Residential Inspector-Single Discipline Certificate Program

Discipline Focused Training to Assist Students in Preparing for ICC Certification

Designed for experienced technical staff, new inspectors, and non-technical support staff wishing to change their career path to code enforcement, this program provides training on the basic code requirements of residential building inspection and helps prepare individuals for national certification testing.

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.

These certificate programs will expand the skills of those currently employed in the inspection field as well as help prepare individuals who are considering entering into a code enforcement career.

Using well-illustrated workbooks that provide examples of common code situations with practical problem-solving applications, the first 10 chapters of the International Residential 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 is an opportunity for students to take the knowledge they have learned during the program and apply it to a set of practice certification exam questions. Once the practice test is complete, a qualified instructor will review the practice questions and offer assistance to students on test strategies.

The Residential Inspector - Single Discipline 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 Residential Code© International Code Council - 2006 Edition

Instructional Materials:

Basic Code Enforcement© - International Code Council - 8th printing
Current Edition of the International Residential Code©, International Code Council
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 Residential Code Workbook, BFCA copyright 2006
BFCA Workbook for specific elective chosen
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 Residential Code - Building (Chapters 1-10);
International Residential Code - Elective (choose one - IRC Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or Plan Review);
Legal Aspects of Code Administration;
National Certification Exam Prep - to be completed after all core classes and electives are completed.

Total Class Hours: 66 or 72 depending on courses selected.

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Cost: $2,275.00

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

Registration Fee:	$150.00
Tuition:	$1,550.00
Books:	$280.00
Supplies/Tools:	$295.00

Program Prerequisites:

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

Enrollment:

Please contact a Building & Fire Code Academy administrative assistant to register for the Residential Inspector - Single Discipline Certificate Program or any other class you are interested in attending.

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