Anyone performing plan reviews, inspecting construction or equipment, or administering and enforcing the UCC must be certified by the Department of Labor & Industry in the category applicable t
Certification Reciprocity: Persons who obtain commercial inspection certifications may perform the same services in the residential sector.
The Pennsylvania Construction Codes Academy administers the Building Code Official Exam at the end of the BCO Academy or by request.
The Pennsylvania Construction Codes Academy (PCCA) is the result of multiple training partnerships with organizations throughout the Commonwealth
Calendar
Duplicate Certificate (by request)
Monday, June 1, 2026
Duplicate BCO Exam letter (by request)
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
2021 IRC Update Program (August 17, 2026) virtual
Monday, August 17, 2026
BCO 101: Building Code Official Certification Academy (August 24-28, 2026) (Virtual)
Monday, August 24, 2026
BCO 101 Exam (September 9, 2026)- Virtual-Exam - Code required
Wednesday, September 9, 2026