Career Details

Certified Building Official

Description

Are you interested in becoming a CFM? Once you have completed either the CBO, you only have to pass the Fire Codes and Standards (FC) exam. You do not have to fulfill this requirement within the 18 months as long your existing CBO certification is current.

Certifying Organization

International Code Council

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Fire Plan Examiner I

Certifying Organization

National Fire Protection Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Building Official -Technology Module

Certifying Organization

International Code Council

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Fire Code Specialist

Certifying Organization

International Code Council

Type

A - Core

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