About Us Certifications
IBTS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping local governments provide high-quality, cost-effective services, manage risk, and meet new challenges through public/non-profit partnerships. Established to provide unbiased professional services, IBTS is committed to promoting enduring solutions to strengthen communities, enhancing trust and confidence in governance and empowering people to serve communities - all with the goal of lessening the burdens of government.
With over 30 years of experience providing these services and oversight for the housing and construction industry throughout the United States, we boast the greatest level of capability and experience available.
As a reputable and nationwide technical services provider, IBTS has the capacity and commitment to attract and retain highly qualified and experienced personnel. IBTS staff members hold an extremely wide range of certifications and professional licenses, and the average IBTS inspector has fifteen years of experience. IBTS has a nationwide staff of over 120, and works with more than 40 of the industry's most respected and knowledgeable consultants, including engineers, architects, plan reviewers, inspectors, trainers and energy and regulatory specialists.
Professional Licenses
- Professional Architect
- Professional Engineer
- Engineer In Training
- Attorney
Certifications (By Certifying Agency)
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) |
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Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) |
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) |
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Building Performance Institute (BPI) |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
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The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) |
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U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) |
International Code Council
- Residential Building Inspector
- Combination Inspector
- Plumbing Inspector
- Residential Combination Inspector
- Combination Plans Examiner
- Plumbing Plans Examiner
- Residential Electrical Inspector
- Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
- Commercial Building Inspector
- Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
- Electrical Code Official
- Commercial Combination Inspector
- Residential Mechanical Inspector
- Electrical Inspector
- Commercial Electrical Inspector
- Residential Plumbing Inspector
- Electrical Plans Examiner
- Commercial Energy Inspector
- Master Code Professional
- Elevator Inspector
- Commercial Energy Plans Examiner
- Building Code Official
- Mechanical Code Official
- Commercial Mechanical Inspector
- Building Inspector
- Mechanical Inspector
- Commercial Plumbing Inspector
- Building Plans Examiner
- Mechanical Plans Examiner
- Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector
- Certified Building Official
- Plumbing Code Official
- Disaster Response Inspector
Additional Training
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance
- Incident Command System, Basic
- National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction
- An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel
- Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams
- National Response Plan (NRP), an Introduction
- Basic Disaster Operations
- Introduction to Debris Operations in FEMA's Public Assistance Program
- Principles of Emergency Management
- Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow
- Introduction to Mitigation
- Public Assistance Operations I
- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction
- Public Assistance Operations II
- Developing and Managing Volunteers
- Introduction to the Incident Command System
- Radiological Emergency Management
- Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position
- Introduction to the Public Assistance Process
- Radiological Emergency Response
- Emergency Planning
- Leadership and Influence
- Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
- Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures
- Managing Floodplain Development Through the National Flood Insurance Program
- State Disaster Management
- Exercise Design
- Mitigation for Homeowners: The Professional in Emergency Management
Mission
Our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of today...Board of Directors
IBTS's work is guided by a Board of Directors consisting of representatives of five national associations...History
In 1999, IBTS was recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit...Certifications
IBTS is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and experienced personnel...Annual Reports
IBTS’s Annual Reports highlight key achievements in adding value to communities, governments, and the planet...Testimonials
Contract Vehicles
IBTS works with many grant, contract, and service agreement vehicles, to include GSA...Locations
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IBTS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance
services directly to, or on behalf of, government agencies at all levels.
These services include inspections, plan reviews, building department services, education and training, staff augmentation, policy and procedure development, cost evaluation, energy ratings, and auditing.
