Course
Building Standard Inspection Level I
Name
COD-3105A3
Overall Quality of This Course
★★★★★
Based on 230 student surveys.
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Contractors, Construction Personnel, Building Inspectors, Home Owners, Real Estate Personnel and City, County, and State Personnel
Description
The Building Level I course is designed for the education and training of the Building Level I code enforcement official who has the responsibility of inspecting residential and small commercial construction up to 20,000 square feet in size. Upon completion, course participants will have a better understanding of the Building Code, the Residential Code, and the Accessibility Code of the North Carolina State Building Code and will be able to apply the Codes in the inspection field. In addition, with the successful completion of the Building Level I and the Law and Administration courses in conjunction with other education and experience requirements specified by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board, course participants will be eligible to take the Building Level I State examination for inspector certification.
Course Objectives
  1. ... understand the structure and requirements of the North Carolina Building Code.
  2. ... be able to determine code compliance when submitting/evaluating applications for permits, performing site inspections and/or conducting plan reviews when applicable.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Administration
  2. Building Planning
  3. Footings and Foundations
  4. Family Dwellings
  5. Floor Construction
  6. Wall Construction and Coverings
  7. Roof and Ceiling Construction
  8. Public Safety and Special Construction
  9. Final Exam
Contact Hours
56
CEU's
5.6
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
Yes
Certification
NC Code Officials Qualification Board
Website URL
https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-board-coqb/coqb-code-enforcement-officials
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
  1. Upon successful completion of this class and in conjunction with other requirements as set forth by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board, students will be able to sit for the Building Standard Level l exam.
  2. Upon successfully passing the State exam and by complying to the rules as stated in Section 11 NCAC 08.0706 of the NC Code Officials Qualification Board Regulations, a standard certificate will be issued.
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Text and Supplies Needed
2018 North Carolina Building Code
2018 North Carolina Residential Code
To purchase textbooks, use the following link: https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/code-book-sales
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
  3. Minimum passing score of 70% on end of course exam
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board Accredited School
North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board Approved Coursework
North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board Certified Instructor and
Successful completion of an instructor training workshop conducted by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board
Intended Audience
Contractors, Construction Personnel, Building Inspectors, Home Owners, Real Estate Personnel and City, County, and State Personnel
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Building Inspector Level l;
Home Inspectors;
Real Estate Professionals;
City, County and State Officials
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Yes
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
  • Building Inspector Level l
  • Real Estate
  • Home Inspectors
  • Planning Departments
Related Courses
  • Law and Administration - COD-3101A3
  • Residential Blueprint Reading - BPR-3011B4
  • OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety - OSH-3013B1
Course Contact Information
Justina Barreiro
jmbarreiro@waketech.edu
919-532-5967