Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024
(a)
Qualification Levels
(1) With respect to all
types of code enforcement officials, those with Level I, Level II, or Level III
certificates shall be qualified to inspect and approve only those types and
sizes of buildings specified in the following tables.
(2) Limitation on maximum number of stories
and square feet (sf) of floor area of buildings for Building, Electrical,
Mechanical, and Plumbing inspectors, Levels I, II, or III:
Occupancy
Classification Level I Level II Level III
Assembly 1 story/7,500 sf 1 story/20,000 sf Unlimited
Business 1 story/20,000 sf 1 story/60,000 sf Unlimited
Multi-story: 4 stories max/20,000 sf per floor
Education 1 story/7,500 sf 1 story/20,000 sf Unlimited
Multi-story: 2 stories max/20,000 sf per floor
Hazardous 1 story/3,000 sf 1 story/20,000 sf Unlimited
(See Note) Multi-story: 2 stories max/20,000 sf per
floor
Factory Industrial 1 story/20,000 sf 1 story/60,000 sf
Unlimited
Multi-story: 4 stories max/20,000 sf per floor
Institutional 1 story/7,500 sf 1 story/10,000 sf
Unlimited
Multi-story: 3 stories max/10,000 sf per floor
Mercantile 1 story/20,000 sf 1 story/60,000 sf
Unlimited
Multi-story: 4 stories max/20,000 sf per floor
Residential
Multi-unit 1 story /7,500 sf 3 stories max/no restriction on
floor area Unlimited
1 & 2 family Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
dwellings,
townhouses
Storage 1 story/20,000 sf 1 story/60,000 sf per floor
Unlimited
Multi-story: 4 stories max/20,000 sf per floor
Utility and Miscellaneous Unlimited Unlimited
Unlimited
See the Building Code for Occupancy classifications.
Note: *Electrical Inspector, Level I shall not be authorized
to inspect wiring or equipment in hazardous locations as defined by Article 500
of the National Electrical Code with the exception of service stations and
service pumps.
(3)
Limitation on occupancy classifications of buildings for Fire Inspectors,
Levels I, II and III:
CERTIFICATION LEVELS FOR FIRE INSPECTORS
LEVEL I: - OCCUPANCY:
Business
Assembly - 1 story, 20,000 sf
Mercantile
Residential
Storage S-2
Factory Industrial F-2
Utility and Miscellaneous
Excluding Highrise *
Note: A Level I fire inspector shall not conduct any plan
review on any building, highrise or other.
LEVEL II: - OCCUPANCY:
Everything in Level I
Assembly - unlimited
Educational
Factory Industrial F-1
Storage S-1
Excluding Highrise *
Note: A level II fire inspector is authorized to conduct
Plan Review of all occupancies in Level I and II.
LEVEL III: - OCCUPANCY:
Everything in Levels I and II
Hazardous
Institutional
Highrise
(Unlimited Occupancies)
Note: A Level III fire inspector is authorized to conduct
Plan Review of all occupancies in Levels I, II and III.
* The term "excluding highrise" is listed because some of the
acceptable occupancies for the levels could be located in a highrise building
(defined in the Building Code).
(b) Whenever a provision of the Rules in this
Section requires a supporting letter (maximum of two per level) from a
supervisor, the letter(s) shall be notarized, shall state the supervisor's
qualifications (i.e., what type and level of certificate or license the
supervisor holds), shall state that the applicant has worked under the
supervisor's direct supervision for a specified period of time, and shall
recommend certification of the applicant as a specified type and level of
inspector upon satisfaction of other required qualifications. The supervisor
shall describe the name, floor area, and number of stories of the buildings
worked on by the applicant and shall describe the work performed by the
applicant.
(c) References in the
rules in this Section to professional engineer or licensed engineer means
engineers licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Engineers
and Surveyors pursuant to G.S. 89C. References in the rules in this Section to
registered architect means architects licensed by the Board of Architecture
pursuant to Chapter 83A of the North Carolina General Statutes. References to
licensed building, residential, electrical, heating, plumbing, and fire
sprinkler contractors means contractors licensed by the State Licensing Board
for General Contractors, the N.C. State Board of Examiners of Electrical
Contractors, or the N.C. State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire
Sprinkler Contractors pursuant to Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General
Statutes. References to licensed "building" contractors do not include licensed
"residential" contractors. Specialty licenses issued by these occupational
licensing boards are not acceptable. Applicants with licenses from other states
or countries must provide a copy of their license and documentation that the
requirements of the other state are at least equivalent to the statewide
licensing requirements of North Carolina occupational licensing
boards.
