BCSP requires 25 CM points every 5 years. 1 CM = ~10 contact hours of approved continuing ed (varies by activity type).
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What it costs
Issuer fees change yearly. LifeSafetyWiki never republishes a fee we can’t verify against the source — when in doubt, the issuer’s portal is the source of truth.
BCSP sets the annual CM fee each year — verify the current amount in your my.bcsp.org dashboard before paying.
No separate recert fee if CM points are accepted on first review; audit responses or appeals may carry a fee.
How to renew
Pay annual CM fee
- Log into my.bcsp.org with your BCSP credentials
- Open the Maintain Your Certification → Pay Fees section
- Confirm the current CM fee amount for CSP for this year
- Pay via credit card; save the receipt as PDF
- Mark complete in LifeSafetyWiki once payment clears
Submit 5-year recertification
- Throughout the cycle: log each CM activity in my.bcsp.org as it happens
- 90+ days before cycle end: review your CM total and identify any shortfall
- Submit the recertification application from the BCSP portal
- Upload documentation for each claimed activity (certificates, transcripts, agendas)
- BCSP audits a random sample of CM submissions — keep originals 5 years
Classes that help you prepare
BCSP runs examCORE In-Person as a multi-day prep course built on its own exam blueprints, and examCORE Online for self-paced study.
Dates and pricing are published and kept current by BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) — we link rather than copy them, so nothing here goes out of date.
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Issuer resources
- Primary site: https://www.bcsp.org ↗
- Pay annual CM fee: https://my.bcsp.org ↗
- Submit 5-year recertification: https://www.bcsp.org/Maintain-Your-Certification ↗
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LifeSafetyWiki is not affiliated with BCSP. Renewal requirements, fees, and procedures are paraphrased from the issuer’s published policy as of 2026-04; always confirm current details on the issuer’s portal before relying on this guide for budgeting or planning.