ICC Training - InspectionNews

Randy King · #1 (**permalink**) 03-25-2008, 07:22 AM

Hey Guys hope your inspection business is going well. I was looking to see if anyone has done the building code inspector training certification from ICC and what you thought? Was it beneficial to you? The reason I ask is I have been in inspections for a little while now and always love to keep learning and sometimes dont feel I know enough about codes and would like to extend my knowledge further. On top of that if I get certified through ICC I can take our states test to become a licensed building inspector which would always be neat since I already help our city out with numerous things. Please let me know what you think and what you feel you need to do to prepare if I do attempt it. Also does anyone know if you can take it online? Thanks again everyone!

Jerry McCarthy · #2 (**permalink**) 03-25-2008, 08:51 AM

Randy
I can't tell you about ICC's training program, but as a long time ICC combination residential dwelling inspector I can assure you that being familiar with the building codes is vital knowledge for all home inspectors plus it gives one a leg up in case they want to become a jurisdictional inspector, construction consultant and/or do expert witness work in construction litigation. In other words it’s a win-win deal for the serious professional.

Aaron Miller · #3 (**permalink**) 03-26-2008, 03:16 AM

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I can assure you that being familiar with the building codes is vital knowledge for all home inspectors

I second that motion.

Aaron

Jerry Peck · #4 (**permalink**) 03-26-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry McCarthy

I can assure you that being familiar with the building codes is vital knowledge for all home inspectors plus it gives one a leg up in case they want to become a jurisdictional inspector, construction consultant and/or do expert witness work in construction litigation. In other words it’s a win-win deal for the serious professional.

Agreed.