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Inspector, Fire Code
License Description The state certification is a mandated program for all local governmental code enforcement personnel and independent third-party inspection agents who, per Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and Virginia Certification Standards (VCS), are required to obtain certification to ensure consistent and technically accurate code interpretation and application. The program, administered by DHCD on behalf of the Board of Housing and Community Development (BHCD), consists of two separate components, training and examination, with training delivered by the Jack A. Proctor Virginia Building Code Academy (VBCA) and examinations administered by various nationally recognized code testing organizations.
Licensing Agency
Department of Housing and Community Development
Board of Housing and Community Development
600 East Main Street, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219-1485
(804) 371 7000
kyle.flanders@dhcd.virginia.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification may substitute for license requirements
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/11/2023
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