Career Details

Electrified Hardware Consultant

Description

Electrified Hardware Consultants (EHCs) specialize in the coordination of architectural door openings with the increased security needs of public buildings in today's society. EHCs are experts at interfacing electrified architectural hardware products into access control monitoring and fire alarm systems, while maintaining compliance with fire, life safety, accessibility and building code requirements

Certifying Organization

Door and Hardware Institute

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Residential Electrical Inspector

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International Code Council

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A - Core

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Type

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Certificate name

Industrial Insulator Assessment

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Type

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