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MARYLAND INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING CERTIFICATION
EXAM – 2026/2027 COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
INDUSTRIALIZED
Prepare effectively for the Maryland Industrialized Building Certification Exam with
this focused study resource. It supports review of industrialized building standards,
construction requirements, inspections, safety regulations, codes, and certification
procedures. Use the material to reinforce your technical knowledge, review key
topics, and identify areas that may require additional study. This resource is suited for
construction professionals, building inspectors, contractors, and candidates
preparing for Maryland certification examinations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: CODE ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION BOARD & LEGAL
FRAMEWORK (Questions 1–15)
Question #1
Who appoints the members of the Code Enforcement Certification Board?
A. The Governor of Maryland
B. The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor
C. The Code Enforcement Certification Board itself
D. The Building Codes Administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor appoints
the members of the Code Enforcement Certification Board to serve at the
Secretary's pleasure.
Question #2
How many members serve on the Code Enforcement Certification Board?
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A. Five
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Eleven
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Code Enforcement Certification Board consists of nine
members.
Question #3
How many certified code enforcement officials must serve on the Code
Enforcement Certification Board?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board includes four certified code enforcement officials.
Question #4
Which of the following professional groups is NOT represented on the Code
Enforcement Certification Board?
A. Licensed architect
B. Registered engineer
C. Licensed real estate broker
D. Building industry representative
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board includes a licensed architect, a registered engineer,
a representative of the Maryland Department of Labor, an educator, and a
building industry representative. A licensed real estate broker is not listed.
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Question #5
What must an applicant do to become a certified code enforcement official?
A. Complete a four-year degree in engineering
B. Take and pass a written examination on pertinent building codes
C. Have ten years of construction experience
D. Submit a letter of recommendation from a Board member
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An applicant shall take and pass a written examination on
pertinent building codes.
Question #6
Which Maryland agency is currently responsible for the Maryland
Industrialized Building and Manufactured Homes Program?
A. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
B. Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry, Building Codes
Administration
C. Maryland Department of the Environment
D. Maryland State Police
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and
Industry, Building Codes Administration fulfills the mandate of
administering the Maryland Industrialized Building and Manufactured Homes
Program.
Question #7
The statutory authority for industrialized buildings in Maryland is found in
which Title of the Public Safety Article?
A. Title 10
B. Title 12
C. Title 14
D. Title 16
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The legal framework is found in Public Safety Article, Title 12,
Subtitles 3, covering industrialized buildings and manufactured homes.
Question #8
According to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), which regulation
governs industrialized buildings?
A. COMAR 05.02.01
B. COMAR 09.12.52
C. COMAR 10.01.01
D. COMAR 12.01.01
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: COMAR 09.12.52 governs industrialized buildings and
manufactured homes in Maryland. This was previously COMAR 05.02.04.
Question #9
When did the Building Codes Administration transfer from DHCD to the
Department of Labor?
A. January 1, 2016
B. January 1, 2017
C. July 1, 2018
D. January 1, 2020
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maryland's regulations on modular buildings were re-codified
from COMAR 05.02.04 to COMAR 09.12.52 with the Building Codes
Administration transferring from DHCD to DLLR on July 1, 2018.
Question #10
Which of the following is defined as an "industrialized building" under
Maryland law?
MARYLAND INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING CERTIFICATION
EXAM – 2026/2027 COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
INDUSTRIALIZED
Prepare effectively for the Maryland Industrialized Building Certification Exam with
this focused study resource. It supports review of industrialized building standards,
construction requirements, inspections, safety regulations, codes, and certification
procedures. Use the material to reinforce your technical knowledge, review key
topics, and identify areas that may require additional study. This resource is suited for
construction professionals, building inspectors, contractors, and candidates
preparing for Maryland certification examinations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: CODE ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION BOARD & LEGAL
FRAMEWORK (Questions 1–15)
Question #1
Who appoints the members of the Code Enforcement Certification Board?
A. The Governor of Maryland
B. The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor
C. The Code Enforcement Certification Board itself
D. The Building Codes Administration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor appoints
the members of the Code Enforcement Certification Board to serve at the
Secretary's pleasure.
Question #2
How many members serve on the Code Enforcement Certification Board?
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A. Five
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Eleven
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Code Enforcement Certification Board consists of nine
members.
Question #3
How many certified code enforcement officials must serve on the Code
Enforcement Certification Board?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board includes four certified code enforcement officials.
Question #4
Which of the following professional groups is NOT represented on the Code
Enforcement Certification Board?
A. Licensed architect
B. Registered engineer
C. Licensed real estate broker
D. Building industry representative
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board includes a licensed architect, a registered engineer,
a representative of the Maryland Department of Labor, an educator, and a
building industry representative. A licensed real estate broker is not listed.
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Question #5
What must an applicant do to become a certified code enforcement official?
A. Complete a four-year degree in engineering
B. Take and pass a written examination on pertinent building codes
C. Have ten years of construction experience
D. Submit a letter of recommendation from a Board member
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An applicant shall take and pass a written examination on
pertinent building codes.
Question #6
Which Maryland agency is currently responsible for the Maryland
Industrialized Building and Manufactured Homes Program?
A. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
B. Department of Labor, Division of Labor and Industry, Building Codes
Administration
C. Maryland Department of the Environment
D. Maryland State Police
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Labor and
Industry, Building Codes Administration fulfills the mandate of
administering the Maryland Industrialized Building and Manufactured Homes
Program.
Question #7
The statutory authority for industrialized buildings in Maryland is found in
which Title of the Public Safety Article?
A. Title 10
B. Title 12
C. Title 14
D. Title 16
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The legal framework is found in Public Safety Article, Title 12,
Subtitles 3, covering industrialized buildings and manufactured homes.
Question #8
According to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), which regulation
governs industrialized buildings?
A. COMAR 05.02.01
B. COMAR 09.12.52
C. COMAR 10.01.01
D. COMAR 12.01.01
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: COMAR 09.12.52 governs industrialized buildings and
manufactured homes in Maryland. This was previously COMAR 05.02.04.
Question #9
When did the Building Codes Administration transfer from DHCD to the
Department of Labor?
A. January 1, 2016
B. January 1, 2017
C. July 1, 2018
D. January 1, 2020
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maryland's regulations on modular buildings were re-codified
from COMAR 05.02.04 to COMAR 09.12.52 with the Building Codes
Administration transferring from DHCD to DLLR on July 1, 2018.
Question #10
Which of the following is defined as an "industrialized building" under
Maryland law?
