Test Site Regulations

Test Site Regulations

Test Site Regulations

The rules and procedures below are strictly enforced at all Code Council examinations. Following these rules guarantees the security of examination materials, provides reliable test results, and increases the public’s trust of certified professionals.

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Test Site Regulations

The rules and procedures below are strictly enforced at all Code Council examinations. Following these rules guarantees the security of examination materials, provides reliable test results, and increases the public’s trust of certified professionals.

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About Code Council Examinations and Certifications

About Code Council Examinations

National/Jurisdiction Certifications

The Code Council certification program is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious credentialing program for construction code administration and enforcement professionals in the United States. Code Council certification examinations are maintained to the highest standards and include continuous review by committees of experienced professionals.

Becoming Code Council-certified is a significant personal and professional accomplishment, and is a key step toward enhanced professional stature. Code Council certificate holders demonstrate a confirmed commitment to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

Many building departments and state agencies that regulate code enforcement personnel recognize Code Council certification. However, the Code Council cannot guarantee that a specific governmental agency will accept or recognize a Code Council certification. You should first contact the applicable agency regarding specific licensing and employment requirements.

Contractor/Trades Examinations

The International Code Council’s Contractor/Trades examination program is an independent testing program designed to provide licensing agencies with information regarding qualified contractors and trades professionals. Participating in the Code Council examination program does not guarantee that a licensing agency will award you a license. However, the Code Council examination program serves as an independent appraisal of your competency in the construction field, and your test results may be used by licensing agencies to satisfy the requirements for testing.

UST/AST Certifications

Petroleum storage tanks are regulated by federal and state laws. Many states require that tank workers be licensed or certified before being allowed to install, retrofit or decommission UST and/or AST systems or components.

Code Council UST/AST examinations can be used to complement state licensing programs. In some states, individuals are required to pass state-specific examinations.

It is available as a voluntary credential in several other states where there is not yet a mandatory UST or AST licensing requirement. Anyone seeking a state or local license should first contact the appropriate licensing agency regarding specific local requirements.

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Welcome new & renewing providers

The International Code Council’s Preferred Provider Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources. With more than 300 active in-person and online courses, the Code Council welcomes the Preferred Providers who joined the program or renewed their participation in July. Read more.

The passing of former ICC board member Gilbert Gonzales Jr.

Gilbert Gonzales, Jr. passed away earlier this week on August 12. He was a former International Code Council board member, a Chief Building Official in Murray City, Utah, and a dear friend who will be sorely missed.

Gilbert was a staunch supporter of the model codes, and he spent much of his life working to better our communities and make our buildings safe. He volunteered countless hours to ICC as a Board member, traveling around the country to give speeches and visit with our members and chapter leaders. His dedication to ICC and building safety will not be forgotten.

The service will be held Saturday, August 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more details, read Gilbert’s obituary.

Dominic Sims, CBO
Chief Executive Officer
International Code Council

Technical training program is helping students find their way

The International Code Council High School Technical Training Program works for the industry, for the public and for students who have better prospects and higher wages. Just ask building construction students from Dowell J. Howard Center in Winchester, Va., who worked hard to pass their exam and earn an ICC Certificate of Achievement. Read more.

Free ICC premiumACCESS webinar showcases powerful codes tool

Join us for a 60-minute free webinar offering a walkthrough of the features found on ICC’s digital library premiumACCESS. Learn how to use this powerful online tool to get the most out of the codes. The next webinar is Aug. 16 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Join by phone at (240) 454-0879 (access code 926 319 172). Read more.

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STEP into the future: Solar training for design professionals is shaping the future of the solar industry

ICC-SRCC continues bringing valuable training in renewable technologies

As the solar industry matures and diversifies with more than one million solar installations now on homes and businesses throughout the United States, there is an increasing need for professionals outside the solar industry to learn more about solar technologies, both for safety and quality assurance. More code professionals are coming in contact with solar technologies in their day-to-day jobs, including electrical and building inspectors, local code officials, and fire fighters. They all have an important role in the rapidly changing clean energy economy.

If the solar sector is to continue growing in a safe and sustainable way, quality workforce training for industries that come in contact with solar technologies is imperative in order to enhance their expertise and add to their professional development toolkits. Recognizing this need, the ICC Solar Rating Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC) — a member of the ICC Family of Companies — partnered with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), the International Association of Fire Fighters and the National Association of State Fire Marshals to promote a solar resources and training program that integrates solar training into existing professional development platforms and provides training to code officials about solar installations.

The Solar Training and Education for Professionals (STEP) program — funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative — addresses gaps in solar training and energy education, both within the solar workforce and in professions that play a crucial role in solar deployment. The two-year project aims to reach 100,000 industry professionals in the code official, inspection and firefighting sectors, with a goal of delivering direct training to 10,000 individuals at the end of two years. The grant for the STEP program is almost halfway complete. To date, the ICC-SRCC has issued Continuing Education Units to more than 900 ICC members in 22 metropolitan areas across the United States through the STEP training. With the ICC-SRCC being an ICC Preferred Provider, the Code Council has been able to offer meaningful and valuable training to its members free of charge.

The Solar Permitting Plan Review Course — developed by ICC-SRCC, IREC, IAEI and other partners — is an interactive, in-person course designed to provide a practical process for consistent plan review, with an emphasis on how to catch the most frequent installation errors. Taught by a national expert in solar plan review, the six-hour course walks attendees through the review of a complete permit plan application. The training is specially designed to educate those who conduct building plan reviews and building and electrical inspections, as well as professionals who design, assemble or submit solar plans. Those who complete the training will be able to evaluate a complete solar permit package to ensure it is compliant with building, fire and electrical codes relevant to a jurisdiction.

A majority of the training content comes from the 2015 International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP). The ICC-SRCC donated more than 500 free downloads of the ISEP to students who completed the course as part of its contribution to the project.

The program’s goal is to increase the understanding and working knowledge of solar technology and practices in order to to ensure both safety and quality assurance. To date, the training appears to be successfully contributing to the deployment of high-quality solar training to electrical inspectors, installers and designers.

After completing the Solar Permitting Plan Review Course, ICC members completed an evaluation. Here’s what they said:

83% feel more prepared to work around solar electric systems after having taken the course.
85% can apply what they learned in the course immediately to their jobs.
78% feel empowered to make decisions in their jobs regarding solar system permit plans.
88% would recommend the course to their friends and colleagues.

The impact of the STEP training is designed to go well beyond the two-year award period. Since the resources and training will be integrated into existing professional training programs, the valuable training in renewable technologies won’t end with this collaboration. The ICC-SRCC will continue to work on bringing valuable training in renewable technologies either in person or online in the future.

For more information on the STEP training, contact ICC-SRCC Executive Director Eileen Prado.

 


Solar Permitting Plan Review Course to be offered at ICC’s Annual Conference

Join national solar plan review expert Jerry Henderson at the interactive, in-person Solar Permitting Plan Review Course being offered Sept. 13 at ICC’s Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Learn how to successfully evaluate a complete solar permit package to ensure it is compliant with building, fire and electrical codes relevant to your jurisdiction, with an emphasis on how to catch the most frequent installation errors, while earning 0.6 Continuing Education Units. Don’t wait to register. This class is limited to 100 people and registration is required.