CREDENTIALING
Master Code Professional Designation
The Master Code Professional (MCP™) is the highest level of designation the Code Council offers. The Code Council has certified thousands of individuals, but only a small select number have attained this high level of achievement: just over 1,000 individuals.
This special group is awarded an MCP™ Certificate recognizing this outstanding achievement. To obtain this level of certification requires and demonstrates commitment to the profession, diverse knowledge of codes, and a high level of self-initiative.
Master Code Professionals are typically responsible for all technical and management aspects of code enforcement.
FAQs
Duties of the MCP™
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- management of a code enforcement department;
- supervision of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and elevator inspectors and support staff;
- performing or supervising performance of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plan review; and
- when necessary, inspecting or supervising inspection of structures for compliance with the International Codes® and referenced standards.
Applicable Combination Designations
The below Code Council combination certifications have the following values.
Note: You cannot count both the component exams and the complete certification.
- Building Inspector = 5 credits –
Commercial Building Inspector (3 core credits) + Residential Building Inspector (2 core credits) - Electrical Inspector = 3 credits –
Commercial Electrical Inspector (2 core credits) + Residential Electrical Inspector (1 elective credit) - Plumbing Inspector = 3 credits –
Commercial Plumbing Inspector (2 core credits) + Residential Plumbing Inspector (1 elective credit) - Mechanical Inspector = 3 credits –
Commercial Mechanical Inspector (2 core credits) + Residential Mechanical Inspector (1 elective credit)
Benefits
Upon designation, Master Code Professionals receive:
- A special customized certificate
- A congratulatory letter from the Board President and CEO
- A unique MCP™ pin
- A sample press release
- Promotional Code for an Exclusive MCP™ jacket for new MCPs since January 1, 2019
(Existing MCPs™ prior to 1/1/2019 can purchase the MCP™ jacket on the online order form.)
ICC Pulse Podcast
Episode 61: The Noble Path to Master Code Professional
In the final episode of Season 6 of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we discuss the Master Code Professional (MCP) credential offered by the International Code Council, explaining its criteria, significance and the professional growth opportunities it provides.
The episode features insights from industry professionals, personal stories of achieving MCP status and discussions on the career advancements and networking benefits that come with this designation.
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