Background

The following table outlines the location, dates, times and status of Building Code examinations offered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.  The Building Code examinations are offered as part of the examination program administered or authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing under clauses 2.16.4.1.(1)(a) and (b), 2.17.4.2.(1)(a) and (b), 2.17.5.(1)(a), 2.18.3.2.(1)(a) and 2.19.3.2.(1)(a) and (b) of the Building Code.

Prospective candidates are advised to review the following documents:

• Examination Program and advanced standing policy as applicable for the type of qualification you seek (building official, designer, on-site sewage system installer, and Registered Code Agency)
• Examination Syllabi.  The topics that will be covered in each technical and legal/process qualification examinations.
  

Available Examinations

Candidates are currently able to apply to write the following Building Code examinations.

• General Legal/Process - 2003
• Powers and Duties of CBO - 2003
• Powers and Duties of RCA - 2003
• Designer Legal/Process -2005   
• House - 2003
• Small Buildings - 2003
• Large Buildings - 2003
• Complex Buildings - 2003
• HVAC-House - 2003
• Detection Lighting and Power - 2005
• Building Services - 2003
• Building Structural - 2003
• Plumbing-House - 2003
• Plumbing-All Buildings - 2003
• Fire Protection - 2003   
• On-site Sewage Systems - Supervisor - 1997
• On-site Sewage Systems - Inspector - 1997
• Advanced Standing Large Buildings - 2003
• Advanced Standing Fire Protection - 2003

Download copies of the Examination Application Form and Instructions for completion to learn more about the application process, fees and submission deadlines.

Prospective applicants should note that applications:

• Must be filed using the approved form
• You must file your application at least 21 days before the date of the examination sought.
• The ministry will send you an Examination Confirmation Notice if you are booked into your selected examination session(s).  The Examination Confirmation Notice will indicate the location, date and time of your examination, as well as your Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) for all future references with the ministry. Note:  You must bring the Notice of Confirmation and photo identification with you on the day of your exam.

Examination Schedule

The following examination schedule is "rolling" - that is , it will be continually updated with new exam locations, dates, and statuses (i.e. "open" to reserve a seat/exam, "pending" - expected to open soon, "full" -all seats are accounted for, and "closed" - application date has passed.)  Check this page often for new examination sites and changes in status of posted sites.