Minimum Qualifications for Special Inspectors, Fabricators, Special Inspection Agencies, Testing Labs, and Laboratory Technicians
1. Special Cases Determined by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience. (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers and Registered Architects are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a Commercial Building Inspector.
2. Structural Steel
2.1. Steel – High Strength Bolting
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience. (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector.
Approval by the Department on the basis of documented training and experience in structural bolting inspection.
2.2. Steel – Welding
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
As required to obtain applicable American Welding Society (AWS) or ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector certification.
Certification Requirements
Current AWS certification as a Senior Welding Inspector (SWI).
Current AWS certification as a Welding Inspector (WI).
Current AWS certification as an Associate Welding Inspector (AWS). Please note that inspections performed by an AWI shall be under the direct supervision of a certified SWI or WI.
Current ICC certification as a Structural Welding Special Inspector.
2.3. Steel – Nondestructive Testing
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
As required to obtain the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification.
Certification Requirements
Personnel qualified in accordance with nationally recognized NDT personnel qualifications practice or standard, such as ANSI/ASNT-CP-189 NDT or SNT-TC-1a NDT.
American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II and a minimum of 120 hours of relevant testing experience or training as determined and approved by an ASNT Level III.
2.4. Steel – Structural Cold-Formed Steel
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a Commercial Building Inspector.
3. Concrete Construction
3.1. Concrete – Reinforced Concrete
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector.
Current American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification as a Concrete Construction Special Inspector.
Current ACI certification as a Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1.
3.2. Concrete – Pre-Stressed/Precast
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Pre-stressed Concrete Special Inspector and as a Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector.
Current ACI certification as a Concrete Construction Special Inspector.
Current ACI certification as a Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1
3.3. Concrete – Post-Installed Structural Anchor in Concrete
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector.
Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current ACI certification as a Concrete Construction Special Inspector.
Current ACI certification as a Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1.
4. Masonry Construction
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Structural Masonry Special Inspector
5. Structural Wood Construction
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a Commercial Building Inspector.
6. Soils
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers and Registered Architects are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Soils Special Inspector.
Current National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Level II (NICET II) certification (geotechnical or construction or construction material testing or soils).
7. Driven Deep Foundations (See Structural Integrity of Deep Foundations)
8. Cast-In-Place Deep Foundations (See Structural Integrity of Deep Foundations)
9. Helical Pile Foundations (See Structural Integrity of Deep Foundations)
10. Structural Integrity of Deep Foundations
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current NICET II certification (geotechnical or construction or construction material testing or soils).
11. Fabricated Items
11.1. Fabricators Inspected and Approved by Special Inspection Agencies and/or Professional Engineers (IBC 2021 Section 1704.2.5)
The designated Professional Engineer, Special Inspector and/or Special Inspection Agency inspecting the Fabricator Shop for compliance with Section 1704.2.5 shall be pre-approved by the Building Official for the specified Category of the fabrication prior to Building Permit issuance. See the specific Category information below for minimum qualifications criteria:
Structural Steel: Please refer to Structural Steel above for minimum qualification criteria.
Concrete: Please refer to Concrete Construction above for minimum qualification criteria.
Structural Wood: Please refer to Structural Wood Construction above for minimum qualification criteria.
11.2. Fabricators: Registered and Approved by Qualified Independent Third Party (IBC 2021 Section 1704.2.5.1):
Special Inspections are not required where the work is done on the premises of a registered and approved Fabricator that has a current accreditation from the International Accreditation Services, a current certification from a nationally recognized organization, or an equivalent certification. Equivalencies are subject to review and acceptance by the Building Official and shall be performed by an approved Special Inspection Agency in accordance with applicable provisions of Sections 1703 and 1704.2.5.1.
The following National Fabricator Certifying Organizations are recognized and acceptable by the Department as a qualified independent third party:
The American Institute of Steel Construction for Fabricators of Structural Steel
American Steel Joist Institute for Fabricators of Steel Joists
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute for Fabricators of Precast and Prestressed Concrete
Truss Plate Institute for Fabricators of Wood Trusses
International Accreditation Service
WABO Registered Steel Fabricators
12. Wind Resistance
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a Commercial Building Inspector.
13. Seismic Resistance
13.1. Structural Steel the Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.) • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience. • Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience. • High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience. • A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector. • Current American Welding Society (AWS) certification as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). • Current AWS certification as a Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI)
13.2. Structural Wood: (See Storage Racks)
13.3. Cold-Formed Steel Light-Frame Construction: (See Storage Racks)
13.4. Designated Seismic System: (See Storage Racks)
13.5. Architectural Components: (See Storage Racks)
13.6. Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Components: (See Storage Racks)
13.7. Storage Racks
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a Commercial Building Inspector.
