I have been working in code enforcement for 32 years. I've seen great contract work and not so good contract work. The difference, to a large degree is the understanding of the code intent, by the workers. To require a minimum amount of continuing education for the licensed tradesmen is not only reasonable, but is critical to keeping the industry up to date on the requirements of the code. Without this continuing education, the codes change and the contractors are caught unaware. Not fair to them. The contractor does not do the code compliant construction the project owner has paid for. Not fair to them. We, as code administrators go out and have to reject the project, irritate the contractor we've just rejected (for the same work we approved 6 months ago) and go out and re-inspect the work, when we're all shorthanded too. Not fair to us! I understand that DPOR has staffing issues in running this program. Change the program, but don't eliminate it. Change from a 2-year cycle to a 3-year cycle, which by the way would coincide better with the Building Code adoption process in the State. Expand the acceptable training. Some training is better than no training. If you require a Barber to stay current, I don't understand why you wouldn't want the person who runs the electrical wiring in your home to stay current with the latest updates in the industry. Bad hair day VS Your house burns down?