FENBC Region Replacement Installer Fundamentals Exam

To register, download and complete the registration form. Email your completed application to [email protected].

All applications will be processed in the order received. If an application is incomplete, the applicant will be notified via email of missing information. All missing information must be corrected before the candidate is approved to take the FGIA FENBC Region Replacement Installer Fundamentals Exam. Please note: all information including references provided to FGIA as part of the application process will remain confidential.

All applicants will receive a confirmation email regarding their registration and eligibility requirements. In conjunction with this communication, FGIA will work with the candidate to confirm the preferred date/time to complete the exam (Mon-Fri; 8-3 p.m. Central). Contact [email protected] with any questions pertaining to the exam qualification or scheduling process.

Each new application has a life span of six months from the time it is received. The applicant must complete the FGIA FENBC Region Replacement Installers Fundamentals Exam within that timeframe. If an applicant is unable to complete the exam within that period of time, the application will expire, and the applicant shall be required to restart the process including payment of any application or examination fees.

If a passing grade is not achieved, full payment of the original registration fee is required for re-tests.

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All fees are payable in Canadian (CAD) funds and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Applicable taxes shall be applied to subtotal at time of payment and is due upon receipt of invoice following application submission.

One-Time Registration Fee: $250
Re-test Fee (for each subsequent exam attempt): $250
Re-qualification Fee (each new code cycle, approximately every five years): $200

You have several options to pay the exam fee:

• Invoice us – FGIA Members may request an invoice to be sent to their company
• Pay by credit card – Submit payment here after receiving your invoice from FGIA; the invoice number is required for online payments
• Pay by cheque – Print and complete the registration form, enclose a cheque made payable to Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) and mail with to PO Box 36117, Surrey BC V3S 7Y5

If a passing grade is not achieved, full payment of the original registration fee is required for re-tests.

To apply for the FGIA FENBC Replacement Installer Fundamentals Exam, an applicant must:

• Meet all prerequisites and qualifications; view the Home Performance Contractor Network eligibility requirements here.
• Submit a signed registration form with a valid email address. This will be the primary mode of communication regarding access to the exam.
• Submit all required fees upon receipt of invoice.
• Purchase a hard copy* of the Best Practices for Window and Door Replacement manual.

*A copy of the guide is required to prepare for the exam and can be purchased as part of the Home Performance Contractor Network qualification process (reimbursements may apply) or directly through the FGIA FENBC Region website. As stated on the provided ID card, qualified installers must have a copy of the guide available for homeowners to review when discussing the appropriate installation methods. A secured, digital version of the manual will be provided with the purchase of a printed copy.

Qualifications
The FGIA FENBC Region Replacement Installer Fundamentals Exam tests each candidate’s knowledge to ensure the candidate possesses the fundamental knowledge and skills as indicated in the Best Practices for Window and Door Replacement in Wood Frame Buildings. The candidate has the knowledge and is proficient in the following including (but not limited to):

• Read, understand, assess and apply the information provided in the Best Practice publication noted above. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Assessing existing conditions
    • Homeowner consultations, visual assessments, exterior and interior environment and any hazardous materials concerns
  •  Replacement production considerations
    • All regulatory requirements, building code, energy performance, product features and product labeling
  •  Installation considerations
    • Building code installation requirements, critical barriers, attachments and supports, installation materials, maintenance and renewals
  •  Installation detailing
    • Replacement strategies, installation objectives and any installation problems while providing solutions
• Utilize the appropriate materials, installation methods and maintenance of tools required for the proper installation of factory assembled exterior doors, windows and unit skylights in single-family dwellings
• Possess basic knowledge of mathematics and geometry (basic or standard calculator is allowed)
• Show competency in basic worksite Occupational Health and Safety Requirements

To successfully complete the exam process, all candidates must satisfy the following:

• A minimum grade of 80% or higher
• Completion within 1.5 hours
• Provide a picture of the successful candidate for printing on the identification card

If a passing grade is not achieved, full payment of the original registration fee is required for re-tests.

The resource for the FGIA FENBC Region Replacement Installer Fundamentals Exam is the Best Practices for Window and Door Replacement in Wood-Frame Buildings publication. To order a copy of the manual, download and complete the form below and email to [email protected].

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Contractors registering with the Home Performance Contractor Network may be eligible for reimbursement.

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