13.8. Seismic Isolation Systems the Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer, State of Wisconsin Registered Architect, or Structural Engineer, and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
13.9. Cold-Formed Steel Special Bolted Moment Frames the Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer, State of Wisconsin Registered Architect, or Structural Engineer, and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
14. Testing for Seismic Resistance
14.1. Structural Steel – Nondestructive Testing:
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
As required for The American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification.
Certification Requirements
Personnel qualified in accordance with nationally-recognized NDT personnel qualifications practice or standard, such as ANSI/ASNT-CP-189 or SNT-TC-1a NDT.
American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ANST) Level II and a minimum of 120 hours or relevant testing experience or training as determined and approved by an ASNT Level III.
14.2. Nonstructural Components: (See Designed Seismic Systems)
14.3. Designed Seismic Systems:
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (SE) and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers, Registered Architects, and SEs are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a Commercial Building Inspector.
14.4. Seismic Isolation Systems
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer, State of Wisconsin Registered Architect, or Structural Engineer, and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
15. Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials (See Category Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coating)
16. Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coating
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience. (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers and Registered Architects are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector.
Current ICC Fire Inspector I.
17. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience. (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers and Registered Architects are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) EIFS Inspector.
Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a Commercial Building Inspector.
18. Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience. (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers and Registered Architects are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
International Firestop Council Firestop Special Inspector Examination.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Firestop Examination.
Factory Mutual (FM) Firestop Examination.
19. Smoke Control Systems
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers and Registered Architects are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) Technical Certification.
Current National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) Technical Certification.
Note: Approved Agencies for smoke control testing shall also have expertise in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, and shall be certified as air balancers.
20. Sealing of Mass Timber
The Special Inspector and/or Tester shall comply with at least one of the Education and Experience Requirements and at least one of the Certification Requirements noted below:
Education and Experience Requirements
State of Wisconsin licensed Professional Engineer or State of Wisconsin Registered Architect and a minimum of three months of relevant work experience. (State of Wisconsin licensed Engineers and Registered Architects are exempt from Certification Requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Physical Science and a minimum of six months of relevant work experience.
Two years of verified college or technical school and a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
High school or equivalent graduate and a minimum of two years of verified relevant work experience.
A minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience.
Certification Requirements
Current Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) EIFS Inspector.
Current ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector.
Current State of Wisconsin license as a Commercial Building Inspector.
21. Special Inspection Agency Qualifications
The Special Inspection Agency shall comply with at least one of the requirements noted below:
An agency that maintains current International Accreditation Services (IAS) accreditation with the scope of the accreditation covering the disciplines for which the agency is designated.
An agency that meets the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 361-366. The registered design professional and/or responsible professional engineer of the agency shall provide all documentation necessary for the Department to determine if the agency meets applicable code requirements.
An agency that has been accredited by an approved accreditation body in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020.
22. Testing Laboratory Qualifications
Each designated testing lab shall be accredited by at least one of the following accreditation authorities:
International Accreditation Services accreditation with the scope of accreditation covering the disciplines for which the testing lab is designated.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Accreditation Program per either AASHTO R18
International Organization of Standards/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025
American Association of Laboratory Accreditation Program
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program 6. Another accreditation authority program. The testing lab shall be accredited by a third-party and shall meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Administrative Code.
23. Laboratory Technician Qualifications
Each Laboratory Technician shall have at least one of the following:
Certification in the appropriate category listed above.
Certification as an American Concrete Institution Lab Technician.
24. Apprentice Inspectors
The intent of this provision is to provide practical opportunities for apprentice inspectors to gain the needed experience to become a fully qualified special inspector.
An apprentice inspector may be allowed to perform a special inspection at the discretion of the special inspection agency's responsible professional engineer, provided one or more of the following conditions have been met:
The apprentice inspector is under the guidance of a fully qualified and licensed special inspector for the specific work.
The individual is specifically approved by the Department.
Apprentice inspectors shall be included in the list of special inspectors assigned to the project by the special inspection agency prior to the start of construction.
Notes:
Written verification of Experience, Education, and Required Certificates shall be submitted with the Building Permit Application, or with Special Inspection Agencies submittal of a pre-qualification package.
Some of the Qualification Requirements have been modified from the IAS, AC 291(April 2017) to give local Special Inspection Agencies, Special Inspectors, Testers, Testing Labs, Laboratory Technicians, and Fabricator Shops additional time to meet the criteria.
The Department will consider equivalent criteria for the qualifications of any designated party. The special inspection agency or Registered Design Professional shall provide sufficient documentation to substantiate the equivalency request.
The Department will consider equivalent certifications from a Nationally Recognized Organization obtained by written examination when sufficient documentation to substantiate the request is provided.