HCAI Inspector of Records Class C Course
Class C Program Description
This comprehensive program will lead you through a book by book, chapter by chapter series of fill in the blank questions, and multiple-choice and true and false question quizzes to help you gain important knowledge and identify the most relevant sections of the code books that you will need to know as a working IOR as well as to ultimately assist you in passing the Hospital Inspector Certification Examination. You will also be able to further prepare for the Hospital Inspector Certification Examination (HICE) by gaining access to our extensive library of webinars and ultimately test your knowledge with mock final exams addressing each of the Title 24 – HCAI California Code of Regulations and Associated Reference Standards.
The Class C Hospital Inspector may inspect and must be knowledgeable in one or more areas of construction specialty, including but not limited to the areas listed in Section 7-204(c) 1 of the 2019 California Administrative Code, but may not inspect the complete scope of construction authorized for Class A and B inspectors. The Class C inspector must be HCAI certified in the specialty area and possess a valid certification for the work to be inspected.
The California Building Standards Code and Reference Materials for Examinations needed for the Program and the Hospital Inspector Certification Examination are not included in the Program cost and must be purchased separately.
You are encouraged to visit the HCAI website for additional updated details about the exam, minimum qualifications, exam dates and deadlines for application.
| Course Name | Course Price |
|---|---|
| HCAI IOR Training Class C Course | $345.00 |
With Specialty of Anchorage and Bracing of Non-Structural Components Program
| Course Name | Course Price |
|---|---|
| HCAI IOR Training Class C Course - with Specialty of Anchorage and Bracing of Non-Structural Components | $520.00 |
The HCAI Inspector of Records Class C exams are administered as follows:
One-Hour Examination – For Class C Specialties except “Anchorage and Bracing of Non-Structural Components
For all Class C specialties except “Anchorage and Bracing of Non-Structural Components” and “Architectural” specialties, the Class C Hospital Inspector examination is a one-hour examination consisting of multiple-choice questions (open book) to measure the candidate’s understanding of Chapter 7 of the current California Administrative Code. To be successful in the Class C one-hour certification examination, a candidate must obtain an overall minimum score of 75%. The Class C Section of the webpage will be substituted for the technical aspect of the examination for all Class C Hospital Inspector specialties except for the “Anchorage and Bracing of Non-Structural Components” and “Architectural” specialties.
Two-Hour Examination - For the Class C “Anchorage and Bracing of Non-Structural Components” or “Architectural” Class C specialty
For the “Anchorage and Bracing of Non-Structural Components” or “Architectural” Class C specialty, the candidate must take a two-hour examination consisting of multiple-choice questions (open book) to measure the candidate’s understanding of Chapter 7 of the current California Administrative Code, as well as applicable portions of the current California Building Standards Code. To be successful in the Class C two-hour certification examination, the candidate must obtain an overall minimum score of 75%.
If a certified Class C Hospital Inspector applies for additional Class C certification(s) within three years of passing the administrative section of the examination, additional certifications will be issued upon receipt of evidence of valid certification; it would not be necessary to retake the administrative examination. To add the “Architectural” or “OSHPD Anchorage and Bracing of Non-structural Components” Class C certifications to the applicant would have to present evidence of successful completion of the HCAI examination in these specialties.
Refer to the Acceptable Reference Materials for Examinations web page for a complete list of codes and standards. Most questions are multiple-choice; however, there may also be true-false and/or essay questions.
Minimum Qualifications for the Class C Hospital Inspector Exam
- High school graduation or the equivalent and four (4) years’ experience involving commercial or institutional building projects as the representative in testing, inspection or observation of construction for an architect, engineer, owner, local building official, local fire authority, testing lab, specialty contractor, or general contractor, and must possess a valid certification issued by an organization
specified below:• Accessibility – Division of the State Architect Certification as a Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
• Anchorage/Bracing of Nonstructural Components – Certification to be administered by OSHPD (Refer to the Acceptable Reference Materials for Exams page) Certification to be administered by the Office
• Electrical – International Code Council (ICC) certification as a California Commercial Electrical Inspector
• Fire Alarm – National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification in “Fire Alarm Systems, Level III” or International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Commercial Fire Alarm Inspector
• Fire Resistive Construction – International Code Council (ICC) certification as a California Commercial Building Inspector
• Framing and Drywall – International Code Council (ICC) certification as a California Commercial Building Inspector
• Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems – National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification in “Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems, Level III”
• Mechanical – International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) certification as a California Mechanical Inspector
• Medical Gas Systems – National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC) Certification as Medical Gas Inspector 6020
• Plumbing – International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) certification as a California Plumbing Inspector
• Roofing – International Code Council (ICC) certification as a California Commercial Building Inspector
In addition to the experience requirements described in 2 and 3 below, the applicant must have certification corresponding to the Class C certification sought as identified above. The Office, at its sole discretion may accept the equivalent certification by other state or nationally-recognized organizations. Experience may be substituted with college education with major work in architecture, engineering, building inspection and/or construction on ayear-for-year basis for a maximum of two (2) years; or - Possess a valid California license/registration as an engineer and two (2) years’ experience involving building projects as an architect’s, engineer’s, owner’s, local building official’s, local fire authority’s, specialty contractor’s or general contractor’s representative in testing inspection or observation of
construction and must possess at least one (1) valid certificate issued by an organization that is listed or described in item 1 above; or - Possess a valid California license/registration as a civil, mechanical, or electrical engineer, or a valid California license as an architect and must possess at least one (1) valid certificate issued by an organization that is listed or described in item 1 above.