Program Highlights
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.
This course will cover:
- Basics of blueprint reading
- Functions and typical procedures of a building department including:
- Types of regulations
- Zoning aspects
- Planning
- Building codes
- Local ordinances
This certificate program 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.
In addition to covering the International Property Maintenance Code©, the first 10 chapters of the International Residential Code© and Legal Aspects of Code Administration© are reviewed. Students use well-illustrated workbooks that provide examples of common code situations with practical problem-solving applications. 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 while protecting the rights of the public.
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 Property Maintenance 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.