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DOB has issued a Stop Construction Order effective 7:00 PM tonight, November 4, 2024, for the Howard University area due to Vice President Kamala Harris's election night watch party. Learn more here.

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Resident Inspector Certification Roadmap

All Inspectors Obtain Certification(s) (no specific order)
Onboarding Virtual Inspections Illegal Construction Property Maintenance, Proactive and BBL
1. Complete the Resident Inspector Interest Form 1.  Take the Virtual Training, Pass Exam 1.  Take the Illegal Construction Training 1.  Take training offered and self-study for the ICC IPMC exam.
2.  Complete the Police Clearance 2.  Complete Microsoft Teams Training and Test Equipment 2.  Study and pass the required exam 2.  Take the DCMR Practice Exam for ICC IPMC
3.  Email background check to DOB 3.  Provide schedule availability in scheduling platform 3.  Complete the Virtual inspections Training for Illegal Construction 3.  Take ICC IPMC and pass and obtain ICC certification.
4.  Monitor your email for confirmation 4.  Become certified in Virtual Inspections 4.  Pass the Virtual inspections Training 4.  Provide the ICC certification to DOB
5.  Monitor your email/website for training opportunities Vacant Properties 5.  Schedule and Complete required Field Evaluations 5.  Schedule and Complete Field Evaluations
6. Pass exam associated with the applicable training 1.  Take the Vacant Properties Training 6.  Provide schedule availability in scheduling platform 6.  Provide schedule availability in scheduling platform
7.  Complete required Attestation form Provide a photo for your digital ID 2. Study and pass the required exam 7. Become a Resident Inspector 7. Become a Resident Inspector
8. Receive RI Number with your Digital ID link 3. Schedule and Complete required Field Evaluations 8. Start receiving Inspection assignments based on demand 8. Start receiving Inspection assignments based on demand
Complete 1099 and bank deposit information with Codice 4. Provide schedule availability in scheduling platform   9. Self-study for the BBL certification training and pass the required exam
10.   Become a Resident Inspector and complete inspections 5.  Become a Resident Inspector
11.  Obtain additional certifications 6.  Start receiving Inspection assignments based on demand