(d) Whenever a provision of
the rules in this Section requires the possession of an occupational license
other than those certificates that are issued by the Board, if that license is
inactive, the applicant must provide documentation from the appropriate
occupational licensing board that the applicant previously held the license and
that the license is currently inactive.
(e) Whenever a provision of the rules in this
Section requires inspector experience on a minimum number of buildings or
systems, the experience must include all the inspections typically performed by
an inspector during construction of the building or system. Inspections do not
have to be performed on the same building.
(f) Whenever a provision of the rules in this
Section requires a high school education or other education and experience
qualifications, the Board may approve equivalent qualifications. Whenever a
provision of the Rules in this Section requires the possession of a diploma or
degree from an accredited college, university, or trade school, accredited
shall mean accreditation from a regional accrediting association, for example,
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
(g) Every applicant shall:
(1) provide documentation that the applicant
possesses a minimum of a high school education or a high school equivalency
certificate (GED); and
(2) provide
notarized certification by a city or county manager, clerk, or director of
inspection department that the applicant will be performing "code enforcement",
as defined in
G.S.
143-151.8(a)(3), as an
employee of that city or county; or provide certification by the head of the
Engineering and Building Codes Division of the North Carolina Department of
Insurance that the applicant will be performing "code enforcement", as defined
in G.S.
143-151.8(a)(3), for a state
department or agency; and
(3) make
a grade of at least 70 on courses developed by the Board. Successful completion
is defined as attendance of a minimum of 80 percent of the hours taught and
achieving a minimum score of 70 percent on the course exam. All applicants must
successfully complete a law and administration course. Applicants for
certification in building, electrical, fire prevention, mechanical, or plumbing
inspection at levels I, II, or III must successfully complete a course in that
area and level (or a higher level). For the purpose of entry into the state
examination, courses must be completed within five years of the exam in
Subparagraph (g)(4) of this Rule. These courses shall be administered and
taught in the N.C. Community College System or other educational agencies
accredited by a regional accrediting association; for example, Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools; and
(4) achieve a passing grade of 70 percent on
the written examination administered by the Board in each level of
certification unless exempt by
11 NCAC
08.0707.
(h) Building Inspector, Level I. A standard
certificate, building inspector, Level I, shall be issued to any applicant who
complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this Rule and who provides
documentation that the applicant possesses one of the following education and
experience qualifications:
(1) a one year
diploma in building construction from an accredited college or an equivalent
apprenticeship or trade school program in building construction;
(2) a four-year degree from an accredited
college or university;
(3) at least
six months of building inspection experience with a probationary Level I
building inspection certificate on a minimum of two Level I buildings while
working under the direct supervision of a standard certified building inspector
I, II, or III with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor which
complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(4) at least one year of building design,
construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two Level I buildings
while working under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer, registered
architect, or licensed building contractor with a supporting letter from the
applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this
Rule;
(5) a license as a building
contractor;
(6) at least two years
of building construction or inspection experience while working under a
licensed building contractor;
(7)
at least two years of experience with a probationary Level I building
inspection certificate inspecting building construction on a minimum of two
Level I buildings;
(8) at least two
years of experience as an owner, manager or supervisor of a residential
construction company and who has a license as a residential contractor and who
has construction experience on a minimum of two Level I buildings(this does not
include a business partner providing monetary backing for the company);
or
(9) at least two years of
construction experience as a subcontractor or employee of a residential
contractor in the building trades or work in building construction on a minimum
of two Level I buildings and under the direct supervision of a licensed
residential contractor who at that time had at least three years of
experience.
