Building Inspectors

New to the building inspectors industry? Get on the path to a license! Follow the steps below:

Generally, providing proof that you have passed a nationally recognized examination approved by the Committee for each trade classification desired. You must pass the residential exam for the residential license classification in a trade, and you must pass both the residential and commercial exam for the unlimited license classification in a trade.
OR, seek a provisional license pending successfully passing examination, along with certification of your employing political subdivision and required fees.

Apply For License

Building Inspector License Application

For complete information on licensing requirements see the Rules and Laws for Building and Construction Inspector Regulations.

No. The Oklahoma Inspectors Act governs building and construction inspectors employed to perform building and construction inspections in a political subdivision having a population of more than 10,000.

To renew a Building and Construction Inspector license, the licensee shall submit evidence of having attended six (6) clock hours of approved continuing education for each license category (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building/structure) within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the term for which the license is to be issued. The courses must be approved by the Oklahoma Inspector Examiners Committee. For a list of approved CEU courses, visit “Continuing Education" page.

The application is available for download from this website by going to “Forms/Applications” and clicking on the specific form. Forms are also available at the CIB office, or a form can be mailed to you upon request. When a licensee or registrant has a change in address or phone number, notice to the CIB is required.

Building and Construction Inspectors

Path to Licensing

Testing/Exam Information

Continuing Education (CEU)

Documents and Applications

Rules/Laws

Building Inspector Committees and Boards

Further Resources

Building and Construction Inspector Industry FAQs