Licensing, Certification, Permitting, and Codes

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• Code Training and Education Fees Assessed on Municipal Building Permits

  The legislature established a special fund that provides training specific to the State Building and Fire Codes. This fund is called the Code Education Fund, and is paid for by assessments on the construction value of local building permits.

• Fire Official Exam Schedules, Applications, Study Materials, and Testing Policies

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) administers all aspects of the credentialing exams for the Office of State Fire Marshal, including the tests for the pre-certification fire training program and the challenge exams offered each quarter.

• List of Local Building Officials

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) maintains a list of Building Officials who are appointed to a local jurisdiction. The list is in alphabetical order by the name of the municipality.

• How to Become a Certified Fire Official

  To become a certified Fire Code Inspector or a certified Fire Investigator, you can either take a training course or take an examination.

• Earn Continuing Education Credits from Outside Training Providers as a Building or Fire Official

  If you take a live or online class from a provider other than the Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM), it may count toward your three-year licensure and certification requirements.

• Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) Career Development Training Handouts

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) presents a schedule of career development classes each semester that is intended to further the professional education of individuals who work with the Connecticut building and fire codes.

• Office of State Fire Marshal - Publications and Forms

  Find a Listing of Publications and Forms for the Office of State Fire Marshal

• Office of State Building Inspector - Publications and Forms

  Find a Listing of Publications and Forms for the Office of State Building Inspector

• DAS Construction Contractor Prequalification Program

  The DAS Contractor Prequalification (PreQual) Program requires all contractors to prequalify before they can bid on a construction project estimated to cost more than $1,000,000.

• DAS Procurement-Related Events

  Upcoming events where DAS Procurement Programs and Services will be attending or hosting, either in-person or virtually.