(i) Building
Inspector, Level II. A standard certificate, building inspector, Level II,
shall be issued to any applicant who complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g)
of this Rule and who provides documentation that the applicant possesses one of
the following education and experience qualifications:
(1) a license as a professional engineer or
registered architect;
(2) a four
year degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, civil or
architectural engineering, or building construction;
(3) a four-year degree from an accredited
college or university and at least two years of design, construction, or
inspection experience on a minimum of two Level II buildings while working
under the direct supervision of a certified building inspector II or III,
licensed engineer, registered architect, or intermediate or unlimited licensed
building contractor;
(4) a two year
degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, civil or
architectural engineering, or building construction and at least two years of
building design, construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two
Level II buildings while working under the direct supervision of a certified
building inspector II or III, licensed engineer, registered architect, or
intermediate or unlimited licensed building contractor;
(5) an intermediate or unlimited license as a
building contractor with building construction experience on a minimum of two
Level II buildings;
(6) at least
three years of building inspection experience including one year of inspection
experience with a probationary Level II building inspection certificate on a
minimum of two Level II buildings while working under the direct supervision of
a certified building inspector II or III with a supporting letter from the
applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this
Rule;
(7) at least three years of
building design, construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two
Level II buildings while working under the direct supervision of a licensed
engineer, registered architect, or licensed intermediate or unlimited building
contractor with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor which
complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule; or
(8) at least two years of experience with a
probationary Level II building inspection certificate inspecting construction
of a minimum of two Level II buildings.
(j) Building Inspector, Level III. A standard
certificate, building inspector, Level III, shall be issued to any applicant
who complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this Rule and who provides
documentation that the applicant possesses one of the following education and
experience qualifications:
(1) a license as a
professional engineer or registered architect with design, construction, or
inspection experience on Level III buildings and specialization in
architecture, civil or architectural engineering, or fire protection
engineering;
(2) a four-year degree
from an accredited college or university in architecture, civil or
architectural engineering, or building construction and at least one year of
building design, construction, or inspection experience while working under the
direct supervision of a certified building inspector III, licensed engineer,
registered architect, or licensed unlimited building contractor, at least at
the level of supervisor in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III
buildings;
(3) a two-year degree
from an accredited college or university in architecture, civil or
architectural engineering or building construction and at least three years of
building design, construction, or inspection experience while working under the
direct supervision of a certified building inspector III, licensed engineer,
registered architect, or licensed unlimited building contractor with at least
one year at the level of supervisor in responsible charge of a minimum of two
Level III buildings;
(4) an
unlimited license as a building contractor with experience on a minimum of two
Level III buildings;
(5) at least
four years of inspection experience including one year of building inspection
experience with a probationary Level III building inspection certificate on a
minimum of two Level III buildings while working under the direct supervision
of a certified building inspector III, with a supporting letter from the
applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this
Rule;
(6) at least four years of
building design, construction, or inspection experience while working under the
direct supervision of a licensed engineer, registered architect, or licensed
unlimited building contractor, two years of which have been performed at the
level of supervisor in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III
buildings with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor which
complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule; or
(7) at least one year of experience with a
probationary Level III building inspection certificate inspecting the
construction of a minimum of two Level III buildings.
(k) Electrical Inspector, Level I. A standard
certificate, electrical inspector, Level I, shall be issued to any applicant
who complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this Rule and who provides
documentation that the applicant possesses one of the following education and
experience qualifications:
(1) a one-year
diploma in electrical construction from an accredited college or an equivalent
apprenticeship or trade school program in electrical construction;
(2) a four-year degree from an accredited
college or university;
(3) at least
six months of electrical inspection experience with a probationary Level I
electrical inspection certificate on a minimum of two Level I buildings while
working under the direct supervision of a standard certified electrical
inspector I, II, or III with a supporting letter from the applicant's
supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(4) at least one year of electrical design,
construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two Level I buildings
while working under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer or licensed
electrical contractor with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor
which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(5) a restricted (one family dwelling)
license or license as an electrical contractor;
(6) at least two years of electrical
installation or inspection experience while working under a licensed electrical
contractor; or
(7) at least two
years of experience with a probationary Level I electrical inspection
certificate inspecting electrical installations on a minimum of two Level I
buildings.
