Building official certification

The Department of Labor and Industry is responsible for maintaining the building official certification and recertification program within the state, which includes reviewing applications for qualification, providing training for the "limited" and "accessibility" certifications and reviewing and approving building official continuing education units. The department also administers the certification examinations.

Mike Godfrey - supervisor, phone: (651) 284-5862

View Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1301: Building Official Certification and Education.
   Includes new rules governing construction code inspectors

General information about building official certification

View list of building officials

Certification process

Applicants who qualify for certification as a "Building Official-Limited" or "Accessibility Specialist" are required to attend a course specified by the State Building Official. Applicants must complete and return the "Course enrollment form" and "Application for Municipal Building Official certification" to participate in the course.

Please Note: As of Oct. 1, 2009, the Department of Labor and Industry does not accept cash as payment for licenses, inspections, copy requests and other DLI services. Accepted methods of payment include checks, money orders and electronic payments that can be made through the DLI Web site.

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• Application processing and testing

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