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The Code Council certification program is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious
credentialing program for construction code administration and enforcement professionals in the United States.
Code Council certification examinations are maintained to the highest standards and include continuous review by
committees of experienced professionals.
There are currently 13 ICC certified Permit Technicians in Ohio, and 8 of them
are members of the Central Ohio Permit Technicians. Becoming an ICC certified Permit Technician is a significant
personal and professional accomplishment. This certification is invaluable to you as well as to your department.
Benefits of Obtaining Certification
- Verification of personal and professional accomplishment
- Validation of technical expertise
- Recognition on a national level
- Increase in potential career opportunities
- Expanded knowledge
- Confirmed commitment to protect the public health, safety, and welfare
- Commitment to raising the awareness of the Permit Technician profession
The International Code Council (ICC) administers the Permit
Technician Certification exam. For up to date testing and certification information log on to: www.iccsafe.org, click on “certification and testing”,
click on “inspectors”, and click on “2009 ICC National Certification and Examination Information Bulletin”.
You can either download this manual from the ICC website or
ask that a copy be sent to you.
Exam Basics
- Open book
Reference books to use
- 2006 IBC (Chapters 1,2,3,6,12
& 34)
- 2006 International Zoning Code
- 2002 Legal aspects of Code
Administration
- 1999 Basic Code Enforcement-8th
printing or later
These reference books can be purchased through ICC at www.iccsafe.org/e or the WABO bookstore
at www.wabo.org/codebooks. You can purchase “The Permit Technician Study Companion” as an informational study
guide.
- 2 hour limit
- 60 multiple choice questions
| General Administration |
23 questions, 39% |
| Legal Aspects |
13 questions, 22% |
| Plans & documents |
15 questions, 25% |
| Zoning & Site Development |
09 questions, 14% |
Certification Cost
Current examination cost: computer based exam is $180 or paper pencil exam is $180.
Exam costs are subject to change, check the ICC website Exam Cost for up-to-date information.
Keeping your Certification Current
In order to keep your certification current you will need to renew it every three
years. You must have at least 15 CEU credits (certified education units) every 3 years. Attendance
at our quarterly meetings will count as much as 2 CEU credits towards your required certification.
CLICK HERE to download these instructions (.doc format)
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