(l)
Electrical Inspector, Level II. A standard certificate, electrical inspector,
Level II, shall be issued to any applicant who complies with Paragraphs (b)
through (g) of this Rule and who provides documentation that the applicant
possesses one of the following education and experience qualifications:
(1) a license as a professional
engineer;
(2) a four-year degree
from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or
electrical construction;
(3) a
four-year degree from an accredited college or university and at least two
years of electrical design, construction, or inspection experience on a minimum
of two Level II buildings while working under the direct supervision of a
certified electrical inspector II or III, licensed engineer, or intermediate or
unlimited licensed electrical contractor;
(4) a two-year degree from an accredited
college or university in electrical engineering or electrical construction and
at least two years of electrical design, construction, or inspection experience
on a minimum of two Level II buildings while working under the direct
supervision of a certified electrical inspector II or III, licensed engineer,
or intermediate or unlimited licensed electrical contractor;
(5) an intermediate or unlimited license as
an electrical contractor with experience on a minimum of two Level II
buildings;
(6) at least three years
of electrical inspection experience including one year of inspection experience
with a probationary Level II electrical inspection certificate on a minimum of
two Level II buildings while working under the direct supervision of a
certified electrical inspector II or III with a supporting letter from the
applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this
Rule;
(7) at least three years of
electrical design, construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two
Level II buildings while working under the direct supervision of a licensed
engineer or licensed intermediate or unlimited electrical contractor with a
supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph
(b) of this Rule; or
(8) at least
two years of experience with a probationary Level II electrical inspection
certificate inspecting electrical installations on a minimum of two Level II
buildings.
(m)
Electrical Inspector, Level III. A standard certificate, electrical inspector,
Level III, shall be issued to any applicant who complies with Paragraphs (b)
through (g) of this Rule and who provides documentation that the applicant
possesses one of the following education and experience qualifications:
(1) a license as a professional engineer with
design, construction, or inspection experience on Level III buildings and
specialization in electrical engineering;
(2) a four year degree from an accredited
university in electrical engineering or electrical construction and at least
one year of electrical design, installation, or inspection experience while
working under the direct supervision of a certified electrical inspector III,
licensed engineer, or licensed unlimited electrical contractor at least at the
level of supervisor in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III
buildings;
(3) a two-year degree
from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or
electrical construction and at least three years of electrical design,
installation, or inspection experience while working under the direct
supervision of a certified electrical inspector III, licensed engineer, or
licensed unlimited electrical contractor with at least one year at the level of
supervisor in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III
buildings;
(4) an unlimited license
as an electrical contractor with experience on a minimum of two Level III
buildings;
(5) at least four years
of electrical inspection experience including one year of inspection experience
with a probationary Level III electrical inspection certificate on a minimum of
two Level III buildings while working under the direct supervision of a
certified electrical inspector III with a supporting letter from the
applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this
Rule;
(6) at least four years of
electrical design, construction, or inspection experience while working under
the direct supervision of a licensed engineer or licensed unlimited electrical
contractor, two years of which have been performed at the level of supervisor
in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III buildings with a supporting
letter from the applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of
this Rule; or
(7) at least one year
of experience with a probationary Level III electrical inspection certificate
inspecting the electrical installations of a minimum of two Level III
buildings.
(n)
Mechanical Inspector, Level I. A standard certificate, mechanical inspector,
Level I, shall be issued to any applicant who complies with Paragraphs (b)
through (g) of this Rule and who provides documentation that the applicant
possesses one of the following education and experience qualifications:
(1) a one-year diploma in mechanical
construction from an accredited college or an equivalent apprenticeship or
trade school program in mechanical construction;
(2) a four-year degree from an accredited
college or university;
(3) at least
six months of mechanical inspection experience with a probationary Level I
mechanical inspection certificate on a minimum of two Level I buildings while
working under the direct supervision of a standard certified mechanical
inspector I, II, or III with a supporting letter from the applicant's
supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(4) at least one year of mechanical design,
construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two Level I buildings
while working under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer or licensed
Class I mechanical contractor with a supporting letter from the applicant's
supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(5) an H-1, H-2, or H-3 Class I license as a
mechanical contractor;
(6) at least
two years of mechanical installation or inspection experience while working
under a Class I H-1, H-2, or H-3 licensed mechanical contractor; or
(7) at least two years of experience with a
probationary Level I mechanical inspection certificate inspecting mechanical
installations a minimum of two Level I buildings.
