of onnec cut Department of Administra ve Services ffice of duca on and Data Management 08 09 A : n order to become licensed in any one of the nine subcategories of onnecticut uilding ode nforcement fficial,* you must pass a qualifying exam. here are two routes to the exam; but you must qualify for either path based on your construc on industry experience and knowledge. ecause you must be accepted into either the exam or the training class, it s impera ve that you answer the echnical xperience ques ons star ng on page 7 in detail, as your applica on will be evaluated on how closely your experience and knowledge match the statutory and regulatory requirements found on pages and. ne route is to qualify for and pass the exam that is offered once a quarter; the other way is to qualify for and a end the 65 day re icensure raining rogram that culminates with the licensure exam. (See page for total number of training days by license type.) he qualifying criteria are the same for the xam and the re icensure raining rogram, so one applica on form is used for both. February, May, August, November First Monday of the month Downtown New ritain A S D 8:0 a.m. : : DM. he ffice of duca on and Data Management (DM), on behalf of the ffice of the uilding nspector, is responsible for all functions related to credentialing building code enforcement officials. his includes developing and administering licensure exams. his application is for licensure exams in any of the following nine classifica ons: uilding fficial, Assis tant uilding fficial, Residen al uilding nspector, lan Review echnician, Mechanical nspector, lectrical nspector, lumbing nspector, Hea ng & ooling nspector and onstruction nspector. Application deadlines can be found at www.portal.ct.gov and search: DM tes ng. You ll receive wri en notification of acceptance or denial from DM. f accepted, the le er will include the exam tle, date, me and direc ons. o be admi ed into the exam, you must bring your acceptance le er and a photo D. aptops and tablets are not allowed. *uilding fficial, Assistant uilding fficial, Residential uilding nspector, lan Review echnician, Mechanical nspector, lectrical nspector, lumbing nspector, Heating and ooling nspector, onstruction nspector September 6, 08 May 8, 09 uesdays and hursdays 8:0 a.m. :0 p.m. Downtown New ritain A D :A, 08 he re icensure raining rogram with xam was developed to assist qualified candidates prepare for the of onnec cut building code enforcement licensure examina ons. andidates for uilding fficial and Assistant uilding fficial must earn the Residential uilding fficial license prior to advancing in the program. See page for the number of training days required for each licensure type. Applications must be submitted to the ffice of ducation and Data Management (DM) by August, 08. lass size is limited. Municipal employees who qualify will be given preference for admittance into the re icensure raining rogram. f you re accepted into the program, you ll receive an acceptance letter from DM by August, 08. he letter will include class dates, times and directions. lass notes will be provided in electronic format; you are responsible for prin ng your own class notes, or you can bring a laptop to class.
Q You must document that you meet the requirements for licensure. For example, if you hold a trade license, send a copy of the license; if you re a certified engineer, send a copy of the certification. You may want to submit your tran script or a list of construc on related courses you completed toward your degree. Applica ons that are incom plete and w ithout appropriate documentation will be returned without review. here are no fees for taking the exam or the training, but you must purchase your own code books. See below for a list of books required by license type. An overall score of (75% for uilding fficials) and a score of on each code book sec on exam is required for licensure. See the chart below for details. You have three attempts to pass the exam, including code book sec on retakes. Submit your signed Application Form with documentation to: mail: DM@ct.gov Subject: uilding Applica on Administra on of licensing examina ons and training for the re icensure raining rogram are paid for by the ode raining and duca on Fund. Revenue for the fund comes from assessments on the construc on value of building permits. Mail: Department of Administra ve Services ffice of duca on and Data Management 50 olumbus oulevard Suite 06 Har ord, 060 Fax: 860 90 09 A en on: uilding Applica on Quarterly xams and the re icensure raining rogram will be held at the ns tute of echnology and usiness Development, 85 Main Street, New ritain,. arking is validated if you park in the adjacent city parking garage. he 08 onnec cut uilding ode Document (www.portal.ct.gov search: uilding ode) ode books and Standards corresponding to licensure type are referenced in the chart below: ook : ook : ook : ook : ook 5: ook 6: ook 7: ook 8: ook 9: 05 nterna onal Residen al ode (with onnec cut Amendments) 05 nterna onal uilding ode (with onnec cut Amendments) 05 nterna onal Mechanical ode 05 nterna onal lumbing ode 07 Na onal lectric ode (NFA 70) 05 nterna onal nergy onserva on ode 05 nterna onal xis ng uilding ode /ANS A7. 009 Accessible and Usable uildings and Facili es 05 Na onal Fuel Gas ode (NFA 5) icensure xam itle uilding fficial xam Dura on Number of Minimum Mul ple hoice ode ook Ques ons Sec on Score Students in the re icensure raining rogram are welcome to purchase the electronic versions of the codes for use in class, but paper books must be used during all exams. Minimum verall Score ode ooks and Standards (see list above) 6 hrs 5 75%,,,, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 5 hrs, 0 min 5,,,, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Residen al uilding nspector hrs 80, 5, 6 lan Review echnician 5 hrs 00,,,, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Mechanical nspector hrs 80,,,, 6, 9 lectrical nspector hrs 80, 5, 6 lumbing nspector hrs 80,,, 9 Hea ng and ooling nspector hrs 80,,, 6, 9 onstruc on nspector hrs 80,, 6, 7 Assistant uilding fficial
