Contractors in Ohio will now have to pass an International
Code Council examination to become licensed in the state.
The International Code Council recently signed an agreement
with Ohio's Department of Commerce to provide testing services
for the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board (OCIEB).
Ohio requires contractors in the construction industry to
be licensed. Starting this May, the International Code Council
will administer tests for the state's trade and Business Law
examination requirements for master plumbers, master electricians
and master HVAC contractors, as well as the state's refrigeration
and hydronic heating categories.
"Contractor licensing is a vital part of ensuring public
safety in our communities," said International Code Council
Vice President of Certification and Licensure David S. Nelson.
"Contractor licensing is especially effective when jurisdictions
also certify their building officials and enforce up-to-date
building codes, such as the International Codes; both of which
the state of Ohio does."
Ohio currently enforces the 2000 International Building,
Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, and the 2000 International
Fuel Gas Code by reference. The state also requires professional
certification for its building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical
and fire inspectors.
The International Code Council Contractor Examination Program
works with participating jurisdictions as a third party testing
agency for contractor exams. International Code Council examinations
are the foundation for contractor licensing in 16 states,
the District of Columbia and the Cayman Islands. The International
Code Council Examination Program offers over 60 examinations
covering building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and specialty
areas.
For more information about contractor licensing in the state
of Ohio, or the International Code Council Contractor Examination
Program, click
here.
The International Code Council, a membership association
dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops
the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings,
including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and
states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed
by the International Code Council.
