Phil Ackland Training LLC now offers
Boston Fire Department's Testing and Protocol for
Certified Inspection and/or Cleaning of Commercial Hood and Ventilation Systems
The Boston Fire Department along with Inspectional Services and the Health Department has established a criteria of conditions for Exhaust Vent Cleaners and Inspectors who wish to perform work in the City of Boston. These conditions are keeping within the guidelines of the City of Boston Ordinance to "establish requirements for the cleaning of commercial cooking hoods and ventilation systems".
Phil Ackland Training LLC (PAT) has been approved to administer two certification tests, which meet the City of Boston Ordinance for certification of Commercial Hood and Ventilation Cleaners and Inspectors.
Phil Ackland Training LLC will be providing certification for the following two groups:
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- Boston Certified Cleaning Specialist (BCCS)
- Boston Certified System Inspector (BCSI)
As of May 14, 2009 the City of Boston will require all companies or contractors engaged in either inspecting or cleaning commercial kitchen hood and ventilation systems have at least one person on the job site certified to City of Boston requirements.
When cleaning is taking place a Boston Certified Cleaning Specialist (BCCS) must be on site. When inspecting, a certified Boston Certified System Inspector (BCSI) shall be on site.
PAT Test Protocol Leading to Boston Certification
For certification that is recognized by the City of Boston, Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners and Inspectors are required to pass an examination based on National Fire Protection Association #96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations 2004 Edition.
- Separate tests will be administered for BCSI and BCCS classifications.
- Certification tests are good for three years. All certified personnel are required to renew their certification every three (3) years and maintain City of Boston standards.
- The closed book test will be taken on computer. Time limit three hours. The test will be on the 2004 NFPA #96 Standard.
- The NFPA#96 Standard can be purchased at NFPA www.nfpa.org
- The University of Massachusetts Boston administers tests in accordance with Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
Testing Location1
Phil Ackland Training LLC tests are available at:
University of Massachusetts Boston
Testing Center
Campus Center, UL-130
100 Morrissey Blvd
Boston MA 02125
Taking the Test
- Once your payment has been processed, PAT will notify the Proctors office and provide clearance for you to take the test.
- To make an appointment to take the test, email PAT at certification@philacklandtraining.com.
- Candidates must be present 10-15 minutes early for the test and bring in a picture ID (Driver’s License is preferred or worker’s ID)
- The proctor will take note of their name and ID information for their files.
- The Proctor will communicate with PAT.
Testing Procedure
Once registered, the proctor will take the person into the computer room. At this time, the proctor will login. The proctor will be responsible for entering the password and ensuring the test is up and working.
The person will then proceed to take the test. One mark will be given for each correct answer. A question that is missed or not marked will be considered an incorrect answer.
Questions are "mixed" by the computer, so each test is different. Questions are multiple choice.
Once completed, the test and its results will be emailed to Phil Ackland Training LLC.
1Additional sites will be added in time.
Results will be emailed or faxed to the Candidate in approximately 24 business hours of completion. If no fax or email is provided by the candidate, the results will be mailed within 14 days.
If a person fails the test they may retake it after one week for a fee of $50.00 per test payable to PAT.
Should the candidate fail the test a second time, they will have to wait 60 days before retaking and the fee will be $275.00 BCCS and $175.00 BCSI respectively. The price includes the first Proctor fee.
Pricing, terms and other qualifications are subject to change without notice.
See FAQ for more information.
Continuing Education
To avoid retesting every three years, an applicant can qualify for Recertification by continuing education. You are required to generate 6 over the three years after getting Boston Certified.
Phil Ackland Training requires each candidate's successful participation in any of the following continuing educational programs over the three-year period after becoming Boston certified.
To gain credits for the programs below; the program must be accompanied by an acceptable final test.2 |
