Subpart
1.
Generally.
An individual conducting construction code inspections must
meet the minimum competency criteria in this part, except that an individual
holding a current certification as a building official under Minnesota
Statutes, section
326B.133, is
exempt from this part and part 1301.1600. All construction code inspectors
hired on or after January 1, 2008, shall within one year of hire, be in
compliance with the competency criteria of this part.
Subp. 2.
Building inspector.
To conduct the activities of a building inspector, an
individual must meet at least one of the following minimum competency
criteria:
A. three years' experience
in construction with specific skilled participation in the construction of
foundations and superstructures;
B.
five years' experience in the complete design of buildings;
C. successful completion of two or more BIT
courses in building construction;
D. vocational or trade school diploma or
equivalent education related to building construction;
E. bachelor's degree or more in architecture,
engineering, or construction management;
F. current certification by a national model
building code group or a national standards writing group as a building
inspector; or
G. two years'
experience conducting building construction inspections while under the
supervision of a Minnesota designated building official.
Subp. 3.
Mechanical inspector.
To conduct the activities of a mechanical inspector, an
individual must meet at least one of the following minimum competency
criteria:
A. three years' experience
in the installation or design of mechanical systems;
B. successful completion of two or more BIT
courses, with at least one course specifically related to mechanical
systems;
C. vocational or trade
school diploma or equivalent education related to the construction of
mechanical systems;
D. bachelor's
degree or more in architecture or engineering; or
E. current certification by a national model
building code group or a national standards writing group in mechanical system
inspections.
Subp. 4.
Plumbing inspector.
To conduct the activities of a plumbing inspector, an
individual must meet at least one of the following minimum competency
criteria:
A. three years' qualifying
experience in the installation or design of plumbing systems that is obtained
in compliance with Minnesota's plumbing licensure laws;
B. successful completion of two or more BIT
courses, with at least one course specifically related to plumbing
systems;
C. vocational or trade
school diploma or equivalent education related to the construction of plumbing
systems;
D. bachelor's degree or
greater in architecture or engineering; or
E. current certification by a national model
building code group or a national standards writing group in plumbing system
inspection.
Subp. 5.
Combination inspector.
To conduct the activities of a combination inspector, an
individual must meet the minimum competency criteria of subparts 2, 3, and
4.
