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Send by emailA Consumer's Checklist to See what Your Contractor's Certification Really Entails
Certification Requirements
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Minimum # of Customer Referrals
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12 |
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Pass BBB Background Check |
Yes |
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Proof of Insurance |
Yes |
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Proof of Workmen's Compensation (if applicable)
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Yes |
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Minimum # of Ponds Installed |
12 |
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Individual Web Page |
Yes |
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Covers More Than Mfg's Specific Knowledge
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Yes |
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Free Attendance to Educational Seminars
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Yes |
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Certifies through a Neutral Trade
Association |
Yes |
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Complaint Enforcement Policies in Place
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Yes |
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Arbitration offered on disputes
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Yes |
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International Standing of Certification
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Yes |
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Ongoing Contractor Quality Control
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Yes |
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Open Book Testing for Certification Exam
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No |
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Proven Field Experience Necessary
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Yes |
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Specific Locations for Testing
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No |
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Certification Exam |
Yes |
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Mandatory to Use a Specific Mfg Products
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No |
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Required to write an Essay |
No |
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Proof of Business License |
Yes |
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Local Supplier Endorsement Required |
No |
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Certifies Individual Not Company
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Yes |
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Code of Ethics Adherence Required
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Yes |
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