I hate to sound too negative here because I really believe in the continuing education part of the program.
That being said, I'll give you a little history some of you may know.
AB717 was signed by the govenor on Oct. 4, 1995. It requires bldg inspectors and plan reviewers to be certified by a recognized entity (IAEI or ICC)and complete 45 hours of continuing education every three years.
No one from the state has ever asked me if I've got my hours in. Even my employer has not asked me.
Have you the contractor or electrician noticed an improvement in the knoweldge of inspectors or plan checkers in the last 10 years??? Still find inspectors who have no clue??? Enough said.
I have to grudgingly admit about that my dream of the program creating more knowledgeable electricians is probably going to remain a dream.
