Building Code Enforcement Program

This Building Code Enforcement Program at South Suburban College deals with the issues involved in inspecting buildings and commercial structures to ensure municipal building code requirements are met. We are proud to be one of the few schools to offer building code enforcement as a program in the South Suburban region.

Building codes vary with each town or city depending on the construction of a commercial or residential structure. Enforcing codes, and building within codes requires detailed knowledge of building construction.

Mission Statement

In South Suburban College’s Building Code Enforcement Program, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the field. Additionally you’ll acquire the necessary skills for preparation to take the certification examinations administered by the International Code Council. Specialized inspection training is provided in concrete, framing, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. ICC codes, the most universally accepted in the United States, are emphasized in our program.

Program Goals

Students who complete the Associates of Applied Science in Building Code Enforcement Program at South Suburban College will be prepared for employment in Building Code Enforcement. The mission and philosophy of the SSC Building Code Enforcement Program serves as the framework for the rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that ensures student success. Graduates will be prepared for the profession by demonstrating an active understanding of:

• Principles of construction codes.
• Blueprint reading.
• Basic code enforcement.
• Decision-making in code enforcement.
• Fire extinguishing and detection systems.
• Construction materials and methods in wood, electrical and masonry.
• Legal authority and enforcement techniques.

What will I learn in class?

Classes cover blueprint reading, basic code enforcement, decision-making in code enforcement, fire extinguishing and detection systems, construction materials and methods in wood, electrical and masonry. Specialized inspection training is provided in concrete, framing, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

In South Suburban College’s Building Code Enforcement Program, you’ll gain a good overall knowledge of the field and preparation to take the certification examinations administered by the International Code Council. ICC codes, the most universally accepted in the United States, are emphasized in our program.

What is the employment outlook?

South Suburban College’s Building Code Enforcement Program prepares you for a career as a building inspector. Job opportunities are available in the public sector of the industry through work in local, State and government agencies.

Employment opportunities for building code enforcement graduates are excellent, with median annual earnings of $46,570 according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Building Code Enforcement (BCD.AAS)