Indiana

Indiana takes a decentralized approach to building department personnel certifications. In Indiana, certification requirements for building officials, plans examiners, and inspectors are determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), typically local municipalities, counties, or designated agencies rather than the state. Commonly jurisdiction recognized certifications include:

• International Code Council (ICC) Certifications: Many municipalities prefer ICC certifications for building officials, plans examiners, and inspectors, as these certifications demonstrate a standardized level of knowledge in code enforcement.

• Indiana Association of Building Officials (IABO): IABO provides educational programs and training to assist building department personnel in gaining the skills needed to effectively enforce building codes within the state.

Training is often provided in-house, through professional organizations, or through partnerships with local community colleges. AHJs might also encourage their personnel to attend workshops, seminars, or training sessions held by professional associations to stay current with code changes and best practices.

For more information, contact your local building department/building official or the Indiana Association of Building Officials website.

Kentucky

Building inspectors are certified through the State's building inspector's certification program, which is designed to ensure uniform statewide enforcement of applicable state building codes. The administrative regulation, 815 KAR 7:070, establishes the testing, training and continuing education requirements for qualifying persons to become inspectors for the enforcement of the Kentucky Building Code, and to identify the level of their responsibilities for this enforcement. The various levels of certification and the tests necessary to achieve each level of certification is explained within the regulation.

The regulations speak specifically to test modules administered through the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI).  However, since November 2004 the department has accepted the certification exams administered through the International Code Council (ICC) as equivalent to the listed NCPCCI exams. Though equivalent, the ICC exams are organized differently than the NCPCCI exams. To see a side-by-side comparison of the NCPCCI exams versus ICC exams, click the following link - KBICP.

To become a candidate for certification, a person shall submit:

• A completed HBC BC/CP-1 Initial Application Form for Kentucky Building Code Inspectors Certification Program. 

• A $50 application fee.

• Written proof that the applicant has met the following requirements.

  • Graduated from high school or earned a general education diploma, and

  • Two years experience in a responsible, directly related construction position, such as a foreman, which required the ability to effectively read and interpret building plans and specifications; or

  • Two years experience in an architect's or engineer's office performing building design or drafting duties; or

  • Graduated from a college or university with an associate degree in a design or construction related subject; or

  • Graduated from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, fire science or building technology.

Michigan

Ohio (New Rules Effective 2025-07-01)

The State of Ohio, through the Ohio Board of Building Standards (BBS), mandates certifications for residential and non-residential building department personnel. These regulations ensure that individuals performing specific tasks—like reviewing plans, conducting inspections, or enforcing building codes—are qualified to carry out their duties effectively and in accordance with state laws. The relevant certifications help ensure that all personnel are adequately trained and capable of handling the technical complexities of building safety and compliance.