Inspectors Continuing Education Program
The North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board began requiring Continuing Education for inspectors in 2006. Inspectors are required to complete six hours of approved instruction each year before their license renewal date.
On February 1, 2006 North Carolina General Statutes 143.151.13A was introduced requiring all inspectors whom possess a Standard Certificate to obtain six hours of Continuing Education. This requirement is applied to each inspector for each building trade certification that they hold. On June 30, 2007, the requirement for six hours of Continuing Education instruction was made effective.
The North Carolina Qualification Board established the minimum requirements for each class and its instructor. All classes and instructors must be previously approved by the Qualification Board in order to qualify for the Continuing Education Credits.
The City of Raleigh currently offers two methods of training that meet the requirements for Continuing Education Credits for Inspectors field. They are the traditional classroom based courses and online courses.
On July 13, 2007, the City of Raleigh taught the first of 24 Continuing Education Credit classes approved through State’s Continuing Education process. Each of the classes was taught in a classroom environment using modern technology and programs to enhance the presentation.
The City of Raleigh is now expanding this program to provide online training. Online training creates and adds the remote accessibility to the Continuing Education Credits program making it available to individuals state wide. The City of Raleigh has developed its first online course from the Continuing Education curriculum. The course is a six hour Continuing Education Credits course based on the North Carolina Rehabilitation Code.
Registration and payment of fees is required by the student to access the online course.
This course is made available to students for seven days online. After completion of the course and exam, the student will be notified of their grade. For students receiving a passing score on the exam, the North Carolina Qualification Board will receive notification of Continuing Education Credits earned by the students.
Class and Registration information can be found on the Class and Registration information page.
For More Information Contact:
Leon Skinner
Senior Building Plans Reviewer
Inspections Department
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 404
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-516-2574
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