ICorr-PFP-Coating-Inspector-Cementitious-L2 Exam Information and Outline
ICorr Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Coating Inspector - Cementitious Level 2
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
ICorr-PFP-Coating-Inspector-Cementitious-L2 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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Introduction: Types of fires and differences between, BLEVE, reasons PFP used
Introduction to PFP: Requirements of PFP, types of PFP, physical properties of Cementitious and Epoxy Intumescent, typical C-PFP and characteristics
PFP of Structures: Open and closed structures, Sector factor calculation, load bearing strength of steel
Classification Society Type approval: Main society approval bodies, other recognised bodies worldwide, terminology used on PFP divisions
Preparation and Retention Systems: Blast cleaning, preparation of surfaces, common retention systems and tests
Priming: Priming systems used on steel and galvanised surfaces, typical primers and adhesions coat
Terminations & coatbacks: How cementitious material is sealed, considerations for coatback
Application methods & Storage: Storing material, environmental conditions, missing cementitious material, slump test, application, timing of coats and top coating
Remedial & Repair work: Actions taken to repair work
PFP Degradation: Issues that affect durability, failures associated with Severity levels 1-3 and other issues affecting degradation
Inspection: Definition of inspection, duties, activities, manufacturers manual, documentation, pre-job meetings, activities before going on site, test instruments, inspection of surface preparation, ambient conditions to be measured, inspection of primer material and the application of primer, checks carried out to PFP and measuring WFT and DFT
Reporting: Type of information included in a report and quality assurance process