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Code Official Programs
Requirements for Education and Training Programs
Required Standards
- A clearly defined statement of purpose and objective must be submitted.
- Instructors must be approved in advance or concurrently with program approval application.
- Facilities and equipment must be suitable and consistent with the purpose, design, and intended outcome of each learning experience.
- Instructional materials and other resources essential for the successful presentation of the program must be submitted.
- A student or trainee evaluation process must be established to assess the qualifications of those successfully completing the program.
- A permanent record of trainee activity must be established including course titles, attendance records, individual registration numbers, and course evaluation criteria.
* Programs can be checked and submitted expeditiously online at: https://aca-prod.accela.com/lara/. Additionally, programs can be obtained via mail; however, applying by mail may cause delays in the application process.
* Education and Training Program Approval Application
Continuing Education Programs
The Approved Continuing Education Programs List is a listing of approved programs for building officials, building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspectors, and plan reviewers. The list is updated after each Construction Code Commission meeting.
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BUILDING OFFICIAL | BUILDING | ELECTRICAL | MECHANICAL | PLUMBING | BUILDING | ELECTRICAL | MECHANICAL | PLUMBING | |
RULES AND ACTS | 18 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs |
TECHNICAL | 16 hrs | 16 hrs | 16 hrs | 16 hrs | 16 hrs | 16 hrs | 16 hrs | 16 hrs | 16 hrs |
PLAN REVIEW | 2 hrs | 2 hrs | 2 hrs | 2 hrs | 2 hrs | 8 hrs | 8 hrs | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
SPECIALTY | 8 hrs | 12 hrs | 12 hrs | 12 hrs | 12 hrs | 12 hrs | 12 hrs | 12 hrs | 12 hrs |
TOTAL | 44 hrs | 34 hrs | 34 hrs | 34 hrs | 34 hrs | 40 hrs | 40 hrs | 40 hrs | 40 hrs |
Questions regarding licensing requirements should be directed to the Bureau’s Licensing Section at 517-241-9316.