News & Information
You Spoke and We Listened - FPU2 Exam
Effective August 15, 2024
After a full years' worth of delivery, we reviewed the data and your comments. Based on this we decided to increase the time on the FPU2 from 2-hours to 2-hours 30-minutes. Based on the technical aspects and specialty of this exam, we agreed that additional time is appropriate. Many people (including the very first contractor to take the exam) have passed on the first attempt. Although the pass/fail rate was not bad, it was not where we would like to see it. We considered several options. We were not comfortable with reducing the number of questions based on the importance of this exam. So, we decided to give candidates more time. Although this additional time increases the cost of delivery to CSA for the proctoring services, we decided to absorb the cost and not pass to the customer. After the next year we will again review the data to see if it made a difference.
New Denver Conveyance Exam
Effective July 2024
Working together with the City and County of Denver Colorado, CSA has developed a new DCONV - Denver Conveyance (Elevators / Escalators) exam. This exam will be used by those inspecting elevators within the City and County of Denver.
Options for Replacement Certificates
Effective January of 2024
Due to demand, CSA now offers the options for replacement ID cards, replacement certificates, or you can request a replacement duplicate ID card and one certificate. Fees are identified on the "More" "Replacement ID" link from top margin.
New Fire Pump Installation and Service Exam
Effective January of 2023
At the request of Denver, Colorado CSA has established a new exam for the installation and service of fire pumps. This exam is heavily focused on NFPA 20, while also addressing criteria from several other related standards. The exam became available in March 2023, but did not get regular takers until August 2023.
Welcome Denver, Colorado Contractors
Effective January 1, 2023
The city of Denver, Colorado worked with CSA in late 2022 to take advantage of CSA's existing qualification exams. In addition, CSA developed a customized fire alarm assessment that incorporates Denver amendments. By recognizing CSA qualifications, contractors can now utilize the same exams to satisfy requirements for the State of Colorado and El Paso County. Contractors doing fire alarm work in Denver will need to pass the DENFA exam which satisfies the requirements of the FA2 exam while also incorporating Denver local amendments. CSA will be working with Denver to incorporate additional exams going forward.
Welcome Lincoln, Nebraska Contractors
Updated January 4, 2022
Lincoln Bureau of Fire Prevention has been in the process of updating their local codes for some time, and has been working with CSA in ensuring a smooth transition for qualifications. Previously Lincoln administered their own examinations. Effective January of 2022 they will replace their own internal exams and formally recognize CSA qualification exams as evidence of minimum code competency. We look forward to working with the City of Lincoln and their contractors.
New Clean Agent Exam
Updated January 4, 2022
There has been discussion for a clean agent exam for some years. At the request of Lincoln, Nebraska CSA is moving forward with the development and implementation of this new exam. We expect the new PEG2 Pre-Engineered Gas Clean Agent On-Site exam to be available in January. Questions and specific details are still being developed. Once available, it will be included on the Assessments Subject page.