Workforce Training

Building Code Inspection

Many North Carolina towns are in need of trained code enforcement officers due to the increase in business and residential construction projects and because experienced inspectors are reaching retirement age.

Wake Tech offers both continuing education credits for veteran inspectors and classes aspiring inspectors need to work in the field:

  • Building – Learn to properly inspect residential and commercial construction through an understanding of the North Carolina Building Code. Each class level has a certification with an increased scope of code knowledge and responsibility.
     
  • Plumbing – Learn to properly inspect plumbing installations in 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.
     
  • Electrical – Learn to properly inspect electrical installations in residential and commercial construction through an understanding of the North Carolina Electrical Code of the North Carolina Building Code. Each course level has a certification with an increased code knowledge and responsibility.
     
  • Mechanical – Learn to properly inspect mechanical installations in residential and commercial construction through an understanding of the North Carolina Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code of the North Carolina Building Code.

Wake Tech also offers courses to provide fire prevention code enforcement officials an overview of North Carolina building regulations. Exam preparation courses for general contractors and electrical contractors are also available.

Code Inspection Courses

Building Standard Inspection Level 1

The Building Level 1 course is designed for the education and training of the Building Level 1 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 1 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 1 State examination for inspector certification.

Course Objectives

... understand the structure and requirements of the North Carolina Building Code.

... 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

Administration

Building Planning

Footings and Foundations

Family Dwellings

Floor Construction

Wall Construction and Coverings

Roof and Ceiling Construction

Public Safety and Special Construction

Final Exam


Contact Hours

48

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

NC Code Officials Qualification Board

Website

https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-boar…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

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 1 exam.

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 or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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

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

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

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 1;
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

COD-3101A3

BPR-3011B4

OSH-3013B1


Course Contact Information

Charlotte Ihnatolya
919-866-5334
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312213 11/07/25 - 11/16/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 150.00 0  

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

Building Standard Inspection Level II

This course trains the Building Level 2 Code Enforcement Official who is responsible for plan review and inspection of residential and commercial construction up to 60,000 square feet. The forty-hour course includes code enforcement instruction in building and occupancy classifications, accessibility, and special inspections for structural and foundation characteristics. Successful participants may request pre-qualification for the NC Building Level 2 Code Enforcement Exam through the Code Qualifications Board.

Course Objectives

... understand the structure and requirements of the North Carolina Building Code.

... 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

Administration, Use and Occupancy Classification, Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, General Building Heights and Areas

Types of Construction, Fire Resistance Rated Construction, Fire Protection Systems

Means of Egress

Accessibility, Structural Design, Structural Tests and Special Inspections, Soils and Foundations, Concrete

Steel, Glass and Glazing, Plastic, Elevators and Conveying Systems, Final Examination (2 Hrs)


Contact Hours

40

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

NC Code Officials Qualification Board

Website

https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-boar…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

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 ll exam.

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 or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

2018 North Carolina Building Code
2018 North Carolina Residential Code
2018 Manufactured Housing Code
or the most current versions of each of the respective code enforcement manuals.
To purchase course books, got to the following website: https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/code-book-sales

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, Building Inspectors, Home Owners, Real Estate Personnel and City, County, and State Personnel

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Building Inspector ll, 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 ll

Real Estate

Home Inspectors

Planning Departments

Related Courses

COD-3101A3

BPR-3011A1

BPR-3011A2

BPR-3011A3

BPR-3011A4

BPR-3011B4

CTP-3001RB1

CTP-M1

FIT-3001J1

CTP-CP1

OSH-3013A1

OSH-3013B3

SEF-3001BI1

SEF-3001BJ1


Course Contact Information

Alex Barnhill
919-866-5113
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312210 12/05/25 - 12/14/25 MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform 150.00 12 Register

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

Building Standard Inspection Level III

This certification-related course is designed for the education and training of the Building Level III code enforcement official who has the responsibility of inspecting all types of construction of unlimited size. It is built on information presented in the Building Levels I and II Standard Inspection courses.

Course Objectives

... understand the structure and requirements of the North Carolina Building Code.

... 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

Administration, Use and Occupancy Classification, Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, General Building Heights and Areas

Types of Construction, Fire Resistance Rated Construction, Fire Protection Systems

Means of Egress

Accessibility, Interior Environment, Structural Design, Structural Tests and Special Inspections, Soils and Foundations, Concrete

Steel, Glass and Glazing, Plastic, Emergency and Standby Power, Special Construction, Elevators and Conveying Systems, Encroachments into the Public Right-of-way, Safeguards During Construction

Final Examination (2 Hrs)


Contact Hours

40

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

NC Code Officials Qualification Board

Website

https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-boar…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

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 lll exam.

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 or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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

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

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

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 lll; Home Inspectors; Real Estate Professionals; City, County and State Planning and Real Estate Officials

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Yes

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Building Inspector

Real Estate

Home Inspectors

Planning Departments

Related Courses

COD-3101A3

OSH-3013A1

OSH-3013B3

SEF-3001BI1

SEF-3001BJ1

BPR-3011A1

BPR-3011A2

BPR-3011A3

BPR-3011A4

BPR-3011B4

CTP-3001RB1

CTP-M1

FIT-3001J1


Course Contact Information

Charlotte Ihnatolya
919-866-5334
[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 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

Certification

North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board

Website

https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-boar…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Upon successful completion of this class and in conjunction with other requirements as set forth by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board, students will be able to sit for the Plumbing Standard Level 1 exam.

Upon successfully passing the State exam and by complying to the rules as stated in Section 11 NCAC 08.0706 of the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board Regulations, a standard certificate will be issued.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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

James Freeman
919-866-5168
[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

Certification

North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board

Website

https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-boar…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Upon successful completion of this class and in conjunction with other requirements as set forth by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board, students will be able to sit for the Plumbing Standard Level 2 exam.

Upon successfully passing the State exam and by complying to the rules as stated in Section 11 NCAC 08.0706 of the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board Regulations, a standard certificate will be issued.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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

James Freeman
919-866-5168
[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 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

Certification

North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board

Website

https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-boar…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Upon successful completion of this class and in conjunction with other requirements as set forth by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board, students will be able to sit for the Plumbing Standard level lll exam.

Upon successfully passing the State exam and by complying to the rules as stated in Section II NCAC 08.0706 of the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board Regulations, a standard certificate will be issued.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning 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

James Freeman
919-866-5168
[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.