NALFA requires inspectors who are recognized (i.e. “approved”) by them to attend a bi-annual (every two years) update class. Inspector Training Services (ITS) will offer a virtual update class for those currently laminate-certified (either through ITS or another NALFA-approved certification agency).
This class will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. There are two options
Note: After completing the class, promptly submit your certificate of completion to NALFA and pay your NALFA dues to maintain recognition.
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.inspectortrainingservices.com/its-virtual-laminate-nalfa-update-class/
March 9-13, 2026
Vancouver (Surrey) BC, 2 Classes (3 Certifications) over 5 Days!
Please email in your request to be accepted to the course BEFORE registering and paying. If you pay and we’re full, you will be reimbursed less the processing fees we pay. Email info@bcfca.com or leanne@bcfca.com. Priority is given to those booking both courses AND those wishing to be come an inspector.
Class 1: Hardwood Flooring Inspector Course + Bonus Laminate Class
Dates: March 9 – 11, 2026
Includes: Hardwood (Solid & Engineered) – Intro to Wood Anatomy – Wood Milling/Saw Cuts – Wood Drying – Wood Grading Overview – Engineered Flooring Veneers – Finishes – Jobsite Conditions – Subfloor/Substrate Types & Concerns – Moisture Testing – Installation Methods – Understanding & Accessing Problems – Maintenance – Inspection Techniques – Lab Testing – Report Writing
• 14 IICRC CECs (Hard Surface Inspectors)
• 12 NWFA CCUs
Cost: $1495
BCFCA members special price $1195
Includes continental breakfast & lunch
Class 2: Basic Resilient (LVT/LVP) & Residential Sheet Vinyl Inspector Course
Dates: March 12 & 13, 2026
Includes: Various LVT/LVP & Residential Sheet Vinyl Products – Site Conditions – Installation Methods & Procedures – Adhesives – Breakdown & Exploration of Issues/Concerns related to Manufacturing, Installation, & Consumer/Site-Related Incidents – Procedures & Techniques to Evaluate Problems Accurately
• 14 IICRC CCUs
Cost: $995
BCFCA members special price: $795
Includes continental breakfast & lunch
Note: Additional associations may also offer CECs/CCUs for these programs.
Please check with your association to see if you can obtain credit for these courses!
There will likely be 1 or 2 locations we might visit. If you have an opinion or desire, let us know!
We are considering the following Cities:
We are also considering: Buffalo, NY – Cleveland/Columbus, OH – Phoenix, AZ – Denver, CO
California is also in consideration for this year or possibly 2027 if we can find a reasonable location for training and lodging for the attendees.
In highest demand is Resilient/LVT class, but there is also demand for hour hardwood/laminate class, and growing interest for another carpet/commercial carpet class which we have not done for a couple years.