DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
BUILDING OFFICIALS, PLAN REVIEWERS, AND INSPECTORS
Filed with the secretary of state on
These rules become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
(By
authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and
regulatory affairs by section 5 of 1986 PA 54, and Executive Reorganization
Order Nos. 2003-1, 2008-4 and 2011-4, MCL 445.2011, MCL 445.2025, and MCL
445.2030 By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing
and regulatory affairs by section 207 of the skilled trades regulation act, 2016
PA 407, MCL 339.5207, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 2003-1, 2008-4,
and 2011-4, MCL 445.2011, 445.2025 and 445.2030)
R 408.30001, R 408.30002, R 408.30004, R 408.30007, R 408.30010, R 408.30013, R 408.30016, R 408.30019, R 408.30022, R 408.30025, R 408.30028, R 408.30031, R 408.30034, R 408.30037, R 408.30040, R 408.30043, R 408.30046, R 408.30049, R 408.30052, and R 408.30055 of the Michigan Administrative Code are rescinded as follows:
R 408.30001 DefinitionsRescinded.
Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:
(a) “Act” means 1986 PA 54, MCL 338.2301
to 338.2313 and known as building officials and inspectors registration act.
(b) “Bureau” means the Michigan
department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of construction codes.
(c) “Skilled worker” means any
individual that possesses the necessary skills, qualifications, or prescribed
level of licensure to engage in the practical installation, maintenance, and repair
of specific construction systems and related components.
(2) A term defined in the act has the
same meaning when used in these rules.
R 408.30002Conflict of interestRescinded.
Rule 2. Building officials, plan
reviewers, and inspectors shall not serve as a member on a construction board
of appeals or contract for work in a governmental subdivision where they
provide code enforcement services.
R 408.30004 ApplicabilityRescinded.
Rule 4. These rules apply to all of the following areas.
(a) The registration and reregistration of all building officials, plan reviewers, and inspectors.
(b) The approval of educational and training programs, tests, and instructors for the purpose of qualifying individuals for registration or reregistration as building officials, plan reviewers, or inspectors.
(c) The minimum training and experience standards, qualifications, and classifications of responsibility applicable to persons who are engaged in the administration and enforcement of codes and plan reviews.
R 408.30007 Enforcement responsibilityRescinded.
Rule 7. (1) The state construction
code commission established in section 3a of Stille-Derossett-Hale single state
construction code act, MCL 125.1503a, shall administer and enforce these
rules. The commission has the responsibility for evaluating and approving
educational and training programs, tests, and instructors.
(2) The commission shall consider
recommendations for acceptance of educational and training programs, tests, and
instructors submitted by any of the following entities:
(a) The barrier free design board.
(b) The electrical administrative board.
(c) The board of mechanical rules.
(d) The state plumbing board.
R 408.30010 Approval of educational and training programs, tests, and instructorsRescinded.
Rule 10. The commission shall approve educational and training programs, instructors, and tests which comply with the requirements of the act and these rules.
R 408.30013 Educational and training
programs; application and approval process; standardsRescinded.
Rule 13. (1) A provider of educational
and training programs shall apply for approval by submitting information on an
application provided by the bureau. This information shall be evaluated by the
commission pursuant to the requirements of R 408.30019.
(2) Before a full evaluation of an
application, the bureau shall determine that the application submitted is
complete. If it is incomplete, the applicant shall be notified, in writing, of
the deficiency within 15 days of the date the application is received by the
bureau. The incomplete application shall be returned to the applicant without
prejudice. A subsequent submission shall be treated as a new application.
(3) An application for approval of programs
shall be evaluated for compliance with the act and these rules.
(4) An application for the approval of
educational and training programs shall be accompanied by all required fees.
(5) An application shall contain all of
the following information:
(a) The name and address of the
applicant.
(b) The names and qualifications of
professional personnel identified as the educational staff of the applicant’s
organization.
(c) A statement of purpose and the objective
of the program.
(d) Administrative and technical
criteria for the development of the program.
(e) The location of the facility where
the program will be conducted.
(f) A description of the equipment used
in the program.
(g) The names and bureau approval
numbers of instructors.
(h) A copy of the teaching outline for
the program.
(i) A determination of the number of
contact hours required to conduct the program.