of onnec cut Department of Administra ve Services ffice of duca on and Data Management 08 09 A : ype or print clearly and complete the application in its entirety. ncomplete applications will be returned. R heck only one Q August 6, 08 May 6, 09 November 5, 08 August 5, 09 February, 09 November, 09 September 6, 08 May 8, 09 S heck only one A R M.A A.,H H R Name First ast Middle nitial Address ity hone ( ) ( ) ( ) ell Day vening mail DM D First letters of last name last digits of SS# Sec on 7 of the onnec cut General Statutes exempts the residen al addresses of a number of occupa onal categories from release to the public under the Freedom of nformation Act. Such categories include, but are not limited to, police officers, firefighters and employees of the Department of orrec on. f you believe that your residen al address is exempt under this law, please check mark the box: For ques ons regarding applica ons, please contact DM at 860.7.55 or DM@ct.gov
H S Name of School ity Address Dates A ended Date of Diploma or quivalent From o f Voca onal or echnical School, Discipline of Diploma (lumbing, lectrical, etc.) Name of School Address ity Dates A ended Degree arned Major From G o S Name of School Address ity Dates A ended Degree arned Major From / o Name of School Address ity Dates A ended er ficate arned From o omplete this sec on and include past and present construc on related licenses, cer fica ons and/or registra ons, i.e. Mechanical, lumbing, Heating and ooling, or lectrical nspector; Architect; ngineer; ontractor; or Journeyman in lectrical, HVA, lumbing, etc. You must enter the date first issued, and submit a copy of your creden al(s).. Name of icense/er ficate/registra on Date First ssued icense/er ficate/registra on Number Has creden al ever been Suspended or Revoked? Yes No f Yes, Date of Suspension/Revoca on Reason:
continued. Name of icense/er ficate/registra on Date First ssued icense/er ficate/registra on Number Has creden al ever been Suspended or Revoked? Yes No f Yes, Date of Suspension/Revoca on Reason:. Name of icense/er ficate/registra on Date First ssued icense/er ficate/registra on Number Has creden al ever been Suspended or Revoked? Yes No f Yes, Date of Suspension/Revoca on Reason: R A ist organiza ons, commi ees, associa ons, etc., in which you have par cipated.. Name of rganiza on/ommi ee/associa on Dates of ar cipa on ffice(s) Held rincipal Ac vi es. Name of rganiza on/ommi ee/associa on Dates of ar cipa on ffice(s) Held rincipal Ac vi es. Name of rganiza on/ommi ee/associa on Dates of ar cipa on ffice(s) Held rincipal Ac vi es 5
R ist three individuals associated with the construction industry who are familiar with your construction and code experience and or educational background (if applicable). hese individuals cannot be related to you. Do not name a member of the odes and Standards ommi ee or the uilding nspector.. Name and itle hone ( ) Address ity mail Rela onship to Applicant. Name and itle hone ( ) Address ity mail Rela onship to Applicant. Name and itle hone ( ) Address ity mail Rela onship to Applicant a est that the statements made within this applica on are true. Applicant s Signature Your applica on is evaluated based on your ability to demonstrate that your background and experience meet the requirements set forth in the onnecticut General Statutes (.G.S) or Regulations of onnecticut Agencies (R..S.A) for the license that you seek. Star ng on the next page, make sure when you describe your job du es and responsibili es that you clearly detail your experience and knowledge as it relates to each of the numbered requirements on pages and. For each job, tell us specifically what you did for example did you work a trade, were you a designer, a supervisor, a project manager or a licensed building code official? t may be easier for you to detail individual construction projects you ve worked on and summarize your duties and responsibili es on each project. road statements are fine to start, but they need to be supported with details. A one or two sentence response is not sufficient. Feel free to use extra sheets of paper or add a achments, including your resume, project summaries, job specs, etc. 6 Date When applying for uilding fficial or Assistant uilding fficial licensure through the Quarterly xam or the re icensure raining rogram, remember that a local building official deals with all of the different construc on trades and design professions. ven though you may have many years of wood frame construction experience building new homes or remodeling, you must also have experience with fire resis ve, noncombus ble, ordinary and heavy timber construction. A building official has the responsibilities associated with building permits, plan reviews and inspec ons of buildings and structures proposed and constructed within their municipality. his includes occupancies such as residen al, assembly, mercan le, factories, storage, educa onal, business and others. Remember to document your commercial construc on experience in addi on to your residen al construc on experience. For the other license sub categories, demonstrated technical abilities and knowledge, application of appropriate codes and standards, and related plan review skills are key to detailing how you meet each of the numbered requirements.
