2021 Code Change Training
Training Requirements
Deadline for Code Change Training completion for the 2021 Virginia code cycle: January 18, 2025.
The 2021 Virginia Codes were officially adopted on January 18, 2024, and all DHCD certificate holders certified on or before this date were and are required to complete 2021 cycle Code Change Training (CCT) to maintain their DHCD Certification(s) in active status.
The “Administrative and Related” AND “Administrative Refresher” modules are required for all DHCD certifications. To determine which additional modules are required for your certification(s), refer to the “2021 Code Change Training Requirements” document in the Resources section at right.
2021 Code Cycle Training Format
In-person CCT training concluded in the Spring of 2024 and the 2021 cycle training is available exclusively in an online self-paced format through the Code Academy Learning Center which requires a free Learning Center account. For more information on accessing the Code Academy Learning Center, click here.
Available 2021 Code Cycle Learning Center Courses
The complete 2021 Code Change training is broken into the following eight self-paced modules (exact Learning Center course names are shown):
- VBCA - 2021 Code Change Training - Administrative and Related Codes (Required for ALL persons certified on or before 1/18/2024)
- VBCA - 2021 Code Change Training - Administrative Refresher (Required for ALL persons certified on or before 1/18/2024)
- VBCA - 2021 Code Change Training - Virginia Residential Code Module
- VBCA - 2021 Code Change Training - Commercial Building Bundle (VCC, VEBC, VECC-Commercial)
- VBCA - 2021 Code Change Training - National Electrical Code
- VBCA - 2021 Code Change Training - Virginia Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes
- VBCA - 2021 Code Change Training - Virginia Plumbing Code
- VBCA - 2021 Code Change Training - 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standard
Code Change Module Tracking – Once a course is completed through the Learning Center, a record of completion is immediately shown on your Learning Center transcripts page, and the course will also appear in your DHCD training history within two weeks.
AVAILABLE 2018 CODE CHANGE COURSES
Once Logged In, to locate a specific 2018 code change module, search "2018" and the name of the module, e.g. "2018 Virginia plumbing code.” (exact Learning Center course names are shown):
- 2018 CCT – Residential Bundle - 2 Self-Paced Modules:
- Virginia Residential Code (VRC)
- Residential Energy (VECC-Residential Provisions)
- 2018 CCT – Commercial Bundle - 3 Self-Paced Modules:
- Virginia Construction Code (VCC)
- Commercial Energy (VECC - Commercial Provisions)
- Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC)
- 2018 CCT – Administrative Bundle - 7 Self-Paced Modules:
- Administrative Refresher
- Administrative Module (Administrative provisions, VA Certification Standards, Manufactured Housing, Industrialized Buildings, and Amusement Device)
- International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC)
- Elevator (Elevator and Escalator provisions)
- Fire Edits (explanation and background of recent changes to SFPC)
- SFPC (Statewide Fire Prevention Code)
- Virginia Maintenance Code (Note that VA has dropped the "property" for 2018)
- 2018 CCT – Trade Bundle - 4 Self-Paced Modules:
- Virginia Plumbing Code (VPC)
- Virginia Mechanical Code (VMC)
- Virginia Fuel Gas Code (VFGC)
- National Electrical Code (NEC)
TRAINING PROVIDERS
Although DHCD is the primary provider of code change training in Virginia, the agency partners with several organizations to maximize the availability of Code Change Training to code officials. These approved providers utilize DHCD materials and VBCA-approved instructors. Completion of these offerings is reflected on the JPVBCA Online Registration System once attendance sheets are submitted to the Code Academy. For information regarding training provider schedules, please contact the provider directly.
OTHER STATE AGENCY APPROVALS
Besides DHCD, other certifying or licensing entities may require the completion of continuing education or code update training. In cooperation with the Department of Professional Occupational Regulation (DPOR) and with the Department of Fire Programs (VDFP), certain DHCD courses may qualify for continuing education credit training towards journeyman or master license, and 1031 certification, respectively.
DHCD is an approved DPOR provider of continuing education. Students who wish to receive DPOR credit for VBCA classes must notify VBCA, and will be asked to provide their complete DPOR license information, including license number. VBCA will then forward all data to DPOR for processing. Any questions regarding license renewal requirements should be directed to DPOR.
Certain DHCD programs also qualify for continuing education credit with the VDFP for 1031 credit. All questions regarding VDFP credit should be directed to VDFP.