(j) A description of the criteria used
to identify program participants who successfully complete the program.
(6) Educational and training programs
shall be in compliance with all of the following standards:
(a) Have submitted a clearly defined
statement of purpose and objective.
(b) Have had instructors approved in
advance, pursuant to the provisions of R 408.30016.
(c) Have facilities and equipment
suitable and consistent with the purpose, design, and intended outcome of each
learning experience.
(d) Have submitted a list of
instructional materials and other resources essential for the successful
presentation of the program.
(e) Have established an evaluation
process to assess the qualifications of students as successfully completing the
program, which shall be, at a minimum, based on pass or fail criteria. The
results of the evaluation shall be reported to the bureau at the completion of
the training program.
(f) Shall establish permanent records
of student activities, including course titles, student attendance, and course
evaluation criteria.
(7) If an application is disapproved, the
bureau shall notify the applicant and provide a written explanation of the
reason for disapproval. The disapproved application shall be returned to the
applicant.
(8) Approval of a program shall be
evidenced by a program approval report prepared by the bureau and issued to the
applicant. The report shall include all of the following information:
(a) Name and address of the applicant.
(b) Program identification number.
(c) The date of approval.
(d) Conditions of approval.
(e) Period of approval.
(f) The number of credit hours approved
for successful program completion.
(9) A program or an amendment thereto
which has been approved shall not be altered without prior authorization by the
bureau. All changes shall be made a part of the written record of approval.
The authorization shall be in writing or be confirmed in writing within 10 days
of oral authorization.
(10) The commission may withdraw the
approval of a program when the approval was issued in error or was issued on
the basis of incorrect information or when the program is found to be in
violation of the rules. Notice of withdrawal of approval shall be in writing
and shall set forth the reason for withdrawal of approval. An appeal from
withdrawal of approval shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of the
administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
R 408.30016 Instructors; application
and approval process; standardsRescinded.
Rule 16. (1) An instructor of educational
and training programs shall apply for approval by submitting information on an
application provided by the bureau. This information shall be evaluated by the
commission pursuant to the requirements of this rule.
(2) Before a full evaluation of an
application, the bureau shall determine that the application submitted is
complete. If it is incomplete, the applicant shall be notified, in writing, of
the deficiency within 15 days of the date the application is received by the
bureau. The incomplete application shall be returned to the applicant without
prejudice. A subsequent submission shall be treated as a new application.
(3) An application for approval of
instructors shall be evaluated for compliance with the act and these rules.
(4) An application for the approval of
instructors shall be accompanied by all required fees.
(5) An application shall contain all of
the following information:
(a) The name and address of the
applicant.
(b) The history or work experience relative
to the subjects to be taught.
(c) A list of educational or training
courses or programs completed by the applicant.
(d) Certifications, licenses, or
registrations held by the applicant that relate to the subject to be taught.
(e) The social security number of the
applicant pursuant to the regulated occupational support enforcement act, 1996
PA 236, MCL 338.3431 to 338.3436.
(f) An applicant’s previous teaching,
training, and experience.
(6) When an application for approval of
an educational or training program proposes using instructors who are currently
approved under these rules, those instructors may be identified by name and
approval number instead of submitting duplicate applications for approval as
instructors.
(7) An instructor of educational and
training programs shall meet the following requirements, as appropriate:
(a) Have 4 years of experience in the
subject to be taught.
(b) For technical and specialty
categories in plumbing, electrical, or mechanical trades, licensure at the journey
level or a higher level or equivalent work history in addition to the
experience required in subdivision (a) of this subrule.
(8) If the application is disapproved,
the commission shall notify the applicant and provide a written explanation of
the reason for disapproval. The disapproved application shall be returned to
the applicant.
(9) Approval of an instructor shall be
evidenced by an instructor approval report that is prepared by the bureau and
issued to the applicant. The report shall include all of the following
information:
(a) Name and address of the instructor.
(b) Instructor identification number.
(c) Period of approval.
(d) Conditions of approval.
(10) The commission may withdraw the
approval of an instructor when the approval was issued in error or was issued
on the basis of incorrect information; or, when the instructor is found to be
in violation of the rules or failed to pay a required fee. Notice of
withdrawal of approval shall be in writing and shall set forth the reasons for
withdrawal of approval. An appeal from withdrawal of approval shall be
processed pursuant to the provisions of the administrative procedures act of
1069, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
R 408.30019 Tests; application and approval
process; standardsRescinded.
