Many North Carolina towns are in need of new, 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 of code inspection:
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.
Workforce Development offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.
This course is for the Electrical Level III Code Enforcement Official responsible for inspecting electrical installations in all types of construction of unlimited size. The course builds on the Electrical Levels I and II Standard Inspection courses. On completion, participants will have a better understanding of the Electrical Code of the NC Building Code and how to apply it to inspections. With successful completion of this course and the Law and Administration courses – in conjunction with other education and experience requirements specified by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board – participants will be eligible to take the Electrical Level III State examination for inspector certification.
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This course is for the Code Enforcement Official responsible for inspecting residential and small commercial mechanical installations in construction of up to 20,000 square feet. The course also provides homeowners, real estate professionals, and planners with an understanding of the North Carolina Mechanical Code and the Fuel Gas 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.
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This course builds on the Level I course and is for the Mechanical Level II Code Enforcement Official responsible for inspecting mechanical installations in all types of construction up to 60,000 square feet. The course provides Level I inspectors, homeowners, real estate professionals, construction managers, and planners with an understanding of the North Carolina Mechanical Code and the Fuel Gas Code of the North Carolina State Building Code and how to apply it, where applicable. For those pursuing a career as an Inspector Level ll, this course satisfies one of the requirements for licensure by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board.
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This course builds on the Level I and II courses and is for the Mechanical Level III Code Enforcement Official responsible for inspecting mechanical installations in all types of construction of unlimited size. The course provides Level II inspectors, homeowners, real estate professionals, construction managers, and planners with an understanding of the North Carolina Mechanical Code and the Fuel Gas Code of the North Carolina State Building Code and how to apply it, where applicable. For those pursuing a career as an Inspector Level III, this course satisfies one of the requirements for licensure by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board.
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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.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311973 | 06/09/25 - 06/12/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 143.00 | 17 | Register |
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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.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311977 | 06/23/25 - 06/25/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 82.00 | 20 | Register |
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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.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311975 | 07/09/25 - 07/10/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 82.00 | 20 | Register |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This course provides an overview of North Carolina's building regulation system for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire prevention code enforcement officials. It includes the structure of federal, state, and local governments; history of the NC Building Code; relevant NC statutes; and the enforcement responsibilities of local inspection departments. Course standards are set by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board and administered by the Engineering and Codes Division of the NC Department of Insurance/Office of State Fire Marshal.
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This course offers an overview of North Carolina's building regulation system for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire prevention code enforcement officials. It includes the structure of federal, state, and local governments; history of the NC Building Code; relevant NC statutes; and the enforcement responsibilities of local inspection departments. Course standards are set by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board and administered by the Engineering and Codes Division of the NC Department of Insurance/Office of State Fire Marshal.
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This course is designed to prepare candidates for success in the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractor. Through comprehensive study and practical application, participants will gain a deep understanding of the various subject areas covered in the examination, including general requirements, site construction, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, doors/windows/glazing, finishes, mechanical/plumbing/electrical systems, and procurement/contracting requirements.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311656 | 06/02/25 - 06/13/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 140.00 | 0 |
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The purpose of this course is to familiarize new code enforcement officers with the use and application of the National Electrical Code as it pertains to Level I electrical inspection. Students will be prepared to sit for the NC DOI certification exam.
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This course is for the Electrical Standard Level II Code Enforcement Official responsible for inspecting electrical installations in all types of construction, up to 60,000 square feet. It builds on the Electrical Standard Level I Inspection course. Upon completion, participants will have a better understanding of the Electrical Code of the NC State Building Code and how to apply it in inspections. With this course, the Law and Administration courses, and other education and experience requirements specified by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board, participants will be eligible to take the Electrical Standard Level II State examination for certification as an inspector.
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This course is a review of the laws, codes, and procedures covered by the NC General Contractors License Examination for residential and light construction, including all one- and two-family dwellings covered by the NC Residential Code. The course covers blueprint reading, cost estimation, quantity take-off, OSHA laws and regulations, the NC Residential Building Code, construction practices, and construction management. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to take the licensure exam for the Residential Classification of the NC General Contractors License, as administered by the NC Licensing Board of General Contractors.
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This course prepares students for all classifications of the North Carolina Electrical Contractor’s Exam, with special focus on limited, intermediate, and unlimited classifications. Build knowledge and skill in calculations, branch and feeder conductor and overcurrent sizing; motor and HVAC branch and feeder conductor; motor overload and short circuit; ground fault protection sizing; raceway; and box fill. Course emphasis is on the National Electrical Code (NEC Code Book) and how to navigate it. The course also offers time-saving tips for taking the exam. This course is approved for 24 hours of Continuing Education Credit by the NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
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