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Pennsylvania

Building Codes Licensing & Exam Prep

The state of Pennsylvania requires applicants meet different exam requirements before they can become a code official, inspector, or plans examiner. We have outlined all of the requirements in the sections below. If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to one of our licensing specialists.

At RocketCert, we offer expertly crafted exam prep to ensure you'll be ready for the required exams. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you become an West Virginia Building Codes Enforcement Officer.

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Scope of work

What type of work can be done with this license?

Licensed Building Contractor Under Four Stories in West Virginia
  • Code Official

    Code Official is a person who oversees and administers the Code Enforcement Department in a municipality, county or other local government entity that has lawfully adopted the State Building Code. In this role, the person may typically supervise one or more Deputy Code Officials, and other administrative and technical staff employed by the Code Enforcement Department. The Code Official: a) examines construction documents to ascertain compliance with provisions of the State Building Code, and/or b) performs field inspections to determine compliance with approved plans and code requirements, and/or c) enforces the relative administrative provisions of the State Building Code such as supervising building code inspectors or plans examiners, issues building permits, occupancy permits, notices of violations and orders, and initiates compulsory process.

  • Code Inspector

    Code Inspector is a class of certifications issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal in various disciplines. An Inspector's duties include examining construction sites and building locations to ensure they are constructed or maintained in accordance with the State Building Code and the adopted applicable ICC codes relative to the situation. An Inspector may issue a report of the condition or circumstance to the Code Official for further action.

  • Code Plans Examiner

    Code Plans Examiner is a class of certifications issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal in various disciplines. A Plans Examiner's duties include reviewing construction documents submitted as part of a permitting or compliance review to determine their compliance with the State Building Code and the adopted applicable ICC codes relative to the situation. A Plans Examiner may issue a report of the findings and conclusions of the review to the Code Official for further action

How do I obtain a license?

To apply for your building code license, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry at 717-787-6085 or visit dli.pa.gov.

With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.


RocketCert customer studying to pass their State exam through the RocketCert website or on the mobile app.

PURCHASE EXAM PREP, BOOKS, & STUDY!

Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process in Pennsylvania. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading Pennsylvania Code Enforcement exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.

PASS THE EXAM

After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required exam(s) (see below). Contact ICC at 1-888-422-7233 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.

APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE

After completing the steps above, it's time to apply through the Regulatory and Licensing Division to obtain your License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.

Exam

Which exam do I need to take?

The Pennsylvania Code Official Exams are administered by the ICC. To schedule your exam, you must submit an application through iccsafe.org.

More info Approved Certifications

The state of Pennsylvania requires applicants meet different exam requirements before they can become a code official, code inspector, or code plans examiner. We have outlined some of the certifications accepted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. These are a few requirements for Building Code Enforcement Officers:


  • Building Code Official Certifications
    • State Law and Regulations Examination administered by PA Construction Codes Academy
  • Residential Building Code Inspector Certification
  • Building Inspector Certification
  • Building Code Plans Examiner Certifications
  • To see the full list of approved certifications, click the button below.



    Exam Prep, & Books

    How do I pass the exam?

    The exam prep includes math, geometry, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".

    Online Exam Prep Includes:

    • Math & Plans Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day.
    • Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
    • Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
    • Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
    • Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.

    Books & References for the Building Code exams:

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