The Disaster Response Inspector Certification will give the most current knowledge and expertise to assess the safety of structures following disasters, says ICC. The certification exam tests an individual's ability to inspect, evaluate and document structural damage. The exam focuses on a range of critical duties, key site assessment criteria and a number of related duties that are required of an inspector during the critical post-disaster response.
Individuals earning the Coastal Construction Flood Plain Inspector certification can inspect coastal homes and businesses to ensure the structures meet code requirements, including special requirements in high wind zones, says ICC.
"Both of these certifications fill a critical industry niche by providing an important tool for assessing practical competency in the use of codes and standards and encouraging professionalism," says Dave Nelson, ICC vice president of certification and testing. "In the face of natural or manmade disaster, it's our job to find ways to create better buildings and safer communities through codes and standards that are effectively enforced."
