Section 18949.29 Of Chapter 7. Construction Inspectors, Plans Examiners, And Building Officials From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2.5. >> Chapter 7.
18949.29
. (a) All construction inspectors, plans examiners, and
building officials shall complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing
education for every three-year period, with at least eight hours
regarding disability access requirements pursuant to subdivision (d).
A local government may charge or increase inspection fees to the
extent necessary to offset any added costs incurred in complying with
this section.
(b) Providers of continuing education may include any
organizations affiliated with the code enforcement profession,
community colleges, or other providers of similar quality, as
determined by the local agency.
(c) For purposes of this section, "continuing education" is
defined as that education relating to the enforcement of Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations, and any other locally enforced
building and construction standards, including, but not limited to,
the model uniform codes adopted by the state. When a local agency
selects a model code organization as a provider of continuing
education or certification programs regarding the enforcement of a
model code adopted by the state, the local agency shall give
preference to the organization responsible for promulgating or
drafting that model code.
(d) Continuing education regarding disability access requirements
shall include information and practical guidance concerning
requirements imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), state laws that
govern access to public facilities, and federal and state regulations
adopted pursuant to those laws. Continuing education provided
pursuant to this subdivision shall be presented by trainers or
educators with knowledge and expertise in these requirements.