“And for those who don`t know,” added Mayor Tony Kennon. “Even though we seem to be a small town in our community, we are a very big city when it comes to construction. And the level of inspection required for what we`re doing is pretty amazing, actually compared to the rest of the state. We have an excellent (staff) and this master designation really sets us apart. Thank you for that. “The Professional Master Frame designation is the highest level of ICC certification awarded,” City Building Officer Lannie Smith told council at its May 19 meeting. “It`s kind of a gold standard for building code professionals and it shows a lot of hard work and a lot of testing and training. Adam is one of only 14 people in the state to carry this designation and only one person in 800 in the world. He was promoted to Chief Inspector and then his current role as Plan Reviewer. Roberson is the city`s first master code professional. “And probably one in four in the entire Gulf Coast region,” Smith said. “We are very proud of Adam and what he has done and what he brings to the city and citizens of Orange Beach. He does a great job.

To become an MCP, a candidate must first earn ten core ICC certifications as well as an additional number of ICC electives. Typical MCPs have 17 or more ICC certifications. Certified individuals must complete an additional 60 hours of continuing education every three years to maintain their active status. CAMs are generally responsible for all technical and management aspects of code enforcement and include tasks ranging from managing a code enforcement department to supervising inspectors and plan reviewers. To learn more about GBA`s code services, visit www.gbateam.com/services/consulting-building-code-services/ Master Code Professional is the most prestigious certification an individual can earn from the International Code Council. To achieve this certification, a health and safety worker must demonstrate excellent recommendations from employers, knowledge of extremely high standards of safety regulations, and a general commitment to the profession. There are currently less than 1000 Master Code certified professionals worldwide. If you obtain this certification, you will receive a gold pin in the shape of an International Code Council logo (a quarter or a sphere). Once a person is registered as a master code professional, they typically work in jobs where they review and apply the different codes in their respective industry.

These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading a code enforcement department, supervising health and safety teams in local industries, and monitoring and reviewing reports related to building, electrical and mechanical safety. Andrew Burt, Building Manager for GBA Mission Critical, has received the prestigious Master Code Professional (MCP) designation from the International Code Council (ICC). This achievement is the highest level of certification from the Code Council and the “gold standard” for demonstrating competence in the code profession. Although the Council has certified thousands of people, fewer than 900 professionals worldwide have achieved this high level of performance. For more information on ICC MCP certification, see www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/master-code-professionals-of-the-international-code-council/ Andrew leads the code services team at GBA`s new office in Columbia, Missouri. Although GBA has been providing coding services for many years, the group grew significantly due to an influx of work at the University of Missouri – Columbia and triggered the opening of the new GBA office. Roberson has been with the city for eight years. He started as an inspector without certification, Smith said, but “took off with his training and testing.” “We are very proud of Andy for delivering this outstanding performance,” said Doug Van Meter, GBA Director/Senior Vice President – Mission Critical. “Andy`s work ethic and leadership skills are a big part of the success of GBA`s participation in the NextGen precision healthcare facility, which was completed in 2021. Andy has a bright future at GBA and we look forward to continuing to develop this area.

All council members thanked Roberson for his service to the city and congratulated him on this achievement. Adam Roberson, a plan reviewer for the City of Orange Beach, was recognized by the City Council on Tuesday, May 19 for the recent status of Master Code Professional (MCP™) at the International Code Council.