Nationally Delivered Assessments
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CSA has partnered with ACT, Inc. in order of offering hundreds of professionally proctored locations across the United States.
Here is how the national assessment process works.
- Visit the "Test Info" page for important study material and information about assessments. Additional information about CSA and the assessment process can be found in the Assessment Overview manual.
- Click on the "Next Step" link at top of page.
- Use the "On-line CSA Registration Site" to request an assessment.
- Upon review for accurate information CSA will process your request.
- Within 3 business days you should receive an Email from ACT, Inc. with further instructions on making payment and scheduling the assessment. New participants may take an additional couple days to process. You have 60 days from the time your email is sent to take an assessment.
- When you get an email from ACT, you will be able to select the proctoring location, view their available openings, and schedule the assessment. After selecting the test location and time you will be prompted to make payment with a credit card.
- To change a schedule, go back to the ACT schedule site and make the change yourself for the appropriate time. Changes must be made at least three days before the assessment start time.
- You must provide your own copies of code books for open book tests. ACT will not provide books. Make sure you download appropriate materials from our web site for your respective test. View Test Info for important information to help you prepare for a test. NFPA documents can be purchased at www.NFPA.org.
- To view ACT test center locations.
- Upon passing an assessment, an ID card and certificate should be mailed in approximately 3 weeks. Unless indicated otherwise, all assessments require an 80% passing score.
There are no refunds or cancellation once you make a payment. Substitutions of other participants are not allowed. Schedule changes must be made on-line three days before your scheduled assessment. You must take the assessment within 60 days of initial notification. By scheduling and paying for an assessment you agree to CSA Terms and Conditions. Additional terms and conditions may apply as outlined by the proctoring center.
Visit our "Test Info" link for very important information regarding the test format, study materials, use of books during assessment, calculators, and other important information. There may be some information related to select jurisdictions.
Fees for these assessments at an ACT center are as follows and are subject to change:
- FA2 - Fire alarm on-site competent person $145
- FA4 - Fire alarm business representative / certificate holder $165
- ASC2 - Sprinkler commercial on-site competent person $145
- ASR2- Sprinkler residential on-site competent person $135
- ASCR2 - Sprinkler commercial / residential on-site competent person $165
- ASCR4 - Sprinkler business representative / certificate holder $165
- ASD2 - Sprinkler Domestic on-site competent person $135
- UFM2 - Fire service mains on-site competent person $135
- UFM4 - Fire service mains business representative / certificate holder $145
- FEX - Fire extinguishers $135
- CKH2 - Kitchen hood install and service $135
- KHFE2 - Kitchen Hood & Fire Extinguisher On-Site $200**
- CTFH2 - Confidence Testing - Fire Hydrants $135
- Other special assessments may be offered by a specific jurisdiction. Pricing will be provided on that page.
** This is a combination 2-hour test that will qualify for both Kitchen Hoods & Fire Extinguishers in one sitting at 25% discount over individual assessments.
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