories
- Directory, Fire Resistance, Volumes 1, 2A and 3.
- UL 864 Standard for Safety Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems
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ITI manuals
- HVAC Fire Life Safety, Level One technician
- HVAC Fire Life Safety, Level Two technician
- HVAC Fire Life Safety, supervisor
- Fans - Environmental Technician Module Series 2002
- TAB HVAC Systems Testing Adjusting and Balancing
- TABB supervisor Home Study Course
- ASTM Standard E 814,2006
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the process of fire damper selection, including:
- Hourly fire resistance rating
- Operability
- Dynamic closure
- Mounting orientation
- Pressure drop
- Space envelope
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the function of fire damper accessories, including:
- Sleeves
- Heat responsive devices
- Duct access doors
- Locking quadrants
- Mullions
- Blade position indicator
- Retaining angles
- Solenoid release
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) release
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the process of smoke damper selection, including:
- Leakage rating
- Temperature rating
- Operability under heat
- Flow and pressure
- Control function
- Actuating device
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the process of combination fire/smoke damper selection including:
- Hourly fire resistance rating
- Leakage
- Temperature and operational ratings
- Blade styles
- Space envelope
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the various combination fire/smoke and smoke (leakage rated) damper accessories available including:
- Actuator
- Override package
- EP switch (electro-pneumatic or solenoid valve)
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the process of ceiling (radiation) damper selection including:
- Floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly design
- Types of ceiling dampers
- Space envelope
- Mounting configuration
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the function of ceiling (radiation) damper accessories, including:
- Thermal blanket
- Volume control/balancing devices, and
- Fusible links
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the proper installation of dampers, including:
- Using illustrations provided by manufacturer
- Appropriate fire separation clearances
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Sleeves
- Sleeve length
- Sleeve thickness
- Sleeve connection to duct
- Damper attachment to sleeve
- Rigid connection
- Breakaway connection
- Actuators
- Retaining (mounting) angles
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Damper types
- Rectangular
- Round
- Flat oval
- Airflow direction
- Access doors
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable with regard to damper acceptance testing, including:
- System objectives
- Inspection
- Component testing
- Functional testing
- Performance testing
- Documentation
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of periodic damper inspection mandates as well as maintenance and repair requirements, including:
- Record keeping
- Suitability of replacement or repair
- Manufacturer's Standard Operating Procedures
- Safety procedures and safe work practices
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be aware of various sources of smoke management systems manuals and guidelines from, including:
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SMACNA
- Fire Smoke and Radiation Damper Guide for HVAC Systems
- HVAC Systems Duct Design
- HVAC Systems - Applications
- AMCA
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ASHRAE
- Commissioning Smoke Management Systems
- Principles of Smoke Management Systems
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NFPA
- NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
- NFPA 92A, Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control
- NFPA 92B, Guide for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large Areas
- NFPA 204, Guide for Smoke and Heat Venting
- NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire tests of Door Assemblies
- International Building Code, and
- International Fire Code
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SMACNA
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the equipment and features of the smoke management systems, including:
- Fans: Type of fans and fan curves
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Doors
- Capacity
- Type
- Fire rating
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Mercantile occupancies
- Dampers
- Smoke Barriers
- Passive and active controls
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Electrical systems interface with smoke management
- Regular
- Emergency
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Fire Alarm Systems
- Smoke Detectors in duct work
- Sounds Alarms
- Operate smoke control dampers
- Activate fire suppression equipment
- Active smoke control functions
- Energy Management Systems
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Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- Sprinklers without air movement systems
- Sprinklers with air movement systems
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of the types of smoke management systems, including:
- Dedicated systems
- Non-dedicated systems
- Stairwell pressurization
- Elevator smoke control
- Zoned smoke control
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of following subsystems to the extent that they affect the operation of the smoke-control system, including:
- Fire Alarm System
- Energy management system
- Building management system
- HVAC equipment
- Electrical equipment
- Temperature control equipment
- Power sources
- Standby power
- Automatic fire suppression system
- Automatic operating doors and closers
- Dedicated smoke-control systems
- Non-dedicated smoke-control systems
- Emergency elevator operation
- Stairwell Pressurization
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of how to use the following instruments and tools, including:
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Calibrated instruments to read pressure differences:
- Differential pressure gauges
- Inclined water manometers or electronic manometers
- Spring scale
- Anemometer
- Flow measuring hood
- Door wedges
- Hand tools
- Tool bag
- Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Sratch awls
- Hand tongs
- Wrenches
- Hammer
- Aviation snips
- Drill motor
- Extension cord
- Ground fault for electrical cords
- Light
- Clip board and binder
- Safety equipment
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Calibrated instruments to read pressure differences:
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An ICB-certified FLS2 supervisor must be knowledgeable of safe working practices, including:
- Skills in the proper handling of tools
- Identification of unsafe working conditions
- Confined spaces
Exam Preparation Resources
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