Master Code Professional Qualifications

Master Code Professional Designation

The Master Code Professional (MCP™) is the highest level of designation the Code Council offers. The Code Council has certified thousands of individuals, but only a small select number have attained this high level of achievement: just over 1,000 individuals.

This special group is awarded an MCP™ Certificate recognizing this outstanding achievement. To obtain this level of certification requires and demonstrates commitment to the profession, diverse knowledge of codes, and a high level of self-initiative.

Master Code Professionals are typically responsible for all technical and management aspects of code enforcement.

View the current list of ICC Master Code Professionals

Duties of the MCP™

Duties include, but are not limited to:

management of a code enforcement department;
supervision of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and elevator
inspectors and support staff;
performing or supervising performance of building, electrical, plumbing,
and mechanical plan review; and
when necessary, inspecting or supervising inspection of structures for
compliance with the International Codes® and referenced standards.

Examination Credit Values Required

Applicable Combination Designations

The below Code Council combination certifications have the following values.

[NOTE: You cannot count both the component exams and the complete certification.]

Building Inspector = 5 credits
- Commercial Building Inspector (3 core credits) + Residential Building Inspector (2 core credits)
Electrical Inspector = 3 credits
- Commercial Electrical Inspector (2 core credits) + Residential Electrical Inspector (1 elective credit)
Plumbing Inspector = 3 credits
- Commercial Plumbing Inspector (2 core credits) + Residential Plumbing Inspector (1 elective credit)
Mechanical Inspector = 3 credits
- Commercial Mechanical Inspector (2 core credits) + Residential Mechanical Inspector (1 elective credit)

MCP™ Testimonials

Benefits

Upon designation, Master Code Professionals receive:

A special customized certificate
A congratulatory letter from the Board President and CEO
A unique MCP™ pin
Special recognition from Code Council Communications staff
A sample press release
Promotional Code for an Exclusive MCP™ jacket (for New MCPs since January 1, 2019)
- Existing MCPs™prior to 1/1/2019 can purchase the MCP™ jacket on the online order form.

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