Careers in Code Enforcement

State and local governments advertise job openings for code enforcement officials, commonly known as “Building and Fire Inspectors.”  Your education and experience may prequalify you for employment for such work even if you do not already have construction industry experience. There are hundreds of North Carolina counties and cities that employ code enforcement officials certified by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board. Salaries are competitive with other construction industry jobs depending upon the number and level of certifications attained and years of experience. You may even be hired by a local government on a probationary basis for three (3) years during which time you will get supervised On-the-Job-Training (OJT) and attend mandatory Board courses taught through the NC Community College System. See page 2 for the building occupancy and sizes that each Level is authorized to inspect.