What is a CFP?

By focusing on current ASTM specifications and the Federal Specification RRF-191, a CFP understands specifications, product quality, and installation techniques to assure professional installation.

• general business principles
• lien and right of rescission laws
• construction specifications
• simple interest and other mathematics
• general practice of fence installation
• estimating
• electric gate operations
• basics of ornamental, wood, PVC, chain-link
• ASTM and Federal Specifications

Candidates for the CFP designation must:

• provide a personal history, including any details of service to the industry
• take a comprehensive open-book examination
• undergo a peer review process
• sign an affidavit
• fully commit to the AFA Statement of Business and Ethical Practices

Certified Fence Professionals are at the top of their industry. The CFP exam is so stringent that certain states are adopting CFP standards to which all fence professionals must adhere. The American Fence Association developed the CFP program.