Virginia has been a leader in Code enforcement for many years. I believe the reason for that is because we continue to educate those in Code enforcement and  contractors. We must strive to continually advance our abilities for the safety of our citizens.How can we learn without instruction,how can we improve without updated information? I am requesting DPOR to reconsider eliminating the CEU requirement because I believe this is the very backbone of our profession. The requirements are not stringent,the cost is not prohibitive and the results we see daily are rewarding. Let's continue to lead the nation by requiring continuing education for all involved in the construction industry. Following the status quo only gets you further and further behind. We must move ahead daily ! Thanks for your consideration!