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**Qualifications for Building Officials**:
– Building officials may act as project engineers or managers for the chief building official in some jurisdictions.
– Usual qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Building Surveying, or Construction Management.
– Some officials are licensed as Professional Engineers, Architects, or Building Certifiers.
– Building officials can become certified by meeting specific requirements.
– Extensive background in building construction is typically required.

**Regulations and Codes**:
– In Australia, laws are governed by individual state laws and territories, with Town Planning and Development concepts approved under state Town Planning Acts and Regulations.
– Building and Construction in Australia are governed by state Building Acts and Building Regulations.
– The National Construction Code (NCC) sets minimum standards for building construction in Australia.
– In the United States, the International Code Council (ICC) publishes the International Building Codes used by most jurisdictions.
– The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) are written by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

**National Construction Code (NCC)**:
– The NCC, formerly the Building Code of Australia (BCA), consists of three volumes that categorize building aspects based on use, size, and construction type.
– The NCC is upgraded bi-annually to consider new products and construction methods.
– The NCC references minimum Australian Standards for each aspect of construction work.
– Building Valuers in Australia are a separate discipline from Building Surveyors.
– The NCC is governed by the Australian Building Codes Board (ACBC) and involves various trade bodies and institutes.

**Building Control Bodies and Regulations**:
– Building control bodies (BCBs) in England and Wales can be established under Local Authority control or as private bodies (Approved Inspectors).
– Designers can offer alternative solutions to meet functional requirements under the Building Regulations, with the burden of proof on them to demonstrate performance satisfaction.
– Approved Documents issued by the Secretary of State provide guidance to support Building Regulations.
– Appeals against decisions made by BCBs can be made to the Secretary of State for determination based on the specific case facts.

**Certifications and Support for Building Officials**:
– Building officials may hold titles such as Accessibility Specialist (AS) or Certified Building Official (BO).
– The Weathertight Homes Resolution Service and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) provide resources and support for building officials.
– Building Official Limited (LB) is a recognized entity offering services in the field.
– Guidance and support for Building Regulations are available through Approved Documents issued by the Secretary of State.
– The appeals process ensures a fair and impartial review of decisions made by building control bodies.