This question was asked by some designers, who are looking for good Building Code Consultant. Based on my personal experience, there is a golden standard: One should have at least 3 years experience of building design in an architectural firm + 8 years experience of Building Code Engineer in a Municipality to be qualified as a Building Code Consultant.
Let me tell you why:
3 years working in an architectural firm, one will know how to read blueprints of buildings from small to complex.
8 years working in a Municipality, one will learn the process of Building Code enforcement. During this period, one will spend:
6 months on Building Code training and test for Building Official license.
2 years to be comfortable for reviewing single family houses.
2 years to be comfortable for reviewing row houses, condos and apartments
2 years to be comfortable for reviewing interior and exterior renovations.
2 years to be comfortable for reviewing commercial new buildings.
When one is comfortable to review all kinds of buildings and enforce the Building Code accordingly, one might be a good Building Code Consultant.
Don't be confused by the title of Fire Engineer or Fire Code Consultant, who has nothing with the Building Code.
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