(o) Mechanical Inspector, Level II. A
standard certificate, mechanical inspector, Level II, shall be issued to any
applicant who complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this Rule and who
provides documentation that the applicant possesses one of the following
education and experience qualifications:
(1) a
license as a professional engineer;
(2) a four-year degree from an accredited
college or university in mechanical engineering or mechanical
construction;
(3) a four-year
degree from an accredited college or university and at least two years of
mechanical design, construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two
Level II buildings while working under the direct supervision of a certified
mechanical inspector II or III, licensed engineer, or licensed Class I
mechanical contractor;
(4) a
two-year degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical
engineering or mechanical construction and at least two years of mechanical
design, construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two Level II
buildings while working under the direct supervision of a certified mechanical
inspector II or III, licensed engineer, or licensed Class I mechanical
contractor;
(5) an H-1, H-2, or H-3
Class I license as a mechanical contractor with experience on a minimum of two
Level II buildings;
(6) at least
three years of mechanical inspection experience including one year of
inspection experience with a probationary Level II mechanical inspection
certificate on a minimum of two Level II buildings while working under the
direct supervision of a certified mechanical inspector II or III with a
supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph
(b) of this Rule;
(7) at least
three years of mechanical design, construction, or inspection experience on a
minimum of two Level II buildings while working under the direct supervision of
a licensed engineer or licensed Class I H-1, H-2, or H-3 mechanical contractor
with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor which complies with
Paragraph (b) of this Rule; or
(8)
at least two years of experience with a probationary Level II mechanical
inspection certificate inspecting mechanical installations on a minimum of two
Level II buildings.
(p)
Mechanical Inspector, Level III. A standard certificate, mechanical inspector,
Level III shall be issued to any applicant who complies with Paragraphs (b)
through (g) of this Rule and who provides documentation that the applicant
possesses one of the following education and experience qualifications:
(1) a license as a professional engineer,
with design, construction, or inspection experience on Level III buildings and
specialization in mechanical engineering;
(2) a four-year degree from an accredited
university in mechanical engineering or mechanical construction and at least
one year of mechanical design, installation, or inspection experience while
working under the direct supervision of a certified mechanical inspector III,
licensed engineer, or licensed Class I H-1, H-2, and H-3 mechanical contractor
at least at the level of supervisor in responsible charge of a minimum of two
Level III buildings;
(3) a two-year
degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering or
mechanical construction and at least three years of mechanical design,
installation, or inspection experience while working under the direct
supervision of a certified mechanical inspector III, licensed engineer, or
licensed Class I H-1, H-2, and H-3 mechanical contractor with at least one year
at the level of supervisor in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III
buildings;
(4) H-1, H-2, and H-3
Class I licenses as a mechanical contractor with experience on a minimum of two
Level III buildings;
(5) at least
four years of mechanical inspection experience including one year of inspection
experience with a probationary Level III mechanical inspection certificate on a
minimum of two Level III buildings while working under the direct supervision
of a certified mechanical inspector III with a supporting letter from the
applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this
Rule;
(6) at least four years of
mechanical design, construction, or inspection experience while working under
the direct supervision of a licensed engineer or licensed Class I H-1, H-2, and
H-3 mechanical contractor, two years of which have been performed at the level
of supervisor in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III buildings
with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor which complies with
Paragraph (b) of this Rule; or
(7)
at least one year of experience with a probationary Level III mechanical
inspection certificate inspecting the mechanical installations of a minimum of
two Level III buildings.
(q) Plumbing Inspector, Level I. A standard
certificate, plumbing inspector, Level I, shall be issued to any applicant who
complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this Rule and who provides
documentation that the applicant possesses one of the following education and
experience qualifications:
(1) a one-year
diploma in plumbing construction from an accredited college or an equivalent
apprenticeship or trade school program in plumbing construction;
(2) a four-year degree from an accredited
college or university;
(3) at least
six months of plumbing inspection experience with a probationary Level I
plumbing inspection certificate on a minimum of two Level I buildings while
working under the direct supervision of a standard certified plumbing inspector
I, II, or III with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor which
complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(4) at least one year of plumbing design,
construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two Level I buildings
while working under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer or licensed
Class I plumbing contractor with a supporting letter from the applicant's
supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(5) a Class I license as a plumbing
contractor;
(6) at least two years
of plumbing installation or inspection experience while working under a
licensed Class I plumbing contractor; or
(7) at least two years of experience with a
probationary Level I plumbing inspection certificate inspecting plumbing
installations a minimum of two Level I buildings.
