The Process to Getting CSA Certified

1 How long does it take? CSA ID Cards Compliance Services & Assessments, LC. Our assessments are offered daily at hun- CSA is the only national fire pro- dreds of proctoring locations around the tection testing agency that pro- vides quality credit-card style photo ID cards which can display Participants can often take an assessment multiple qualifications with multi- within a week of requesting their exam. ple expirations on the same card. There are no mandatory waiting periods Lose your card? Replacement cards can be ordered for re-testing. and paid for on-line. Qualifications are valid for three years at which time the participant re-takes the Need to change the company name on a card? Print The Process to Getting and complete the form from web site, enclose the assessment to ensure they are staying up to date with current codes. old card, and mail with appropriate payment. These CSA Certified cards are usually mailed within two days of receipt. If a participant fails an assessment, they must Request a new assessment from our web site and pay full exam fee.

2 Upon passing an assessment, certificates and ID cards are automatically mailed, usu- ally within three weeks. Compliance Services & Assessments, LC. Assessing fire protection contractors since 2002. We assess individuals, but require company names on ID cards so the AHJ can match Without Assessments, all we have are Assumptions! . the qualified individual with the company Primary Business Address: Phone: 501-712-1272. name on permits. Box 723 Fax: 501-499-8384. Greenbrier, AR 72058 E-mail: This brochure provides a limited overview of CSA assessments. Detailed information including terms and conditions is available at Information is subject to change without notice. Rev 2/5/15. Requesting an Assessment The Assessment and Reports Other Useful Information Individuals, or a company representative, Assessments are generally open-book, You NFPA documents can be purchased at completes a simple one-page Internet form. may highlight and tab sections within your We recommend using hand- To view pricing or start the Process select books while studying and prior to taking test.

3 Books when available for a particular standard. Request Assessment on our web site. Do not mark any material during a test or you ICC documents can be purchased at Visit Test Info on our site will be disqualified from exams. If used, page Within 2-3 business days an for information on appropriate code editions tabs must be permanent. email will be sent from PSI and books needed for assessments. proctoring centers contain- Assessments are comput- Many companies schedule their employees so ing a link to schedule and er based, audio / video they can coordinate exam times with work flow pay for the assessment. The recorded, and monitored of crews. participant then selects a by dedicated proctors. Participant PSI testing location and time Participants need only a Assessments are com- Some companies pay for the first exam. Some schedules most convenient for them. basic understanding of reimburse employees once the exam is passed. puter based. location and Some pay all exam fees. using a mouse to select date of as- Assessments can be re- answers and advance between screens.

4 Many companies utilize assessments in satisfy- sessment scheduled on-line up to three ing promotional requirements and may hold days before the exam. Participants will know their scores immediately weekly training sessions. following the assessment. Participants preparing for assessments There are no refunds once assessments are need to review the Test Info page on our Individuals can access their score reports from paid for. If a person quits before or after an web site for important information. This our web site. Score reports will generally pro- exam is taken, all fees still apply. Employee will include study material and documents vide scores by topic / subject to help with fur- reimbursement policies should be addressed required for the exam. Participants have ther study. by the company in advance. sixty days to take an assessment from the Passing score is 80%, unless indicated other- Make sure employees get all study information initial request. We suggest participants wise.

5 Score reports should be carried as evi- and required documents before scheduling obtain all books and thoroughly study be- dence of passing until ID cards and certificates assessments. Some assessments require .pdf fore requesting an assessment. documents from our web site. are received.