County clarifies ICC testing versus active certification for contractor registration
Board members raised confusion over ICC certification and County registration; staff clarified that Lake County requires proof of passing the relevant exam for registration but does not require active national certification (continuing education) to register locally, although active accreditation is necessary for some insurers and other jurisdictions.
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Board members asked whether continuing education or active ICC accreditation is required to register as a general contractor in Lake County. Staff explained the county's policy requires applicants to provide proof that they passed the required exam (evidence of testing) for the level of work they will register to do, but that keeping national certification active (through continuing education credits) is a separate professional choice and not required by county registration.
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