(r) Plumbing Inspector, Level II. A standard
certificate, plumbing inspector, Level II, shall be issued to any applicant who
complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this Rule and who provides
documentation that the applicant possesses one of the following education and
experience qualifications:
(1) a license as a
professional engineer;
(2) a
four-year degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical
engineering or mechanical or plumbing construction;
(3) a four-year degree from an accredited
college or university and at least two years of plumbing design, construction,
or inspection experience on a minimum of two Level II buildings while working
under the direct supervision of a certified plumbing inspector II or III,
licensed engineer, or licensed Class I plumbing contractor;
(4) a two year degree from an accredited
college or university in mechanical engineering or mechanical or plumbing
construction and at least two years of plumbing design, construction, or
inspection experience on a minimum of two Level II buildings while working
under the direct supervision of a certified plumbing inspector II or III,
licensed engineer, or licensed Class I plumbing contractor;
(5) a Class I license as a plumbing
contractor with experience on a minimum of two Level II buildings;
(6) at least three years of plumbing
inspection experience including one year of inspection experience with a
probationary Level II plumbing inspection certificate on a minimum of two Level
II buildings while working under the direct supervision of a certified plumbing
inspector II or III with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor
which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(7) at least three years of plumbing design,
construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two Level II buildings
while working under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer or licensed
Class I plumbing contractor with a supporting letter from the applicant's
supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule; or
(8) at least two years of experience with a
probationary Level II plumbing inspection certificate inspecting plumbing
installations on a minimum of two Level II buildings.
(s) Plumbing Inspector, Level III. A standard
certificate, plumbing inspector, Level III shall be issued to any applicant who
complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this Rule and who provides
documentation that the applicant possesses one of the following education and
experience qualifications:
(1) a license as a
professional engineer with design, construction, or inspection experience on
Level III buildings and specialization in mechanical engineering;
(2) a four-year degree from an accredited
university in mechanical engineering or mechanical or plumbing construction and
at least one year of plumbing design, installation, or inspection experience
while working under the direct supervision of a certified plumbing inspector
III, licensed engineer, or licensed Class I plumbing contractor at least at the
level of supervisor in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III
buildings;
(3) a two-year degree
from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering or plumbing
construction and at least three years of plumbing design, installation, or
inspection experience while working under the direct supervision of a certified
plumbing inspector III, licensed engineer, or licensed Class I plumbing
contractor with at least one year at the level of supervisor in responsible
charge of a minimum of two Level III buildings;
(4) a Class I license as a plumbing
contractor with experience on a minimum of two Level III buildings;
(5) at least four years of plumbing
inspection experience including one year of inspection experience with a
probationary Level III plumbing inspection certificate on a minimum of two
Level III buildings while working under the direct supervision of a certified
plumbing inspector III with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor
which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(6) at least four years of plumbing design,
construction, or inspection experience while working under the direct
supervision of a licensed engineer or licensed Class I plumbing contractor, two
years of which have been performed at the level of supervisor in responsible
charge of a minimum of two Level III buildings with a supporting letter from
the applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
or
(7) at least one year of
experience with a probationary Level III plumbing inspection certificate
inspecting the plumbing installations of a minimum of two Level III
buildings.
(t) Fire
Inspector, Level I. A standard certificate, fire inspector, Level I, shall be
issued to any applicant who complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this
Rule and who provides documentation that the applicant possesses one of the
following education and experience qualifications:
(1) a one year diploma in fire science from
an accredited college or an equivalent apprenticeship or trade school program
in fire science;
(2) a four-year
degree from an accredited college or university;
(3) at least six months of fire inspection
experience with a probationary Level I fire inspection certificate on a minimum
of two Level I buildings while working under the direct supervision of a
standard certified fire inspector I, II, or III with a supporting letter from
the applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this
Rule;
(4) at least one year of fire
protection design, construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two
Level I buildings while working under the direct supervision of a licensed
engineer, registered architect, or licensed building, electrical, or fire
sprinkler contractor with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor
which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(5) a license as a fire sprinkler
contractor;
(6) at least two years
of construction or inspection experience in fire protection systems while
working under a licensed building, electrical, or fire sprinkler
contractor;
(7) at least two years
of experience with a probationary Level I fire inspection certificate
conducting fire inspections on a minimum of two Level I buildings;
(8) at least four years of experience in fire
suppression activities for a city, county, volunteer, or other governmental
fire department; or
(9) Firefighter
Level II certification under the North Carolina State Fire and Rescue
Commission with at least one year of fire inspection experience in Level I
buildings.
