COQB - Code Enforcement Officials

Code Enforcement Officials (CEO) are certified inspectors employed by city, county, and state government to ensure buildings and related structures are sound and safe for occupancy.
All applicants must have a CEO ID online record established with the NC Code Officials Qualification Board in order to progress through these steps.
There are three (3) main steps to certification.
- Apply online - All applications are reviewed by staff to determine if education and experience provided matches the Trade and Level certification. Applicants are notified by email to login and read staff's decision letter in the applicant's online account.
- Enroll in Board Standard Certificate Course - After staff determines the Trade(s) and Level(s), applicants must successfully complete the mandatory Law and Administration AND Technical course, pass the End-of-Course Test, and complete any supervised training to become eligible for the State Exam. Applicants are notified by email to login and read staff's exam eligibility letter in the applicant's online account.
- Register for State Exam - All State Exams are currently administered by a 3rd party testing agency. READ THE PSI SERVICES, LLC CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN for specific instructions about how to register, what reference materials may be used, etc. After passing the State Exam the applicant may apply for a Standard Certificate! If a candidate fails the State Exam they may schedule an Exam Review at no cost within 30 days.
Contact: Terri Tart, Certification Administrator, terri.tart@ncdoi.gov
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