Michigan Code Official Building Department Administration
4 Rules and Acts Credit Hours | Video Course | Course Approval # CP-23-00103
This course teaches the duties of a Building Official and focuses on guidelines and procedures for effective operations. This course is also approved for building inspector, mechanical inspector, electrical inspector, and plumbing inspector credits.
Description
Building departments are complex and widespread. For timely and effective operations the department must have clear guidelines to follow and be led by a strong administrator. This course describes the duties of a Building Official, the characteristics of a successful manager, procedures for plan review and permits, advice for inspections, and considerations on ways to best support your community.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Outline the duties of a Building Official
- Implement the required procedures for plan review and permitting
- Describe inspection protocols
This Course Covers:
- Introduction to History, Societies, ICC, Enforcement and Challenges
- The Building Official
- Tools and Personnel
- Best Practices
- Effective Permit Processing
- Inspection Protocol
- Permit Issues
- Special Considerations