Rule 19. (1) A provider of a test
shall apply for approval by submitting information on an application provided
by the bureau. This information shall be evaluated by the commission pursuant
to the requirements of this rule.
(2) Before a full evaluation of the
application, the bureau shall determine that the application submitted is
complete. If it is incomplete, the applicant shall be notified, in writing, of
the deficiency within 15 days of the date the application is received by the
bureau. The incomplete application shall be returned to the applicant without
prejudice. A subsequent submission shall be treated as a new application.
(3) An application for approval of
tests shall be evaluated for compliance with the act and these rules.
(4) An application for the approval of
a test shall be accompanied by all required fees.
(5) An application shall contain all of
the following information:
(a) The name and address of the
applicant.
(b) A statement of the purpose and
objective of the test.
(c) The names and qualifications of the
developers of the test.
(d) The method of securing the test.
(e) The procedure for administering the
test.
(f) The method of determining successful
completion of the test.
(g) The location of the facility where
the test will be conducted.
(h) A description of the equipment and
materials required to administer the test.
(i) The names of the test
administrators or monitors.
(6) A test shall be in compliance with
all of the following standards:
(a) Admission to a test shall be made
in a controlled manner to verify the eligibility and identity of candidates.
(b) Records of candidate participation
shall be maintained and reported to the bureau at the completion of a test.
(c) Facilities and equipment shall be
suitable and consistent with the purpose, design, and intended outcome of a
test.
(7) There shall be a sufficient number
of qualified personnel present to monitor, proctor, evaluate, or administer a
test.
(8) If a test application is
disapproved, the bureau shall notify the applicant and provide a written
explanation of the reason for disapproval. The disapproved application shall
be returned to the applicant.
(9) Approval of a test shall be evidenced
by a test approval report that is prepared by the bureau and issued to the
applicant. The report shall include all of the following information:
(a) Name and address of the applicant.
(b) Test identification number.
(c) Period of approval.
(d) Conditions of approval.
(10) A test or an amendment thereto
which has been approved shall not be altered without prior authorization by the
bureau. All changes shall be made a part of the written record of approval. The
authorization shall be in writing or be confirmed in writing within 10 days of
oral authorization.
(11) The commission may withdraw the
approval of a test when the approval was issued in error or was issued on the
basis of incorrect information or when the test is found to be in violation of
the rules. Notice of withdrawal of approval shall be in writing and shall set
forth the reason for withdrawal of approval. An appeal from withdrawal of
approval shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of the administrative
procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
R 408.30022 FeesRescinded.
Rule 22. Fees shall be charged in
accordance with the published rates of the commission. A failure to pay a
required fee shall be grounds for disapproval or withdrawal of a previous
approval.
R 408.30025 Notification of changesRescinded.
Rule 25. (1) A provider of approved
educational and training programs or tests shall notify the bureau, in writing,
within 10 days of any of the following occurrences:
(a) A change in the name of the applicant.
(b) A change in the address of the
applicant.
(c) A change in the principal officers
of an applicant organization.
(2) Changes with respect to classes
shall ordinarily be made only when approved by the bureau in advance. If the
illness of an instructor, natural disaster, or other emergency causes a change
in the program as approved, the bureau shall be notified verbally at the
earliest opportunity. A written notice that confirms the verbal report shall
be made to the bureau within 10 days of the verbal report.
R 408.30028 Institutions of higher
education and certain other institutions and organizations; application for
approval of programs and classesRescinded.
Rule 28. (1) An institution of higher
education and an educational institution that is authorized by the provisions
of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1 to 380.1853, may apply for
approval of educational or training programs or classes under the criteria
established in R 408.30013, R 408.30016, and R 408.30019.
(2) An organization that is accredited
by, and holds institutional membership in, the council on continuing education
units may apply for approval of educational or training programs or classes
under the criteria established in R 408.30013, R 408.30016, and R 408.30019.
(3) A student who has attended a course
which was not approved in advance and which is given by institutions or
organizations specified in subrules (1) and (2) of this rule may submit proof
of successful completion for evaluation as meeting a portion of the
re-registration requirements. A request for evaluation shall be accompanied by
the course syllabus or other material which clearly defines the course
structure and content. A request for evaluation of unapproved programs that is
not supported by adequate documentation shall be returned to an applicant
without action.
