510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-11.3

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 510-RICR-00-00-11.3 - Training Program

11.3.1CERTIFICATION

The training format developed by the Building Commissioner and the Building Code Standards Committee will be structured around the technical and administrative provisions of the State Building Code. The Commissioner and Committee may procure the services of an institute of higher learning for the formal education and training for the building officials and building inspectors. The institution chosen should be centrally located for the convenience of most officials and inspectors throughout the state. Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Inspectors will be required to successfully complete only the training relative to the administrative sections of the Code. Inspectors and officials will be issued temporary certification for a 12-month period in order to satisfactorily complete this course prior to full certification and entry into the continuing education program.

11.3.2RE-CERTIFICATION & CONTINUING EDUCATION

The State Building Commissioner, with the assistance of the Building Code Standards Committee, shall prepare and/or approve continuing education programs designed to train and assist state and local building officials and inspectors in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their office. Such certification and continuing education programs shall be in accordance with the State Building Code provisions in R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-27.3-107.6 and 23-27.3-107.7. Said continuing education programs shall consist of not less than sixty (60) hours of training for state and local building officials and twenty (20) hours for all other inspectors over a three (3) year period. Building officials shall not be required to accumulate more than 60 hours of training, but a minimum of 10 hours in each discipline shall be obtained as part of the 60 hours minimum.

11.3.3DOCUMENTATION

A. All training and educational programs which are to be submitted for continuing education credit shall be approved by the Commissioner or the Building Code Standards Committee. Each state and local building official and inspector shall attend such training and educational programs and present proof of successful completion to the State Building Commissioner on forms provided by the State Building Commission.

B. An official or inspector who was originally certified under these provisions but does not currently serve in a position of code enforcement for the state or community shall be permitted to participate in the continuing education program at his own expense, but cannot identify themselves as Building Officials or Inspectors and shall be placed on a "Certified-Eligible" list maintained by the State Commissioner.

11.3.4RECORDS

Each participant in the continuing education program shall receive at least once annually a record of all continuing education hours acquired during the current re-certification period.

11.3.5CONFIDENTIALITY

All continuing education records shall be considered confidential and shall only be released to the appointing authority, the Building Code Official in charge of the inspector, or to the participant.

11.3.6REVOCATION & WAIVERS

In accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, the Committee, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may revoke or refuse to reissue any certificate issued under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-27.3-107.6 and 23-27.3-107.7 for failure on the part of the state and local building official and inspector to present the required documentation or successfully complete required courses of study. The Committee may grant extensions of time or waive hourly requirements upon presentation of cause. No individual will be re-certified for a new 3-year period unless he satisfies the provisions of this program.

510 R.I. Code R. 510-RICR-00-00-11.3