Plumbing Standard Inspection

Learn to properly inspect plumbing installations in all residential and commercial construction through an understanding of the North Carolina Plumbing Code of the North Carolina Building Code. Each course level has a certification with an increased code knowledge and responsibility.

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Industry-recognized credential(s): N.C. Code Officials Qualification Board

Complete in: Three months or less

Industry Recognized Credential

Plumbing Standard Inspection Courses

Plumbing Standard Inspection Level 1

This course is for the Code Enforcement Official who has the responsibility of inspecting residential and small commercial plumbing installations in construction up to 20,000 square feet. It equips homeowners, real estate professionals, and planners with an understanding of the NC Plumbing Code and NC Energy Conservation Code of the North Carolina State Building Code. For those pursuing a career as an Inspector, this course satisfies one of the requirements for licensure by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board.

Course Objectives

... understand the structure and requirements of the North Carolina Plumbing Code and the North Carolina Energy Conservation Code of the North Carolina State Building Code.


... be able to determine code compliance when evaluating applications for permits, performing site inspections and/or conducting plan reviews when applicable.


Outline of instruction

Administration

Definitions

General Regulations

Plumbing Fixtures

Water Heaters

Water Supply and Distribution

Sanitary Drainage

Indirect and Special Wastes

Vent

Traps

Storm Drains

Final Exam


Contact Hours

32

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

2018 North Carolina Plumbing Code
2018 North Carolina Energy Conservation Code
2018 Administrative Code & Policies
or the latest version approved by North Carolina

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Minimum passing score of 70% on end of course exam"

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Plumbers, Contractors; Construction Personnel; Real Estate Personnel; City, State and Local Code Officials, Home Owners

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Plumbing 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

Plumbing Inspector

Real Estate

Home Inspectors

Planning Departments

Related Courses

AHR-3131B4

APP-3701A1

APP-3701B1

FIT-3001AJ1

FIT-3001AK1

FIT-3001AL1

FIT-3001AM1

COD-3101A3


Course Contact Information

Myra Beckers
919-532-5977
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Plumbing Standard Inspection Level 2

This course is for the Plumbing Level 2 code enforcement official who has the responsibility of inspecting residential and commercial plumbing installations in construction up to 60,000 square feet. It builds on information presented in the Level 1 course and gives Level 1 inspectors, homeowners, real estate professionals, construction managers, and planners a better understanding of the Plumbing Code and the Energy Conservation Code of the North Carolina State Building Code and how to apply them. For those pursuing a career as an Inspector Level 2, this course satisfies one of the requirements for licensure by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board.

Course Objectives

... understand the structure and requirements of the North Carolina Plumbing Code and the North Carolina Energy Conservation Code of the North Carolina State Building Codes.


... be able to determine code compliance when evaluating applications for permits, performing site inspections and/or conducting plan reviews when applicable.


Outline of instruction

Administration

Definitions

General Regulations

Plumbing Fixtures

Water Supply and Distribution

Sanitary Drainage

Indirect and Special Wastes

Vent

Traps

Storm Drains

Final Exam


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

2012 North Carolina Plumbing Code
or then latest versions

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Minimum passing score of 70% on end of course exam"

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Contractors, Construction Personnel, Plumbing Inspectors, Home Owners, Real Estate Personnel and City, County, and State Personnel

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Plumbing Inspector Level 2; Plumbers; 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

Plumbing Inspector

Real Estate

Home Inspecrtors

Planning Departments

Utilities

Related Courses

AHR-3131B4

APP-3701A1

APP-3701B1

FIT-3001AJ1

FIT-3001AK1

FIT-3001AL1

FIT-3001AM1

COD-3101A3


Course Contact Information

Myra Beckers
919-532-5977
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
311977 06/23/25 - 06/25/25 Northern Wake Campus 82.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Plumbing Standard Inspection level 3

This course is for the Plumbing Level 3 code enforcement official who has the responsibility of inspecting plumbing installations in all types of construction of unlimited size. The course builds on Plumbing Level 1 and Plumbing Level 2 Standard Inspection courses. Upon completion, Inspectors, homeowners, real estate professionals, construction managers, and planners will have a better understanding of the NC Plumbing Code and the NC Energy Conservation Code of the NC State Building Code and will be able to apply the codes where applicable. For those pursuing a career as an Inspector Level 3, this course satisfies one of the requirements for licensure by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board.

Course Objectives

... understand the structure and requirements of the North Carolina Plumbing Code and the North Carolina Energy Conservation Code of the North Carolina State Building Code.


... be able to determine code compliance when evaluating applications for permits, performing site inspections and/or conducting plan reviews when applicable.


Outline of instruction

Administration

Water Supply and Distribution

Sanitary Drainage

Indirect and Special Wastes

Vent

Traps

Storm Drains

Final Exam


Contact Hours

16

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

2012 North Carolina Plumbing Code
2012 North Carolina Energy Conservation Code
2012 Administrative Code & Policies
or then latest versions

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Minimum passing score of 70% on end of course exam"

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Contractors, Construction Personnel, Plumbing Inspectors, Home Owners, Real Estate Personnel and City, County, and State Personnel

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Plumbing Inspector lll; Home Inspector; 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

Plumbing Inspector

Real Estate

Planning Departments

Water Utilities

Home Inspector

Related Courses

AHR-3131B4

FIT-3001AJ1

FIT-3001AK1

FIT-3001AL1

FIT-3001AM1

COD-3101A3


Course Contact Information

Myra Beckers
919-532-5977
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
311975 07/09/25 - 07/10/25 Northern Wake Campus 82.00 19 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.