Building Officials

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• Office of Education and Data Management Career Development Handouts for 2015

  The Career Development Handouts for 2015 can be found on this page under Documents/Forms.

• How to become a Licensed Building Code Enforcement Official

  There are two routes to becoming a licensed building code enforcement official within the State of Connecticut – training and testing. To be admitted to either the Pre-Licensure Training Program or the credentialing examination for a specific license, you must first meet the statutory and regulatory requirements established for that license; there are nine subcategories of building code enforcement official.

• Pre-Approved Outside Credit Classes for Building and Fire Officials

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) pre-approves many continuing education trainings, delivered both live and online. Refer to the list to find a topic and date that works for you.

• Check my Current Continuing Education Credits as a Building or Fire Official

  Check your current credits toward meeting your continuing education requirements for Building Official licensure and Fire Official certification.

• 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.

• Connecticut State Building Code

  The State Building Code (SBC) applies to most buildings and some other structures, being newly constructed new, being altered or added to, or undergoing a change of use.

• Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) Tests or Classes - Canceled or Rescheduled

  Check to see if our training courses, seminars, conferences or exams have been cancelled, delayed or rescheduled. Information will be posted by 6 a.m. for morning classes or exams, and by 2 p.m. for evening classes. You may also wish to call our office at (860) 713-5522.

• Earn Continuing Education Credits for Building Code Enforcement Official Licensure and Fire Official Certification

  Building Code Enforcement Officials and Fire Officials are required to earn continuing education credits to maintain their license or certification. The number of credits needed is based on the credential. All training cycles are three-years in length.

• Office of Education and Data Management Career Development Handouts for 2014

  The Career Development Handouts for 2014 can be found on this page under Documents/Forms.

• Office of Education and Data Management Career Development Handouts for 2017

  The Career Development Handouts for 2017 can be found on this page under Documents/Forms. Generally, all Career Development handouts are posted in both two- and three-slides-per-page formats.

• Office of Education and Data Management Conference for CBOA/CFMA

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) hosts The Connecticut Building Officials Association (CBOA)/Connecticut Fire Marshals Association (CFMA) Conference, which provides training on code-related topics that are timely and relevant to both groups.

• Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) Online Training

  Starting in 2017, The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) will provide online code training for building and fire officials, and design and trades professionals. For individuals credentialed through OEDM, completion of our online training will count toward your continuing education credit hours.

• Office of Education and Data Management Career Development Handouts for 2019

  The Career Development Handouts for 2019 can be found on this page under Documents/Forms.

• Office of Education and Data Management Design and Trades Conference

  OEDM offers a variety of code training options for individuals in the design and construction industries.

• Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM)

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) performs all credentialing responsibilities - including training, testing and records maintenance - for the Office of the State Building Inspector (OSBI) and the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM).