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Building Inspector, Level II
License Description
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Reviews and approves plans and makes on-site inspections only on those buildings which are the responsibility of local governments under the Kentucky Revised Statutes and makes on-site inspections of all buildings regardless of size with agreement from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS An applicant must show proof that he possesses at least one (1) of the following credentials: (a) high school graduate or GED; plus three (3) years experience in a responsible directly related construction position, such as a foreman, requiring the ability to effectively read and interpret building plans and specifications, or three (3) years experience in an architect's or engineer's office performing building design or drafting duties; or (b) college or university graduate with an associate degree in construction related subject; or (c) college or university graduate with a bachelor degree in architecture, fire science, engineering, or building technology; or (d) successful passage of at least one (1) examination module listed - 1A, 4A, 1B, 3B, 4B, 1C, 3C, 4C; or (e) compliance with applicable local personnel rules of the jurisdiction for which a person is employed which are equal to or more stringent than the above. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Examinations are computer generated and given approximately every two (2) months during a one (1) week testing window. Must score 75% to pass. Registration fee of $60.00 PLUS test fee of $45.00 each test. GENERAL INFORMATION for LICENSURE or CERTIFICATION To be certified, applicants must pass test modules 1B, 4A, 1B, 3B and 4B and attend a three (3) day orientation session. Any person employed by a local government must be registered in the Certification Program. Only certified inspectors may legally function fully as a local Building Inspector. These are requirements for state certification only. Officials may continue testing for national certi
Licensing Agency
Department of Housing, Building and Construction
500 Mero Street, First Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601-0000
(502) 573 2002
licensing@ky.gov
http://dhbc.ky.gov
Active Status
Active
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
No criminal record prohibitions
Education
Degree required
Exam
State exam required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
07/08/2022
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