Illinois Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certificate Program

Discipline Focused Training to Assist Students in Preparing for ICC Certification

Designed for Illinois licensed plumbers who wish to transition into code enforcement, this program provides training on the basic code requirements of commercial plumbing inspection.

After building a firm foundation on what basic code enforcement is, students are taught the basics of blueprint reading. Basic functions and typical procedures of a building department, including types of regulations, zoning aspects, planning, building codes, and local ordinances are also presented.

Using well-illustrated workbooks that provide examples of common code situations with practical problem-solving applications, the Illinois Plumbing Code© and the International Fuel Gas Code© are discussed. Instructors will emphasize intent and rationale while working with difficult or unusual field situations, assisting students in identifying alternatives that satisfy the overall objective of the code.

The final phase of the program includes an introduction to the Legal Aspects of Code Administration© that covers the terminology, concepts and principles of legal issues that affect code officials in the administration of their duties.

The Illinois Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certificate Program fee includes all courses, required code books and workbooks, and practice tests. The program can be completed in one trimester, or a student may take up to 18 months to complete the program.

Basis/Code/Standard:

International Fuel Gas Code© International Code Council - 2006 Edition
2004 Illinois Plumbing Code© Illinois Department of Public Health

Instructional Materials:

Basic Code Enforcement© - International Code Council - 8th printing
Current Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code©, International Code Council
2004 Illinois Plumbing Code,© Illinois Department of Public Health
Legal Aspects of Code Administration© International Code Council, copyright 2002
Understanding Basic Code Enforcement Workbook, BFCA copyright 2007
Understanding Building Department Basics Workbook, BFCA copyright 2006
Understanding Basic Blueprint Reading Workbook, BFCA copyright 2007
Understanding the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code Workbook, BFCA copyright 2006
Understanding the 2004 Illinois Plumbing Code Workbook, BFCA copyright 2004
Understanding Legal Aspects of Code Administration Workbook, BFCA copyright 2004
Understanding the National Certification Exam Preparation & Test Strategies Workbook, BFCA copyright 2007
Handouts
Class will be lecture format using PowerPoint presentation

Suggested Order of Course Completion (Classes listed as 1 and 2 are interchangeable):

Basic Code Enforcement;
Building Department Basics;
Basic Blueprint Reading;
International Fuel Gas Code;
2004 Illinois Plumbing Code;
Legal Aspects of Code Administration;
Plumbing - Plan Review.

Total Class Hours: 66

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Cost: $2,150.00

All fees must be paid in full before the first class date.

Registration Fee:	$150.00
Tuition:	$1,445.00
Books:	$280.00
Supplies/Tools:	$275.00

Program Prerequisites:

High school diploma or GED required. Students may be required to provide proof upon request.

Have held an Illinois Plumber's license for a minimum of 7 years, and is in good standing with the Illinois Department of Public Health prior to admission into the program.

Enrollment:

Please contact a Building & Fire Code Academy administrative assistant to register for the Illinois Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certificate Program or any other class you are interested in attending.

Certificate Programs must be completed within 18 months of the first class date.