TECHNICIAN TRAINING &
ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FEES

 

The following chart accurately reflects the comparitive registration, annual dues, and training fees as of April 20, 2024 for the three Canadian Associations currently Certifying/Registering technicians engaged in the inspection, test, service, and maintenance of building life safety equipment and systems.

CFAA TECHNICANS

ASTTBC RFPTs

FTN LSSTs

CERTIFICATION FEES:

CERTIFICATION FEES:

CERTIFICATION FEES:

Initial Registration - $250.00

Annual Renewal $250.00

NOTE:  CFAA has a two year renewal option ($450.00) that will require sixteen (16) CE Credits.  Technicians that are currently enjoying their second year (or started it after January 1, 2017 get a “free pass” but will require the credits next year).
 

Initial Registration - $560.90
Stamp Fee - $150.00

Annual Renewal - $560.90
 

Initial Registration - $345.00
(Includes Professional Seal)
Additional Fees may apply on
initial application if transferring
from another Certification Programme
(See REQUIREMENTS)

Annual Renewal - $95.00
 

COST OF REQUIRED
ANNUAL CEC CREDITS:

COST OF REQUIRED
ANNUAL CEC CREDITS:

COST OF REQUIRED
ANNUAL CEC CREDITS:

(Based on CFAA Full Day Seminar
currently not available outside of Ontario.  CFAA “Lunch and Learns” may qualify towards the minimum two Category One CE Credits each year in which case additional third party relevant training Categories apply)

CFAA Sponsored Seminar Cost - $285.00

CFAA recognizes relevant third party fire alarm specific training (including the Fire Technician Network’s Continuing Education Modules)
 

NFPA Course Fees vary*
OR
CFAA Seminar Fee - $285.00
(Pursuant to ASTTBC & CFAA MOU -
full credit hours may not apply)

NOTE:  ASTTBC does not recognize the Fire Technicians Network’s training initiative.

Eight 1.0 Hour On-line Modules
(Usually run 1.5 hours with
an open question period)
Total Annual Cost - $80.00
OR
Four 2.0 Hour On-line Modules
(Usually run 2.5 hours)
Total Annual Cost - $60.00

Optional:
Buying Frank a bottle of Konig Ludwig
Weiss-beer  (Current BCLC Price) - $2.99
 

TRAINING EXPENSE

TRAINING EXPENSE

TRAINING EXPENSE

Fire Alarm System Inspection

(Courses 1 through 5) - $3500.00

Fire Alarm Systems Inspection

BCIT Course 1050 (Electronics for
Fire Protection Inspection) - $675.03

BCIT Course 2084 (Fire Alarm Systems:
Inspection & Testing) - $552.98

Fire Alarm System Inspection

FTN LSST-F Full Course  - $925.00
(with Standards Package 1*)
FTN-LSST-F Full Course - $725.00
(Bring Your Own)

FTN-LSST-F-O Online Course - $525.00
(Standards Package 2 - $300.00)
(Additional $360.00 Field Evaluation)
 

NCE (No Course Equivalent)

Portable Fire Extinguishers

BCIT OCHS 1410 (Fire Extinguisher
Service Technician) - $395.00
 

Portable Extinguisher Inspection

FTN-LSST-E-O On-line Course $260.00

NCE

Unit Emergency Lighting

BCIT Course 2077 (Emergency Lighting
Systems) - 545.18
 

Unit Emergency Lighting

LSST-L-O On-line Course - $290.00

NCE

Water Based Extinguishing Systems

BCIT Course 2080 (Automatic Sprinkler
“and Standpipe Testing) - $552.98
 

Water Based Extinguishing Systems

FTN-LSST-W-O Online Course - $420.00

NCE

NCE

Passive Building Life Safety Systems

LSST-B-O On-line Course - $325.00
 

NCE

NCE

Carbon Monoxide Detectors
& Detection Systems

LSST-C-O On-line Course - $265.00
 

NCE

NCE

Fire Alarm System Verification
Prerequisites Apply (See REQUIREMENTS)

FTN-LSST-V Full Course - $925.00
(with Standards Package 2*)
FTN-LSST-V Full Course - $725.00
(Bring Your Own)

FTN-LSST-V-O On-line Course - $540.00
(Standards Package 2 - $300.00)
(Additional $390.00 Field Evaluation)

PLUS

FTN-LSST-COM or
FTN-LSST-COM-O
(See Below for Applicable Fees)
 

NCE

NCE

Fire Alarm Communicator Installation, Commissioning, Testing, & Service

FTN-LSST-COM Full Course - $750.00
(with Standards Package 1*)
FTN-LSST-COM Full Course - $585.00
(Bring Your Own)

FTN-LSST-COM-O On-line Course - $420.00
(Standards Package 1 - $225.00
(Additional $220.00 Field Evaluation)
 

MEMBER BENEFITS

CFAA

ASTTBC

FIRE TECHNICIANS NETWORK

• Code of Ethics and Conduct;
• Well-established Fire Alarm Inspection Training Programme;
• Active industry participation;
• Quarterly Published Technical Journal
• Board of Directors (including Provincial Chapter Boards) are all actively engaged with the industry

• Code of Ethics and Conduct;
• Professional Practice Guidelines;
• ASTTBC Council has one sitting member that has industry experience,  but also maintains a separate Fire Protection Certification Board where all members are actively engaged with the industry

• An unparalleled, open and comprehensive on-line knowledge base;
• An expanded industry leading Training Programme;
• Freely accessible, updated Test and Inspection FORMS;
• Advocacy and mentoring;
• Proactive oversight of Network Certified
  Technologists and Specialists;
• Active industry participation ensures you’re up-to-date with the latest News and Bulletins;
• Board of Directors are all actively engaged with the industry;
• Professional Practice Guideline;
• Code of Ethics and Conduct

*TABLE NOTES:

• NFPA 72 is NOT recognized in Canada, so any reference to its suitability for Continuing Education Credits are questionable.

By special arrangement, we can offer printed copies of the ULC Standards wire bound in three separate packages.  In order to qualify for this special pricing level, we need to place a minimum order quantity of 102 of each package category.

Interested in taking advantage of this special pricing?  Email us at tech@firetechs.net to add your name to the list.  Please ensure you indicate the ULC Standards Package you’re interested in reserving in the subject line of your email!  You’ll be invoiced through Paypal (our secure payment provider), and your order processed, once we’ve achieved the minimum quantity target for that package.
All pricing is in US Dolars,  GST is extra.