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Online Test Registration

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Personal Information

Note: Each individual applicant must fill out a separate form, we will not accept multiple applicants on the same registration.
Name*
Address*

Employer Information

Employer's Address
Education Level*

Proctor Information

(*please note that your test will be sent directly to the proctor)
Proctor's Name*
Proctor Mailing Address*

Lightning Protection Experience

Please give a brief description of your experience in lightning protection.
Total number of months.
Total number of years
Total number of years
Please describe any home study courses, seminars or workshops you have completed or attended, including names, dates and places.

Select Tests

You may register to take one series at a time. You may not test for both a "Master Installer Series" and "Designer/Inspector Series" test as they are two separate certification types.
Are you a member of the LPI?*
Master Installer Series (LPI Members)
Master Installer Series (Non-LPI Members)
Designer Installer Series (LPI Members)
Designer Installer Series (Non-LPI Members)

Electronic Signature

Please read and electronically sign the following statement.
Consent*
Your typed name will serve as your electronic signature.

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Personal Information

Note: Each individual applicant must fill out a separate form, we will not accept multiple applicants on the same registration.
Name*
Education Level*

Employer Information

NOTE: Must be owner or company officer
Employer's Address*

Select Tests

You may register to take only one test. A 30-day waiting period is required to retest.
Is your Employer a member of the LPI?*
Master Installer Series (LPI Members)
Requirements to Test - Journeyman
Requirements to Test - Master Installer
Requirements to Test - Master Installer Designer
Master Installer Series (Non-LPI Members)
Requirements to Test - Journeyman Installer
Requirements to Test - Master Installer
Requirements to Test - Master Installer Designer
Once requirements have been confirmed to be satisfied, a link for payment will be sent to the test taker. Tests must be paid for in full before they can be scheduled.

Electronic Signature

Please read the following and electronically sign the below statement.
  • I agree to comply with the certification requirements and to supply any information needed for the assessment
  • I agree to provide any necessary supporting information to objectively demonstrate compliance with the scheme prerequisites
  • I acknowledge that this is my opportunity to request any accommodation for any special needs, within reason
  • If and when I become a certified person, I agree to proactively notify LPI of any circumstances that may affect my ability to meet the certification requirements or maintain impartiality
  • I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all examination materials and not to disclose them
  • I agree to comply with the certification rules in the event of any changes to my certification, including but not limited to suspension, withdrawal, or reduction in the scope of certification
  • I agree to comply with the relevant provisions of the certification scheme
  • I agree to only make claims regarding certification only with respect to the scope for which certification has been granted
  • I agree not to use the certification in any way that could discredit the LPI, and not to make any statements about the certification that the LPI deems misleading or unauthorized
  • I agree to cease all use of certification claims referencing the LPI upon suspension or withdrawal of certification, and to return any certificates issued by the LPI
  • I agree to use the certificate responsibly and not in any way that could be considered misleading
  • I agree to follow the Acceptable Use of Certificates, Cards and Logos Policy
  • I agree to meet the requirements of recertification, including keeping current with dues payments and NFPA 780 update exams
I authorize the release of my test results to my employer for appropriate use.*
I would like to be added to the LPI mailing list.*
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Your typed name will serve as your electronic signature.
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