(4) An applicant for re-registration
who completes a course or program which is not specified in subrules (1) and
(2) of this rule and which was not approved in advance may submit proof of
successful completion for evaluation pursuant to the provisions of R 408.30013,
R 408.30016, and R 408.30019. A request for evaluation shall be accompanied by
a course syllabus or other material which clearly defines the course structure,
content, evaluation criteria, and proof of successful course completion. A
request for evaluation of unapproved programs that is not supported by adequate
documentation shall be returned to an applicant without action.
R 408.30031 Standards for provisional
registrationRescinded.
Rule 31. (1) An applicant for
provisional registration as any of the following shall meet the requirements of
R 408.30034 to R 408.30049:
(a) A building official.
(b) A plan reviewer.
(c) A building inspector.
(d) An electrical inspector.
(e) A mechanical inspector.
(f) A plumbing inspector.
(2) A person who becomes employed by an
enforcing agency as a building official, plan reviewer, or inspector shall,
within 30 days of employment, make application to the commission for
provisional registration pursuant to the provisions of section 12(2) of the
act.
(3) An application for provisional
registration shall be made on a form prepared and furnished by the department.
The department shall charge a fee pursuant to the published rates of the
commission.
(4) A person whose registration is
provisional shall become registered upon the completion of the first full
3-year registration cycle.
(5) An applicant for provisional
registration shall provide, along with an application and fee, written
verification of completing not less than the required number of hours of
education in approved educational or training programs as provided by R
408.30055(4), and as prescribed in Table 31 of this rule in all of the following
categories:
(a) Administration, which shall include
programs and courses designed to enhance an applicant’s understanding of laws
and rules, as well as the administration and enforcement of related statutes
and regulations.
(b) Technical, which shall include
programs and courses designed to discuss the code and various technical code
provisions.
(c) Communication, which shall include
courses intended to enhance an applicant’s communication skills with the public
and may include technical writing, public speaking, training on interpersonal
skills when working with people, and other areas of communications.
(d) Specialty, which shall include
courses designed to increase an applicant’s knowledge of inspections and construction
techniques in the various registration classifications.
(e) Plan review, which shall include
courses designed to enhance an applicant’s understanding of the review of
construction documents, plan review methodology and coordination.
(6) Table 31 reads as follows:
Table
31
Hours
Required for Provisional Registration
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R 408.30034Building official; experienceRescinded.
Rule 34. An applicant for
registration as a provisional building official shall have 2 years of experience
as a registered code inspector or plan reviewer.
R 408.30037 Building inspector;
experienceRescinded.
Rule 37. (1) An applicant for
registration as a provisional building inspector shall have
not less than 4 years of experience in 1
or more of the following categories:
(a) As a licensed residential builder
under the provisions of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.101 to
339.2919, who has been actively engaged in the construction business for not
less than 4 years.
(b) As a building contractor, a person
who is in charge of general building construction, or as a skilled worker in
structural carpentry, structural masonry, structural steel erection, or
structural concrete construction who has been actively engaged in the general
building construction field. This category does not include a person who is
licensed as a contractor under the electrical administrative act, 1956 PA 217,
MCL 338.881 to 338.892; the state plumbing act, 2002 PA 733, MCL 338.3511 to
338.3569; or the Forbes mechanical contractors act, 1984 PA 192, MCL 338.971 to
338.988.
(c) Possess a current license as an
architect or engineer under the provisions of the occupational code, 1980 PA
299, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014.
(d) As a project manager,
superintendent, supervisor, or foreman actively engaged in general building
construction.
(e) As a licensed or registered
building inspector from other states, Canada or other recognized countries with
inspection experience in general building construction and who holds a master
or certified building official certificate obtained from the international code
council (ICC), defined as an inspector by the building officials and inspectors
registration act, 1986 PA 54, MCL 338.2301 to 338.2313.
(2) A person who has obtained a degree
or certificate in a recognized curriculum from an institution of higher
education in a construction-related field shall receive not more than 2 years
of experience for a 4-year degree and not more than 1 year experience for a
2-year degree as required in subrule (1)(a) of this rule for registration as a
provisional building inspector.