(u) Fire
Inspector, Level II. A standard certificate, fire inspector, Level II, shall be
issued to any applicant who complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this
Rule and who provides documentation that the applicant possesses one of the
following education and experience qualifications:
(1) a license as a professional engineer or
registered architect;
(2) a four
year degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, civil or
architectural engineering, building construction, or fire science;
(3) a four-year degree from an accredited
college or university and at least two years of fire protection design,
construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two Level II buildings
while working under the direct supervision of a certified fire inspector II or
III, licensed engineer, registered architect, intermediate or unlimited
licensed building contractor, or licensed fire sprinkler contractor;
(4) a two-year degree from an accredited
college or university in architecture, civil or architectural engineering,
building construction, or fire science and at least two years of fire
protection design, construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two
Level II building fire protection systems while working under the direct
supervision of a certified fire inspector II or III, licensed engineer,
registered architect, intermediate or unlimited licensed building contractor,
or licensed fire sprinkler contractor;
(5) a license as a fire sprinkler contractor
with experience on a minimum of two Level II buildings;
(6) at least three years of fire inspection
experience including one year of inspection experience with a probationary
Level II fire inspection certificate on a minimum of two Level II buildings
while working under the direct supervision of a certified fire inspector II or
III with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor which complies
with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(7) at least three years of fire protection
system design, construction, or inspection experience on a minimum of two Level
II buildings while working under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer,
registered architect, licensed intermediate or unlimited building contractor,
or licensed fire sprinkler contractor with a supporting letter from the
applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this
Rule;
(8) at least two years of
experience with a probationary Level II fire inspection certificate conducting
fire inspections on a minimum of two Level II buildings; or
(9) completion of the basic, intermediate,
and advanced classes of the North Carolina Fire Prevention School with at least
three years of fire inspection experience in Level II buildings.
(v) Fire Inspector, Level III. A
standard certificate, fire inspector, Level III, shall be issued to any
applicant who complies with Paragraphs (b) through (g) of this Rule and who
provides documentation that the applicant possesses one of the following
education and experience qualifications:
(1) a
license as a professional engineer or registered architect with design,
construction, or inspection experience on Level III buildings and
specialization in architecture, civil or architectural engineering, or fire
protection engineering;
(2) a
four-year degree from an accredited college or university in civil,
architectural, or fire protection engineering and at least one year of fire
inspection experience while working under a certified fire inspector III,
licensed engineer, registered architect, or licensed fire sprinkler contractor
on a minimum of two Level III buildings;
(3) a two-year degree from an accredited
college or university in civil, architectural, or fire protection engineering
and at least three years of fire protection design, installation, or inspection
experience while working under the direct supervision of a certified fire
inspector III, licensed engineer, registered architect, licensed unlimited
building contractor, or licensed fire sprinkler contractor with at least one
year in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III buildings;
(4) a license as a fire sprinkler contractor
with experience on a minimum of two Level III buildings;
(5) at least four years of fire inspection
experience in fire protection systems including one year of inspection
experience with a probationary Level III fire inspection certificate on a
minimum of two Level III buildings while working under the direct supervision
of a certified fire inspector III with a supporting letter from the applicant's
supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of this Rule;
(6) at least four years of fire protection
system design, construction, or inspection experience while working under the
direct supervision of a licensed engineer, registered architect, licensed
intermediate or unlimited building contractor, or licensed fire sprinkler
contractor, two years of which have been performed at the level of supervisor
in responsible charge of a minimum of two Level III buildings with a supporting
letter from the applicant's supervisor which complies with Paragraph (b) of
this Rule; or
(7) at least one year
of experience with a probationary Level III fire inspection certificate
conducting fire inspections on a minimum of two Level III buildings.
Authority
G.S.
143-151.12(1);
143-151.13;
Eff.
January 15, 1980;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2004; July 18, 2002;
February 1, 1991; August 1, 1990; July 1, 1983;
Pursuant to
G.S.
150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
substantive public interest Eff. January 9,
2018.
