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Every code, certification, license, and insurance requirement that governs the trades — in one place. The same requirement can matter to you two ways: as a credential for your career, and as something your company needs to operate. Filter by your trade, your level, and which lens you're looking through.Licensing by trade + state · expanding
Certifications that move you up
The cards, certs, and licenses that get you hired and take you from apprentice to journeyman to master — EPA 608, OSHA 10/30, NABCEP, and the licensing your trade requires.
Show career credentials →What it takes to operate legally
The licensing, insurance, and compliance you need to stand up and run a shop — contractor and business licenses, general liability, workers' comp, bonding, and the codes you're inspected against.
Show company requirements →See what's relevant to you. Add your trade, level, and the certs you already hold to your Trade Card — we'll surface the credentials and training that matter for where you are and where you're headed.
Build your Trade Card →OSHA Construction Standards
29 CFR 1926Federal workplace safety standards specifically for the construction industry covering fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, and more.
International Residential Code
IRCThe International Residential Code (IRC) is a model code published by the International Code Council (ICC) that establishes minimum requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. It is a comprehensive, stand-alone code combining building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy conservation, and electrical provisions for residential construction.
OSHA 10/30-Hour
OSHA 10/30The OSHA Outreach Training Program offers voluntary 10-hour and 30-hour courses that teach workers to recognize, avoid, abate, and prevent common job-related safety and health hazards. The 10-hour course targets entry-level workers, while the 30-hour course is intended for supervisors and workers with some safety responsibility.
NRCA
NRCAThe National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and a leading authority in the roofing industry, representing all segments of the roofing trade. Founded in 1886, it serves as the voice of roofing professionals for information, education, technology, and advocacy.
FORTIFIED Home / Roof
FORTIFIEDA voluntary construction standard for high-wind and hail resilience. A trained roofer or builder does the work and an independent FORTIFIED Evaluator documents it before IBHS issues the designation.
Wildfire Prepared Home
Wildfire PreparedAn IBHS designation for homes retrofitted against wildfire, at Essential (Base) and Enhanced (Plus) levels.
Wildfire Defense Certificate
Wildfire DefenseA training certificate for building and landscape professionals on defending homes against wildfire, run by USGBC California.
CA Chapter 7A / WUI Code
CBC 7ACalifornia's wildfire-exposure construction requirements, formerly CBC Chapter 7A and CRC R337.
CA Zone 0
Zone 0A proposed California rule for the ember-resistant zone nearest a home. Effective date unconfirmed.
FL Wind-Mitigation Inspection
FL 627.711Who may sign Florida's wind-mitigation verification form that insurers use to price hurricane discounts.
FORTIFIED Roofing Company (listed in FORTIFIED Provider Directory)
FRCFPDFORTIFIED Roofing Company (listed in FORTIFIED Provider Directory), issued by IBHS (wind). Since 2025-11-01 any FORTIFIED designation requires roof installed by a certified FORTIFIED Roofing Company
Certified FORTIFIED Wise Roofing Contractor (individual)
CFWRCCertified FORTIFIED Wise Roofing Contractor (individual), issued by IBHS (wind). Qualifier for FORTIFIED Roofing Company; must hold position of authority
Certified FORTIFIED Home Evaluator
CFHECertified FORTIFIED Home Evaluator, issued by IBHS (wind).
CA voluntary home hardening certification program (AB 1934, Ch. 763 Stats 2026)
C1C7S2CA voluntary home hardening certification program (AB 1934, Ch. 763 Stats 2026), issued by CA Office of the State Fire Marshal (wildfire).
Home Hardening Certification Program for professionals (SB County FSC / Wildfire DefenseWorks)
HHCPCFHome Hardening Certification Program for professionals (SB County FSC / Wildfire DefenseWorks), issued by Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council with Wildfire DefenseWorks (wildfire).
IBHS FORTIFIED Commercial
IFCIBHS FORTIFIED Commercial, issued by IBHS (wind).
SC Safe Home participating contractor/inspector
SSHSC Safe Home participating contractor/inspector, issued by South Carolina Department of Insurance (wind). See scsh-sc.
OID Approved Contractor (Strengthen Oklahoma Homes)
OACOHOID Approved Contractor (Strengthen Oklahoma Homes), issued by Oklahoma Insurance Department (wind). CIB licence + FORTIFIED Roofer ID + 2026 application form.
Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) / HVHZ product approval
NOAMiami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) / HVHZ product approval, issued by Miami-Dade County Product Control (wind). NOA is issued to manufacturers only; HVHZ installers must use NOA-listed products.
TDI Windstorm Inspection Program (WPI-8 certificate of compliance)
TWIPTDI Windstorm Inspection Program (WPI-8 certificate of compliance), issued by Texas Department of Insurance (wind). Inspection by TDI-appointed Texas PE or TDI windstorm inspector (WPI-8 during construction); WPI-8-E by Texas PE for completed work.
NGBS Green Certification (ICC 700)
NGBSICC 700 is the National Green Building Standard for homes and residential buildings. Home Innovation Research Labs certifies projects to it at the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Emerald level.
Green Globes
GGGreen Globes is Green Building Initiative's green-building rating program for commercial and multifamily projects, with assessor-led review. GBI's pages describe commercial real estate and multifamily protocols and do not mention single-family homes.
Enterprise Green Communities Criteria
EGCGreen-building criteria for affordable housing from Enterprise Community Partners, covering energy, health and resilience, with Certification, Certification Plus and Certification Plus Zero Emissions tiers.
PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson
CPHTPassive House Institute certificate for construction trades on building to the Passive House standard, awarded by passing a 120-minute exam through an accredited provider, in class or online.