Enrolling and maintaining certification is a four-step processStep 1: Enroll by filling out the application and submitting appropriate fees
Applicants must complete an application form and submit the application fees to start the enrollment process, The application identifies a designated responsible individual and includes signed affidavits that the company will adhere to the SFIA Code of Ethics and has both a Safety and Qualtiy Assurance program in place. The same application is used for CFS Contractor Certification and for Truss Fabrication Certification. Step 2: Take your online proficiency exam
Upon approval of an application and payment of enrollment fees, enrollees are then required to pass an online examination that tests knowledge of cold-formed steel products and installation practices. Only the designated responsible individual may take the structural, nonstructural or truss fabricator exam. SFIA will provide you with the instructions for accessing the exam after your application is approved and fees are received.
Step 3: Schedule your project observationApplicants must demonstrate proficiency in the type of installation for which they are applying. This skill is documented by a sealed on-site observation report prepared by a licensed professional engineer in accordance with the appropriate category below. Step 4: Maintain your certificationAll certifications must be renewed every two years. The designated responsible individual (DRI) at each certified site must confirm their status and obtain a new Letter of Observation within three months of the certification term. There is a 30-day grace period for renewal and exams. Program feesFees can be paid by check payable to SFIA and mailed to 513 W. Broad Street, Suite 210, Falls Church, VA 22046, or online payments can be made online when filling out the Program Application. Initial Certification Fees
Recertification Fees (required every two years and will be billed by SFIA)
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