Who selects the outsource testing service to administer designated qualifying tests for licenses?

• A. The state fire marshal
• B. The applicant
• C. The local building official
• D. The property owner

Answer: (A)

When licensing fire sprinkler professionals, the authority that governs licensure oversees the testing process. To keep exams standardized and secure, the state fire marshal selects an outsource testing service to administer the designated qualifying tests. This service handles scheduling, proctoring, and scoring, then reports the results back to the licensing authority for licensure decisions. The applicant doesn’t choose the testing service, and local officials or property owners don’t run these tests. So, the state fire marshal is the one responsible for selecting the testing service.