This DCA-approved Construction Official course prepares qualified code professionals to administer and enforce New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Designed for experienced construction code professionals, the program focuses on permit administration, departmental operations, enforcement procedures, legal responsibilities, ethics, supervision of subcode officials, and construction office management.

Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to administer municipal construction code programs, manage permit and inspection operations, coordinate subcode enforcement activities, and lead construction code departments. Successful completion satisfies the educational requirement for New Jersey Construction Official certification.

Format: In-Person, Live Online, or Hybrid
Course Hours: 45
Duration: 8-10 Weeks
CEUs: 4.5

Key Topics

• Uniform Construction Code administration.
• Permit procedures.
• Enforcement actions.
• Department management.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Legal responsibilities.
• Supervision of subcode officials.
• Public administration.

Skills You Will Gain

• Administer municipal construction code programs.
• Manage permit and inspection operations.
• Interpret Uniform Construction Code administrative requirements.
• Coordinate subcode enforcement activities.
• Apply regulatory and ethical standards.
• Lead construction code departments.

Who Should Take This Course

• Licensed inspectors.
• Subcode officials.
• Municipal code administrators.
• Construction professionals seeking Construction Official certification.

Career Pathways

• Construction Official
• Chief Code Administrator
• Building Department Director
• Municipal Code Administrator

This course supports career advancement for experienced construction code professionals pursuing leadership and administrative roles in municipal construction departments.

Requirements

• Must meet New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) eligibility requirements.
• Prior inspector or subcode certifications are recommended.
• Computer and internet access required for online participation.

Certification Information

• Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion documenting successful completion of a DCA-approved educational program.
• Successful completion satisfies the educational requirement for New Jersey Construction Official certification.
• This course prepares students for the New Jersey DCA Construction Official Examination.
• Examination fees are not included.