COQB - Code Enforcement Officials
Applying for a Probationary or Standard Certification
There are three (3) main steps to achieving these type of certifications.
STEP 1. Apply online and Create a CEO ID account within the NC Code Officials Qualification Board online portal in order to begin the certificate application process.
- Your application and supporting documents are reviewed by staff to determine if the education and experience you claim satisfies the requirements of the Trade and Level certification requested.
- You will be notified by email to login to your online account and read the decision letter.
- Your online record documents will include staff approval letters issued for a specific Trade and Level Standard Certificate.
- Probationary certificates are only valid for three (3) years and may not be renewed or extended.
- Many applicants must also document additional supervised training during the probationary period.
- A Designated Technical Supervisor (DTS) may be required for Probationary employment - DTS FORM
- A Letter of Technical Supervision may be required for Standard certificate application - List of Inspections Completed FORM
- Standard Certificates must be renewed annually and require six (6) hours of Continuing Education per Trade.
Need assistance? Contact: Terri Tart, Certification Administrator, terri.tart@ncdoi.gov
STEP 2. Enroll in Board Standard Certificate Course
- ALL applicants for a Standard Certificate must successfully complete the Board mandatory Law and Administration course and the Technical course by passing these End-of-Course tests with a score of 70.
- A list of scheduled NC Community College Sponsored Board courses is available through the Find A Class link.
- After required courses and OJT training is completed, exam eligibility can be issued.
- You will be notified by email to login to your online account.
- Your online record documents will include your exam eligibility letter(s) issued for a specific Trade and Level Standard Certificate(s).
Need assistance? Contact: Beth Williams, Education Coordinator, beth.williams@ncdoi.gov
STEP 3. Register for State Exam
- Before you can register and pay to take the exam, your eligibility must be electronically transmitted from NCDOI staff to PSI Services, LLC.
- Data transfers nightly from NCDOI to PSI Services, LLC.
- Before testing read the Candidate Information Bulletin for specific instructions about how to register, what reference books may be used and other materials permitted or prohibited for each exam offered by the testing center.
- The Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) contains all instructions needed to register for the exam through the PSI Services, LLC web site www.psiexams.com.
- Use the Dedicated Phone number 855‐807‐3991 to schedule exams, ask questions, etc.
- After passing the State Exam the applicant may apply for a Standard Certificate.
- A "Certificate of Employment" form must be completed and submitted. To download the fillable form click on the button below.
Certificate of Employment Form
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Applying for Pre-Qualification
If you are NOT already employed by a government jurisdiction then you may apply for Pre-Qualification for a Trade and Level.
Local government hiring managers often ask for evidence of Pre-Qualification when inspector positions are advertised.
- Pre-Qualification guides applicants to take the appropriate Board course and State examination needed to qualify for a specific Trade and Level certification prior to becoming employed as a CEO.
- Applicants must meet at least one of the education and experience requirements listed in the Board’s statutes and rules.
- Application for any Trade and Level 1, 2 or 3 must include relevant supporting documentation.
To apply online for pre-qualification, click on the "Begin Application Process" button.
ICC Comity
Staff works diligently to assure that all out-of-state applicants meet the same minimum education and experience requirements as NC Code Enforcement Officials.
NC Certificate |
Required ICC Certificate | Minimum Number of Years of Inspection Experience |
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Level I | Residential and Commercial | 2 yrs on at least two Level I projects |
Level II | Residential and Commercial | 4 yrs on at least two Level II projects |
Level III | Residential and Commercial & Plans Examiner OR | 5 yrs on at least two Level II projects |
Level III | Residential and Commercial | 8 yrs on at least two Level III projects |
Read the bulletin below for the Trade you are interested in.
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Need assistance? Contact: Terri Tart, Certification Administrator, terri.tart@ncdoi.gov
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