Certification

BICSI Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) Designer

ESS Designer candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a vast collection of ESS technology and design information.

To sit for the ESS Designer credential examination, you must have:

  • A minimum of two years of approved and verifiable design experience in electronic safety and security. Generic ITS/distribution system design or experience in another area of specialization is not acceptable.
  • Successfully completed the ITS Fundamentals examination or hold a current RCDD or RITP.

The RTPM exam is based on content found in BICSI’s Electronic Safety and Security Design Reference Manual (ESSDRM). It is a 2 hours, 100 questions, closed-book, true/false and multiple choice