The Pennsylvania Construction Codes Academy administers the Building Code Official Exam at the end of the BCO Academy or by request. You may register for the exam by checking our calendar of dates for Exam openings.
According to UCC training and certification regulations, the Department of Labor & Industry accepts examinations administered by the Department or other nationally recognized testing programs approved by the Department, including but not limited to:
Applicants may register for up to three certification examinations on any one given test date.
Paper-and-pencil examinations offered by ICC are administered at specific locations throughout the state four times a year. To register for paper-and-pencil testing, applicants should go to the ICC Assesment Center.
Computer-based tests are available by appointment, and provide an easy solution for those who prefer more flexibility. Pearson VUE offers computer-based exams at locations throughout the state.
Note: Passing a national certification examination does not automatically confer a Pennsylvania certification. You must apply to the Department of Labor & Industry and submit the appropriate documentation and application fees in order to receive your state certification. Please see the above state-certification section for information on applying for certification.