J Residen al ommercial Job itle Dates of mployment Name of mployer Hours worked per week mployer Address ity mployer hone ( ) ype of usiness Name and itle of mmediate Supervisor Supervisor hone ( ) Supervisor mail Describe Job Duties and Responsibilities in Detail. You must explain in detail how your experience fulfills each of the numbered items on pages and for the license you seek. 7
J Residen al ommercial Job itle Dates of mployment Name of mployer Hours worked per week mployer Address ity mployer hone ( ) ype of usiness Name and itle of mmediate Supervisor Supervisor hone ( ) Supervisor mail Describe Job Duties and Responsibilities in Detail. You must explain in detail how your experience fulfills each of the numbered items on pages and for the license you seek. 8
J Residen al ommercial Job itle Dates of mployment Name of mployer Hours worked per week mployer Address ity mployer hone ( ) ype of usiness Name and itle of mmediate Supervisor Supervisor hone ( ) Supervisor mail Describe Job Duties and Responsibilities in Detail. You must explain in detail how your experience fulfills each of the numbered items on pages and for the license you seek. 9
J Residen al ommercial Job itle Dates of mployment Name of mployer Hours worked per week mployer Address ity mployer hone ( ) ype of usiness Name and itle of mmediate Supervisor Supervisor hone ( ) Supervisor mail Describe Job Duties and Responsibilities in Detail. You must explain in detail how your experience fulfills each of the numbered items on pages and for the license you seek. 0
R ased on onnecticut Statutes and Regulations.G.S. 9 6. uilding fficial he minimum requirements that DM looks for in uilding fficial icensure xam or re icensure raining applica ons include:. At least five years experience in construc on, design or supervision. Knowledge of the quality and strength of building materials. Knowledge of building construc on requirements. Knowledge of the accepted accessibility requirements 5. Knowledge of fire preven on prac ces 6. Knowledge of light and ven la on requirements 7. Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation requirements.g.s. 9 6. Assistant uilding fficial he minimum requirements that DM looks for in Assistant uilding fficial icensure xam or re icensure raining applica ons include:. At least three years construc on, design or supervi sion experience. Knowledge of the quality and strength of building materials. Knowledge of building construc on requirements. Knowledge of the accepted accessibility requirements 5. Knowledge of fire preven on prac ces 6. Knowledge of light and ven la on requirements 7. Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation requirements R..S.A. 9 6 5b. Residen al uilding nspector he minimum requirements that DM looks for in Residential uilding nspector icensure xam or re icensure raining applica ons include:. High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent. At least five years experience in the construc on, design or supervision of the construc on of one and two family detached dwellings and one family town houses. Knowledge of the quality and strength of building materials. Knowledge of building construction requirements 5. Knowledge of light and ven la on requirements 6. Knowledge of health, safety and sanita on require ments for one and two family detached dwellings and one family townhouses 7. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifica ons of one and two family detached dwellings and one family townhouses and their accessory structures 8. Ability to recognize faulty construc on and unsafe condi ons in new and exis ng one and two family detached dwellings and one family townhouses and their accessory structures 9. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely R..S.A. Sec. 9 6 6b. lan Review echnician he minimum requirements that DM looks for in lan Review echnician icensure xam or re icensure raining applica ons include:. High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent. At least three years experience in building construction or code interpreta on or enforcement. Knowledge of applicable codes, referenced standards and other regula ons. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifica ons 5. Knowledge of building construc on materials 6. Knowledge of the principles, prac ces and methods of building design 7. Ability to make recommendations on plans submitted for approval 8. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely R..S.A. Sec. 9 6 7b. Mechanical nspector he minimum requirements that DM looks for in Mechanical nspector icensure xam or re icensure raining applica ons include:. High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent. ossession and maintenance of a or license. ossession and maintenance of an S or S license. Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques of plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration installa ons 5. Knowledge of the applicable plumbing and mechanical codes, referenced standards and other regula ons 6. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifica ons 7. Ability to diagnose viola ons, hazards, and unsafe or unsanitary condi ons caused by faulty materials or poor workmanship in new or exis ng mechanical installa ons 8. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely R..S.A. Sec. 9 6 9b. lumbing nspector he minimum requirements that DM looks for in lumbing nspector icensure xam or re icensure raining applica ons include:. High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent. ossession and maintenance of a or license for a minimum of two () years. Knowledge of applicable codes, referenced standards and other related regula ons con nued next page
R ased on onnecticut Statutes and Regulations. Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques of plumbing installa ons 5. Ability to diagnose plumbing code violations, hazards, unsafe condi ons and unsanitary condi ons in new and exis ng plumbing installa ons 6. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifica ons 7. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely R..S.A. Sec. 9 6 0b. Hea ng and ooling nspector he minimum requirements that DM looks for in Heating and ooling nspector icensure xam or re icensure raining applica ons include:. High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent. ossession and maintenance of an S or S license for a minimum of two () years. Knowledge of applicable codes, referenced standards and other related regula ons. Knowledge of the methods and materials used in the installa on of hea ng, refrigera on, ven la on and air condi oning systems 5. Knowledge of steam fi ng 6. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifica ons 7. Ability to diagnose viola ons, unsafe condi ons, and hazards in new and existing heating and cooling installations 8. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely R..S.A. Sec. 9 6 8b. lectrical nspector he minimum requirements that DM looks for in lectrical nspector icensure xam or re icensure raining applica ons include:. High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent. ossession and maintenance of an or license for not less than two () years. Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques of the electrical trade. Knowledge of applicable codes, referenced standards and other related regula ons 5. Ability to diagnose viola ons, unsafe condi ons and hazards in new and exis ng electrical installa ons 6. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifica ons 7. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely R..S.A. Sec. 9 6 b. onstruc on nspector he minimum requirements that DM looks for in onstruction nspector icensure xam or re icensure raining applica ons include:. High school or vocational school diploma or equivalent. At least three years experience in building construction. Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in building construc on. Knowledge of applicable codes, referenced standards and other related regula ons 5. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifica ons 6. Ability to recognize faulty construc on or hazardous and unsafe conditions in new and existing installations 7. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely
Number of raining Days for icense 08 Dates ourse itle A R R M H 7 7 7 7.5.5.5.5 /6 / Residen al lectrical rovision of the R /5 /9 Residen al lectrical rovisions of the N / /6 Residen al nergy onserva on rovisions /8 and N ode Review /0 Residen al uilding nspector icensure xam 9.5 9.5 9/6 9/ ntroduc on, uilding ode Administra on 9/ 0/ uilding lanning and onstruc on 0/9 0/8 Residen al Mechanical rovisions 0/ 0/0 Residen al lumbing rovisions / a.m. Residen al Standards and ode Appendices / / Residen al lan Review otal Residen al ode Sec on raining Days ommercial ode Module.5.5 6 9 H 8.5 9.5 Number of raining Days for icense A R.5.5.5.5.5.5 / Administra on /9 uilding ypes, Height and Area, Use and ccupancy / /5 Fire rotec on Systems, nterior Finishes /7 / Means of gress / nterior nvironment, xterior Walls /6 Structural Design, Special nspections and ests, Roofs /8 Soils and Founda ons, oncrete /5 Masonry, Steel and Wood, ncroachments /7 Glazing, Gypsum oard and laster, las cs / / rovisions /6 /8 M rovisions.5.5.5.5 /9 /8 xis ng Structures / lan Review /5 ode nforcement rac ces /0 lan Review 6 6 5 0 65.5 65.5 6.5 9.5 09 Dates ourse itle / /5 N for ommercial and Special Applica ons /7 / rovisions / /9 Accessibility and A7. / levators, Special onstruction / / NFA 5 and NFA 58 5/ 5/7 and N ode Review 5/9 Final icensure xamina ons otal ommercial ode Sec on raining Days 7 otal rogram Days R M.5.5.5 9.5.5 0.5 9 6.5 9 6.5 8 *Dates subject to change based on weather delays/cancellations. Residen al ode Module