(a) The following providers are approved to offer instruction for continuing education credit hours:
- (1) The National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards.
- (2) A Federal, Commonwealth or state agency.
- (3) An accredited academic institution.
- (4) A model code organization or its accredited local chapter.
- (5) A trade association representing design professionals or the construction industry.
- (6) A National standards writing organization.
- (7) An association serving or representing Commonwealth municipalities.
- (8) Approved testing providers under § 401.6 (relating to certification categories and testing) for credit hours under § 401.9(c)(5) (relating to continuing education).
- (b) The Department will approve additional providers who demonstrate the competency to provide approved continuing education programs. An applicant for approval as a provider shall submit a completed Department-provided application and appropriate documentation that it meets the requirements of § 401.9. The Department will post a list of approved providers on its Internet website (www.dli.state.pa.us) and provide the list upon request.
- (c) The Department may revoke approval of any provider that does not comply with § 401.9 or this section. Actions will be taken subject to the right of notice, hearing and adjudication in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. (relating to administrative law and procedure).