(3) An applicant who meets the
requirements of this rule shall be deemed qualified for registration as a
building inspector, subject to the provisions of section 12(2) of the act.
(4) An applicant shall submit, with an
application, documentation of his or her experience. The documentation may
consist of any of the following:
(a) An affidavit.
(b) Notarized letters.
(c) Copies of licenses and registrations.
(d) A job description from a present or
former employer.
(e) A permit history from authorized
enforcing agencies.
(f) A copy of an official transcript
from an institution of higher education.
(g) Other pertinent information.
R 408.30040 Electrical inspector;
experienceRescinded.
Rule 40. An applicant for registration
as a provisional electrical inspector shall have 2 years of experience as a
licensed journey worker or shall be licensed as a master electrician under the
provisions of 1956 PA 217, MCL 338.881 to 338.892.
R 408.30043 Mechanical inspector;
experienceRescinded.
Rule 43. An applicant for registration
as a provisional mechanical inspector shall have possessed a mechanical license
for not less than 1 year in 3 or more categories 1, 2, 4, or 9 as defined in
1984 PA 192, MCL 338.971 to MCL 338.988 and known as the Forbes mechanical
contractors act.
R 408.30046 Plumbing inspector;
experienceRescinded.
Rule 46. An applicant for registration
as a provisional plumbing inspector shall have possessed a journey license for not
less than 2 years or shall be licensed as a master plumber under the provisions
of the state plumbing act, 2002 PA 733, MCL 338.3511 to 338.3569.
R 408.30049 Plan reviewer; experienceRescinded.
Rule 49. (1) An applicant for registration
as a provisional plan reviewer shall have not less than 4 years of experience
in 1 or more of the following categories:
(a) As a licensed residential builder
under the provisions of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.101 to
339.2919, who has been actively engaged in the construction business for not
less than 4 years.
(b) As a skilled worker in 1 or more of
the following disciplines:
(i) Structural carpentry.
(ii) Structural masonry.
(iii) Structural steel erection.
(iv) Structural concrete construction.
(c) Possesses a current license as an
architect or engineer under the provisions of the occupational code, 1980 PA
299, MCL 339.101 to 339.2919.
(d) As a project manager, superintendent,
supervisor, or foreman of general building construction.
(e) As a licensed or registered
building inspector or plan reviewer in the United States, Canada, or other
recognized countries with 4 years of inspection or plan review experience in
general building construction and holds a master or certified building official
certificate obtained from the ICC.
(2) A person who has obtained a degree
or certificate in a recognized curriculum from an institution of higher
education in a construction-related field shall receive not more than 2 years
of experience for a 4-year degree and not more than 1 year experience for a
2-year degree as required in subrule (1)(a) of this rule for registration as a
provisional building inspector.
(3) An applicant who meets the requirements
of this rule shall be deemed qualified for registration as a plan reviewer,
subject to the provisions of section 12(2) of the act.
(4) An applicant shall submit, with an
application, documentation of his or her experience. The documentation may
consist of 1 of the following:
(a) An affidavit.
(b) Copies of licenses and
registrations.
(c) A job description from a present or
former employer.
(d) A permit history from authorized
enforcing agencies.
(e) A copy of an official transcript
from an institution of higher education.
(f) Other pertinent information.
(5) An applicant for registration as a
provisional plan reviewer shall have 2 years of experience as a licensed
electrical journey worker or shall be licensed as a master electrician under
the provisions of 1956 PA 217, MCL 338.881 to 338.892 and known as the
Electrical Administrative Act.
(6) An applicant for registration as a
provisional plan reviewer shall have possessed a mechanical license for not less
than 1 year in 3 or more categories 1, 2, 4, or 9 as defined in the Forbes
mechanical contractors act, 1984 PA 192, MCL 338.971 to 338.988.
(7) An applicant for registration as a
provisional plan reviewer shall possess a plumbing journey license for not less
than 2 years or shall be licensed as a master plumber under the provisions of
the plumbing act, 2002 PA 733, MCL 338.3511 to 338.3569.
R 408.30052 Standards for
re-registration of building officials, plan reviewers, and inspectorsRescinded.
Rule 52. (1) An application for
re-registration as a building official, plan reviewer, or inspector shall be
submitted on a form prescribed by the commission and shall be accompanied by
all required fees.
