Building Officials Licensing Program

As codes and standards have developed over the years, the level of technical knowledge required by building officials has steadily increased. To help local authorities appoint qualified people as their building officials, the province agreed to develop a licensing program for building officials. Since the licensing regulations were enacted, local authorities may appoint only licensed building officials.

Three primary classes of licences authorize holders to provide plan review, inspection and enforcement services on certain buildings: Class 1 - one and two unit dwellings; Class 2 - any buildings under the scope of Part 9 of the National Building Code including Class 1; Class 3 - any buildings under the scope of the National Building Code including Classes 1 and 2.

Building Standards staff receive and review applications for licences. Applicants must
provide information about their education, training and experience background, and provide evidence that they have passed the appropriate licensing examination. An advisory committee may help staff evaluate the applicants' backgrounds, and may advise on other matters related to administration of the regulations.