Code Enforcement — Center for Government Services

Code Enforcement Officials

Continuing Education Seminars for Construction and Multiple Dwelling Code Enforcement Officials, Technical Assistants and Design Professionals

The Center assists the Bureau of Code Services in the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in offering over 200 seminars required by law for Construction Code Enforcement Officials, Technical Assistants and Multiple Dwelling Inspectors.

The mission of the Continuing Education Program is to further the professional development of code enforcement personnel by providing quality educational offerings through continuing education programs for licensed inspectors and their support staff. Together, the State and local governments of New Jersey are committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all the people in its communities to make sure that New Jersey continues to be desirable, safe and enviable place to live.

The Continuing Education Program offers seminars in the following code areas:


Building	Electrical	Elevator	Fire	Mechanical	Plumbing	Multiple Dwelling

In addition, Administrative seminars are offered for all Code Enforcement Officials.

Inspector of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings and Housing Code Officials

In December 2001, the regulations for the Maintenance of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings were modified to grant local inspectors the right to enforce those regulations in their own jurisdictions.

In the Summer of 2005, an amendment appeared in the New Jersey registry regarding mandatory continuing education seminars for licensed Hotels and Multiple Dwellings and Housing Code Officials for each three-year license cycle. Continuing education requirements have been increased to better meet the professional needs of licensed inspectors, officials and the public.

Starting Fall 2009, all technical and administrative seminars for the Inspectors of Hotels and Multiple Dwellings and Housing Code Officials are offered by the Center for Government Services, Rutgers University. To see full course offerings, please click here.

General Information

If your code enforcement license expires January 31, 2010, please keep in mind that the fall semester runs from September 9 through December 19, and you must complete your continuing education requirements during this time period.

ALL CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM.

Duplicate Credit

You have the option of receiving duplicate credit for certain seminars designated with a D prefix. WHEN REGISTERING, BE SURE TO USE THE D NUMBER. At the seminar sign-in you will be asked to indicate whether or not you wish to receive duplicate credit.

Reciprocal Credit

The Division of Fire Safety will award reciprocal credit for those seminars marked with . In order to receive reciprocal credit, you must provide your Division of Fire Safety certification number when you sign in at the seminar.

The Board of Electrical Contractors will award reciprocal credit for those seminars marked with . In order to receive reciprocal credit, you must provide a picture ID and your current contractor’s license when you sign in at the seminar.

Interested Parties

Architects, engineers, builders, and other unlicensed interested parties may attend seminars for a fee of $125 for one-day seminars, and $250 for two-day seminars. Those interested parties who wish to participate may call anytime after August 31, 2009.

Special Inspector Certifications

Certified special inspectors may register for and complete any technical seminar listed in this brochure; however, please note that continuing education requirements and offerings are still under development and specific seminars meeting the continuing education requirements for special inspectors will not be designated until the spring 2010 seminar semester. Therefore, seminars completed at this time may not necessarily count towards meeting your certification renewal requirements.

Registration Information

Unless your license expires January 31, 2010, you will be limited to either two seminars or one per subcode in which you hold a license (whichever is greater). This will give everyone an equal opportunity to register. If you have completed your CEU requirements for the current license period, you would be allowed to sign up for one (1) additional seminar. To register for more seminars above the required amount, you should call one week before the start date of the seminar in question.

What You Need in order to Register:

Decide on a first and second choice from the seminars being offered; in case your first choice is filled, you should have an alternate selection in mind. The DCA staff person who takes your call can answer questions concerning fulfillment of your education requirement for the current licensing period. Please, have the following information ready:

Your municipality and UCC/HMD position (for working officials and inspectors)
Your code enforcement license number
Seminar number (located opposite the seminar title)
Date and location of the seminar you want to take

Call to Register at 609/984-7820

The DCA Education unit between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm.

Email to Register at

educationunit@dca.state.nj.us
Acknowledgment of receipt will be sent via email.

Confirmation

Confirmations are mailed approximately two weeks before the date of each seminar. If you have not received the confirmation one week in advance of a seminar for which you registered, call the Education Unit at 609/984-7820 to make certain your name is on the roster. Walk-in registrants are not permitted.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend a seminar for which you registered, you must call the Education Unit to cancel your reservation as soon as possible. When you cancel, this seat becomes available to someone who is waiting. Failure to inform us of your cancellation may result in future registrations being restricted.