Building Officials

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• Audit Building and Fire Official Pre-Credential Training Programs for Continuing Education Credit

  For building code enforcement officials and fire officials who want to be retrained in a particular area, there are limited seats available in OEDM’s Pre-Licensure Training Program and Pre-Certification Training Program.

• Building Code Enforcement Officials Exam Schedules, Applications, Study Materials, and Testing Policies

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) administers all aspects of the credentialing exams for the Office of the State Building Inspector, including the tests for the Pre-Licensure Training Program and the licensure exams offered each quarter (Quarterly Exams).

• Building Code Training Council

  The Building Code Training Council is an advisory council to OEDM regarding training for building code enforcement officials.

• Check my Current Continuing Education Credits as a Building or Fire Official

  Check your current credits toward meeting your continuing education requirements for Building Official licensure and Fire Official certification.

• Code Training and Education Fund Board of Control

  The Code Training and Education Board of Control approves the fiscal year budget of the Office of Education and Data Management OEDM), which carries out the credentialing functions of the Office of the State Building Inspector and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

• Connecticut State Building Code

  The State Building Code (SBC) applies to most buildings and some other structures, being newly constructed new, being altered or added to, or undergoing a change of use.

• Earn Continuing Education Credits for Building Code Enforcement Official Licensure and Fire Official Certification

  Building Code Enforcement Officials and Fire Officials are required to earn continuing education credits to maintain their license or certification. The number of credits needed is based on the credential. All training cycles are three-years in length.

• Earn Continuing Education Credits from Outside Training Providers as a Building or Fire Official

  If you take a live or online class from a provider other than the Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM), it may count toward your three-year licensure and certification requirements.

• How to become a Licensed Building Code Enforcement Official

  There are two routes to becoming a licensed building code enforcement official within the State of Connecticut – training and testing. To be admitted to either the Pre-Licensure Training Program or the credentialing examination for a specific license, you must first meet the statutory and regulatory requirements established for that license; there are nine subcategories of building code enforcement official.

• Joint Meetings of the Building Code and Fire Marshal Training Councils

  The Building Code Training Council and the Fire Marshal Training Council periodically meet to discuss training issue that are common to both Building Code Enforcement Officials and Fire Officials.

• List of Local Building Officials

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) maintains a list of Building Officials who are appointed to a local jurisdiction. The list is in alphabetical order by the name of the municipality.

• Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM)

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) performs all credentialing responsibilities - including training, testing and records maintenance - for the Office of the State Building Inspector (OSBI) and the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

• Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) Career Development Training Handouts

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) presents a schedule of career development classes each semester that is intended to further the professional education of individuals who work with the Connecticut building and fire codes.

• Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) Online Training

  Starting in 2017, The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) will provide online code training for building and fire officials, and design and trades professionals. For individuals credentialed through OEDM, completion of our online training will count toward your continuing education credit hours.

• Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) Tests or Classes - Canceled or Rescheduled

  Check to see if our training courses, seminars, conferences or exams have been cancelled, delayed or rescheduled. Information will be posted by 6 a.m. for morning classes or exams, and by 2 p.m. for evening classes. You may also wish to call our office at (860) 713-5522.