A proposed update to the reciprocity process would change the non-accredited, non-renewable Colorado Recognition Certificate to a non-accredited, renewable Colorado Recognition Certificate.
If this change is approved, there are some items of note: current reciprocity certificate holders with Colorado Non-Accredited, Non-Renewable Recognition Certificates that have an expiration date AFTER implementation of the new reciprocity process can submit the application requesting their current non- accredited, non-renewable recognition certificate(s) be issued under the new reciprocity process as a Non-Accredited, Renewable Recognition Certificate.
The fee will be waived for applicants that hold a current recognition certificate(s) that apply to have their recognition certificate(s) converted under the new reciprocity process. Applicants can only apply once for reciprocity per certificate level.
The certificate(s) must have been accredited under the current or previous edition of the applicable standard. The date that the certificate was issued cannot exceed two (2) NFPA cycles from the date of issue.
Colorado Non-Accredited Recognition Certificates will be issued for a three-year period and are subject to the renewal requirements for each individual certification as outlined in Section 9 of the Policy and Procedures Manual.