How to become a building official, building official limited and accessibility specialist

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How to become a building official, building official limited and accessibility specialist

The information below will help you complete the application or renewal successfully.

Submit the Municipal Building Official and Accessibility Specialist Certification Examination Application and required $50 fee. Applications can be mailed or you can apply online. Directions are included on the application.
A minimum of 100 qualifying points is required for your application to be approved.
Education, certifications, experience and employment information must be provided for points claimed. Supporting documentation such as college transcripts, ICC certifications and employment verification letters are necessary to verify points.
Once approved, you'll receive an email with instructions to schedule a certification exam.

Review the Building Official Limited and Accessibility Specialist Program information page.
Submit the Municipal Building Official and Accessibility Specialist Certification Examination Application and required $50 fee. Applications can be mailed or you can apply online. Directions are provided on the application.
A minimum of 30 qualifying points is required for your application to be approved.
Education, certifications, experience and employment information must be provided for points claimed. Supporting documentation such as college transcripts, ICC certifications and employment verification letters are necessary to verify points.
Before you can schedule an exam, you must attend a week-long training course presented by the department. Courses are conducted three times a year and occur in the spring, summer and fall. Course dates are listed on the application and the CCLD events page. There is no additional fee for the course.
If you have taken this course previously, or hold a Building Inspection Technology Certificate, you may waive enrollment in the course.
After attending the entire course, or waiving enrollment, you'll receive an email with instructions to schedule a certification exam.

Review the Building Official Limited and Accessibility Specialist Program information page.
Submit the Municipal Building Official and Accessibility Specialist Certification Examination Application and required $50 fee. Applications can be mailed or you can apply online. Directions are provided on the application.
There are no prerequisites required for accessibility specialist certification.
Before you can schedule an exam, you must attend a one-day training course presented by the department. Courses are conducted three times a year and occur in the spring, summer and fall. Course dates are listed on the application and the CCLD events page. There is no additional fee for the course.
If you have taken this course previously, you may waive enrollment.
After attending the entire course, or waiving enrollment, you'll receive an email with instructions to schedule a certification exam.