The purpose of this article is to provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the new Code Enforcement Programs as it relates to Credentials.
ICC Credentials
Q. Are the Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector (64) and Zoning Inspector (75) exams and certifications being retired?
A. No. The Code Council is not retiring the Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector or Zoning Inspector exams and related certifications.
Q. I already have the Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector and Zoning Inspector certifications. Can I use those to get the new certifications?
A. If you hold active Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector and Zoning Inspector certifications as of January 12, 2026, you will automatically receive the Code Enforcement Technician certification (CE-T) by January 16th, 2026.
If you only hold either the Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector or Zoning Inspector certification, you will have until March 1, 2026 to obtain the other certification by passing the exam. This option will be available for candidates through March 1, 2026.
After March 1, 2026, you will need to pass the Code Enforcement Technician examination to obtain the Code Enforcement Technician Certification (CE-T).
Example 1:
Candidate 1 has an active Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification. If the candidate wants to obtain the CE-T Code Enforcement Technician certification through this transition process, they will have until March 1, 2026 to take and pass the Zoning Inspector certification exam.
Example 2:
Candidate 2 does not hold either the Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector or Zoning Inspector certifications. If they wants to obtain the CE-T Code Enforcement Technician certification through this transition process, they will have until March 1, 2026 to take and pass both the Zoning Inspector and Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification exams.
To obtain the new Code Enforcement Officer certification (CE-O), you must pass the Code Enforcement Officer examination.
Q. Do I have to renew my CE-T and/or CE-O certifications?
A. Yes, the CE-T and CE-O certifications follow the same ICC renewal process as other certifications. All ICC certifications are renewed through your myICC account. For detailed instructions, please visit our Renewals page. Link to renewals page: Renewals page
Q. What will happen to my existing ICC/AACE combination certification designations?
A. The ICC/AACE certifications listed below will become Legacy Certifications. Legacy Certifications are no longer issued by ICC; however, they will continue to be maintained through the ICC renewal process:
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- 73: ICC/AACE Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO)
- 76: ICC/AACE Certified Code Enforcement Administrator (CCEA)
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Q. How do I renew my ICC/AACE CCEO or ICC/AACE CCEA certification issued prior to January 2026?
A. You can renew your ICC issued CCEO and CCEA certifications through your myICC account. For detailed instructions, please visit our Renewals page. Link to renewals page: Renewals page
Q. Do I have to be an ICC member to earn ICC certifications?
A. No. Membership is not required to obtain ICC certifications. However, ICC members enjoy significant benefits, including:
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- Discounted pricing on certification exams, reference materials purchased through the ICC Store, and certification renewals.
- Access to exclusive resources and a wide range of additional member benefits.
- To learn more about the advantages of ICC membership, visit:
https://www.iccsafe.org/membership/member-benefits
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AACE Credentials
Q. How can I obtain the AACE CCEO or CCEA certification after January 2026?
A. To earn an AACE certification, please visit the AACE website: www.aace1.org.