(2) An application shall be submitted
by September 16 of the cycle year. There shall be no extensions or grace
periods. Functions under 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531 shall not be
performed on an expired registration.
(3) An applicant shall show evidence of
completing the minimum number of hours in approved educational or training
programs prescribed in R 408.30055. An applicant for re-registration shall
achieve the required number of hours of continuing education by participation
in 1 or more of the types of approved educational or training programs listed in
R 408.30055 (4).
(4) An applicant in a discipline that
requires licensure shall maintain a current license and shall provide a copy of
the current license upon re-registration.
(5) When an applicant has been on
extended leave due to illness or military service, the number of hours of
continuing education required for re-registration shall be reduced pursuant to
table 55B, prorated upon consideration of the months absent.
(6) An incomplete application shall be
returned to the applicant. The returned application shall be completed and
resubmitted to the bureau within 15 days of the date of being returned to the
applicant.
(7) Failure to comply with subrule (6)
of this rule shall be grounds for denial of the application and forfeiture of
the fees already paid.
R 408.30055 Registration; required
hours of training; training categories; effective dateRescinded.
Rule 55. (1) An applicant for
re-registration shall complete not less than the required number of hours of
continuing education in approved educational or training programs, as
prescribed in table 55A and table 55B of this rule, in all of the following
categories:
(a) Administration, which shall include
programs and courses designed to enhance an applicant’s understanding of laws,
rules, and the administration and enforcement of related statutes and
regulations.
(b) Technical, which shall include
programs and courses designed to discuss the code and various technical code
provisions.
(c) Communications, which shall include
courses intended to enhance an applicant’s communication skills with the public
and may include technical writing, public speaking, working with people, and
communications.
(d) Specialty, which shall include
courses designed to increase an applicant’s knowledge of inspection and
construction techniques in the various registration classifications.
(2) Continuing education shall be valid
for re-registration only when accrued during the applicant’s current 3-year
registration period, except as provided for in subrule (3) of this rule.
(3) When an applicant’s original
registration is for a period of less than a full 3-year cycle, the number of
hours of continuing education required for re-registration at the end of that
period shall be reduced in accordance with table 55A. Continuing education
shall be valid only when accrued during the period in which the applicant was
registered.
(4) The bureau may approve any of the
following types of educational or training programs:
(a) Association programs that are
sponsored by any of the following entities:
(i) Inspector organizations.
(ii) Township, municipal, and county
organizations.
(iii) Professional and trade
organizations.
(b) Home study courses, such as
videotapes, audiocassettes, and correspondence courses.
(c) Private contractor technical update
courses.
(d) University, college, and community
college courses.
(e) Department sponsored training
programs.
(f) Training sponsored by nationally
recognized model code promulgating organizations, such as the international code
council. The commission may approve other educational or training programs
offered by a provider which address the educational categories listed in
subrule (1) of this rule and which meet the standards and criteria for an
approvable educational or training program listed in these rules.
(5) Table 55A reads as follows:
Table 55A
HOURS REQUIRED FOR RE-REGISTRATION
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(a)When applying for
re-registration in more than 1 classification, the number of hours in these
training categories may be applied to more than 1 registration classification.
For example, an applicant for re-registration as an electrical inspector and a
plan reviewer would need only 1 hour in the communication category; an applicant
for re-registration as a building official and a mechanical inspector would
need only 16 hours in the administration category.
(b)The number of hours listed
for technical and specialty topics shall be accomplished for each inspector
registration classification. For example, an applicant for re-registration as
a building official and a plumbing inspector would need 24 hours in the
technical categories (in plumbing); an applicant for re-registration as a
mechanical inspector and a plumbing inspector would need 36 hours in the
specialty categories 18 related to mechanical codes and 18 more related to
plumbing codes.
(c)Re-registration as a plan
reviewer shall require 12 hours in plan review technique and 6 hours in 1 or
more of the other registration classifications listed under this category.
(d)For re-registration as a
building official or plan reviewer, training in these categories may be
achieved in any single inspector registration classification or any combination
of inspector registration classifications.
TABLE 55B
Prorated hours, by category, based upon
the date the application is received by the bureau of construction codes:
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(7) This rule takes effect September 18,
1991.