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How to Get Your Connecticut Code Official License
What it takes to become a licensed building code enforcement official in Connecticut: eligibility, the training program, the quarterly exam and how to apply through the Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM).
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Connecticut Office of Education and Data Management requirements
Application fee
Not stated
Ask OEDM
Exam time
Not stated
Exam is given quarterly
Time to get license
~5 yrs
5 years of construction, design or supervision experience
Continuing ed
Not stated
Check with OEDM before renewal
Overview
Do you need a Connecticut code official license?
Yes. Connecticut licenses building code enforcement officials through the Office of Education and Data Management, part of the Department of Administrative Services. You need education, experience, training and a passing exam score.
License required when
- You want to serve as a building official in Connecticut
- You enforce the state building code on residential or commercial buildings
- You review plans, issue permits or conduct inspections
Common exceptions
- Our sources don’t list exemptions
- Licensing rules for other code roles aren’t covered in our sources, so ask OEDM
Working without a license
Our sources don’t list specific penalties. Licensing is set by state statute (C.G.S. 29-261), and the state can refuse, suspend or revoke a license.
Your fast-track Connecticut code official license checklist
The Connecticut application, one page
- High school, vocational or equivalent diploma
- 5 years of construction, design or supervision experience
- Suitable training program completed
- Application submitted to OEDM
- Quarterly exam passed (75%, code book 65%)
Types
Connecticut code official license types and classifications
Our sources cover the building official license. The exam has a building official portion and a code book section, each with its own passing score.
BO
Licensed by OEDM
Building Official
Enforces the Connecticut State Building Code: reviewing plans, issuing permits, conducting inspections and enforcing regulations.
Exam
CT Code Official Quarterly Exam
Limit
Statewide
Requirements
Connecticut code official license requirements, class by class
Connecticut’s eligibility rules combine education, hands-on experience, training and an exam.
| Requirement | Building Official |
|---|---|
| Education | High school, vocational school or equivalent |
| Experience | At least 5 years in construction, design or supervision |
| Training | A suitable educational training program |
| Exam | Written exam, given quarterly |
| Passing score | 75% (code book section 65%) |
| Minimum age | Not stated |
Steps
How to get your Connecticut code official license, step by step
- Check your eligibilityBefore you apply
Review the eligibility rules on OEDM’s eligibility page: a high school or vocational diploma (or equivalent) and at least five years in construction, design or supervision. - Complete the training programBefore you’re licensed
Finish a suitable educational training program as proof of qualification. - Apply to OEDMBefore the exam
Submit your application through portal.ct.gov/das/oedm, or call 860-713-5522 with questions. - Study the code booksBefore exam day
The exam covers the 2021 IBC, IMC, IFGC, IECC and IEBC, plus C.G.S. 29-261 and R.C.S.A. 29-262-2b. - Pass the quarterly examQuarterly
You need 75% on the building official portion and 65% on the code book section. Call OEDM at 860-713-6437 about exam dates. - Receive your licenseAfter you pass
Once OEDM approves your application, training and exam results, you’re licensed as a Connecticut building official.
Exam
What to expect on the Connecticut code official exam
Connecticut runs its code official exam quarterly through OEDM. It tests the 2021 International Codes plus Connecticut’s own statute and regulations.
Format
Written, quarterly
Questions
Not stated
Passing score
75% (code book 65%)
Exam vendor
Connecticut OEDM
Scoring & content
- Building official portion: 75% to pass
- Code book section: 65% to pass
- 2021 IBC, IMC, IFGC, IECC and IEBC
- Connecticut General Statutes 29-261
- Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 29-262-2b
Retake policy
- Exam is offered quarterly
- Retake rules aren’t stated in our sources
- Ask OEDM at 860-713-6437 about the next exam date
Exam references
Our sources don’t say whether the Connecticut Code Official quarterly exam is open book. It covers the 2021 International codes plus Connecticut statutes and regulations listed below, and has a separate code book section, so check the candidate bulletin before you buy books.
| Book | Edition | Use |
|---|---|---|
| International Building Code (IBC) | 2021 | Not stated |
| International Mechanical Code (IMC) | 2021 | Not stated |
| International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) | 2021 | Not stated |
| International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) | 2021 | Not stated |
| International Existing Building Code (IEBC) | 2021 | Not stated |
| Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S. 29-261) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (R.C.S.A. 29-262-2b) | Not stated | Not stated |
Prep
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Costs
How much does a Connecticut code official license cost?
| Item | Type | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | Fixed | Not stated |
| Exam fee | Fixed | Not stated |
| Training program | Variable | Not stated |
| 2021 I-Code books | Variable | Varies |
| State fees and exams | Fees aren’t listed in our sources | Not stated |
Ask OEDM for current fees before you apply.
Reciprocity
Does Connecticut accept out-of-state code official licenses?
Our sources don’t describe any reciprocity for Connecticut building official licenses.
No reciprocity agreements
None are listed in our sources. Plan to apply as a new applicant and take the Connecticut exam.
Local
Do Connecticut cities and counties have their own code official licensing rules?
The state licenses building officials, and towns and cities appoint them to enforce the State Building Code locally.
State handles
- Building official licenses through OEDM
- Eligibility, training and the quarterly exam
- Statute and regulations (C.G.S. 29-261, R.C.S.A. 29-262-2b)
City & county handle
- Hiring and appointing building officials
- Permits and inspections in their town
- Day-to-day code enforcement
Governance
Who regulates code officials in Connecticut
Licensing authority
Connecticut Office of Education and Data Management
860-713-5522 (licensing) · 860-713-6437 (exams)
Oversight responsibilities
- Sets eligibility for building code enforcement officials
- Administers the quarterly code official exam
- Issues building official licenses
Maintenance
How to renew your Connecticut code official license and keep it active
Our sources don’t cover renewal or continuing education for Connecticut building officials. Check with OEDM before your license expires.
Renewal cycle
Not stated
CE hours
Not stated
Renewal fee
Not stated
Late penalty
Not stated
Renewing your license?
See the Connecticut CE guide: hours, deadline, required topics and how to renew.
FAQ
Connecticut code official license FAQs
Who licenses building officials in Connecticut?
The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM), part of the Department of Administrative Services.
How much experience do I need?
At least five years of experience in construction, design or supervision.
Do I need a degree?
No. You need a high school or vocational school diploma, or the equivalent, plus a suitable training program.
How often is the exam given?
Quarterly. Call OEDM at 860-713-6437 for upcoming dates.
What score do I need to pass?
75% on the building official portion and 65% on the code book section.
Which codes are on the exam?
The 2021 IBC, IMC, IFGC, IECC and IEBC, plus C.G.S. 29-261 and R.C.S.A. 29-262-2b.
Sources
Official sources for the Connecticut code official license
- Connecticut OEDM, How to become a licensed building code enforcement official: Eligibility
- Connecticut DAS, Office of Education and Data Management
- Connecticut General Statutes § 29-261
- Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies § 29-262-2b
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