Section 642-1-9 - CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THIRD-PARTY INSPECTORS1.Authority to Establish StandardsA. The training and certification committee of the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board shall determine the standards for certifying building officials and third-party inspectors. Standards shall enumerate the knowledge and training required to ensure that building officials and third-party inspectors have the basic understanding needed to apply the MUBEC and the ongoing education needed to stay current with code changes and amendments.2.Training and Certification ProgramA. The Maine Department of Public Safety, Office of State Fire Marshal ("Department") shall administer the training and certification program in accordance with the standards established in Section 11.1. The Department shall adopt by rule the certification and recertification standards set by the training and certification committee.(1)Review of Training Content.The training and certification committee of the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board shall annually review the building standards training and certification program to: (a) Assure the training content meets the needs of code enforcement officers, municipal building officials, and third-party inspectors;(b) Evaluate training materials for consistency with the Maine Uniform Building Code and Energy Code;(c) Confirm that training courses are regularly offered in geographically diverse locations; and(d) Confirm that training for municipal building officials is fully-funded by the State.