2015 ICC B2 Commercial Building Inspector Home Study Course

Passing your ICC B2 exam is guaranteed! Conveniently review everything required to PASS YOUR EXAM, With help from our 2015 B2 Commercial Building Inspector Course.

First, Read our “Navigating the 2015 IBC: A Code Primer – For ICC B2 Commercial Building Inspectors”. This manual will familiarize you with the structure of the code contained within the 35 chapters of the IBC. ICC International Building Code.

Next, the “Commercial Building Instructor Study Guide” provides over a thousand practice questions.

Finally, our “Online Study Center” allows you to study individual questions and answers as well as take multiple practice exams. These appear as Book Study Mode ● Flash Card Mode ● Chapter Test Mode ● and Exam Simulation Mode. Final exams consist of full-length timed practice tests similar to the ICC exam.

 TEXTBOOK – NAVIGATING THE 2015 IBC: A Code Primer – For ICC Commercial Building Inspectors:

Our “NAVIGATING THE 2015 IBC” manual helps students review the (IBC) International Building Code. The manual focuses specifically on the IBC’s relationship to the B2 Certification Exam.

This manual covers the use, layout, and content of the 35 chapters of the 2015 IBC. This manual is the starting point for the TLC ICC Certification Training Program.

 BOOKLET – NAVIGATING THE ACI 318-14 – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary: 

The “ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements” booklet provides a brief introduction to ACI 318-14, IBC Chapter 19 Concrete.

 TEXTBOOK – THE 2015 COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR STUDY GUIDE:

The “Commercial Building Inspector Study Guide” provides over 1000 practice questions from chapters 1-35 related to the building inspector exam. Practice questions come from the 2015 IBC – International Building Code published by the ICC.

 ONLINE STUDY CENTER – Book Study Mode, Flash Card Study Mode, Chapter Test Mode, Exam Simulation Mode:

Access practice questions & simulated exams from any device with internet access! Online features include virtual flashcards, 1000+ practice questions, chapter exams, & mock final exams.

Our “Online Study Center” allows you to focus your study time by reviewing only the questions that are unfamiliar. Mark questions you know as DONE, and they will appear only on the mock final exams. Practice exams also provide additional feedback on questions answered incorrectly.

SIMULATED ONLINE EXAMS: Chapter tests and final exams allow you to check your progress while you master our study material. Practice tests provide real-time feedback and enable you to concentrate only on subjects needing improvement. Practice exams help you rapidly gain confidence and knowledge to pass your ICC Certification Exam effortlessly.

ONE YEAR ONLINE ACCESS: 1-year full access membership to our Online Study Center. Conveniently study in your home or office without wasting valuable time traveling to distant ICC classes. Our program is a reliable and affordable way to pass your B2 Commercial Building Inspector Exam at home, online.

THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE A COPY OF THE 2015 (IBC) COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODE. IF YOU DO NOT OWN A COPY OF THE CODEBOOK, YOU SHOULD ACQUIRE ONE IMMEDIATELY.

HOW TO USE THE 2015 IBC (for the ICC B2 Commercial Building inspector Exam)

Designed specifically for the B2 Commercial Building Inspector exam, this manual will familiarize you with the use, layout, and content chapters 1 through 35 of the 2015 IBC. The manual also provides a comprehensive review of study questions similar to those found on the ICC B2 Exam.

Textbook includes

• The purpose and layout of the code
• How to navigate the IBC
• Code reference exercises, speed drills
• Exam Breakdown
• Using the Table of Contents
• Breaking down questions by subject (Chapters 1-35)
  • Keyword Identification, how to Identify the subject of a question for easy reference.
  • How to search for a code article by referencing the INDEX
  • Code reference example questions with in-depth solutions.

NAVIGATING THE ACI 318-14 Navigation Booklet 

The “ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements” booklet provides A brief introduction to navigating the ACI, IBC Chapter 19 Concrete.

2015 B2 Commercial Building Inspector Study Manual.

The B2 Exam Preparation manual covers the chapters of the 2015 International Building Code, IBC published by the ICC. The B2 Exam Commercial Building Inspector Manual provides you with over 1000+ practice questions specific to the B2 Exam from Chapters 1 through 35.

FAST-TABS for the 2015 IBC

Navigate the IBC quickly and efficiently.  A must-have for IBC users Fast-Tabs dramatically lower time spent searching through the codebook. You are permitted to use a tabbed codebook when taking the B2 Exam.

QUICK-CARD for the 2015 IBC

This 6-page laminated card instantly provides most of the 2015 International Building Code essentials you need to reference, at the tip of your fingers.

Sections include:

Foundations & Footings ● Floor Framing ● Wall Framing ● Wall Construction  ● Roof Framing ● Interior-Environment ● Means of Egress ● Handrails, Stairways and Guards ● Fire & Smoke Protection ● and Masonry Chimneys ● Masonry Wall Coverings.

ONLINE STUDY CENTER

Study exam questions and take a simulated ICC Building Inspector practice exam from any device with internet access.

Features include

• All practice questions (For B2 Building Inspector Training Course)
• Virtual flashcards,
• Chapter tests,
• Simulated final exams. (80 Questions, 3.5 Hour Time Limit, 75%+ to pass)
• Missed question reports – Practice reviews provide feedback on problems you answer incorrectly.
• All students receive 1-year membership in our online study center.

THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE A COPY OF, 2015 (IBC) INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, AS WELL AS THE ACI 318-14. IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS COPIES OF THESE CODEBOOKS, YOU SHOULD ACQUIRE THEM IMMEDIATELY.

B2 EXAM: 80 QUESTIONS – 3.5 HOUR TIME LIMIT – OPEN BOOK EXAM – 75%+ TO PASS

B2 Expanded Content Outline 100%

General Administration 6%

• Project Administration – 1%
• Public Information and Legal – 1%
• Plan Reading – 4%

Building Planning 20%

• Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction – 5%
• Building Location – 2%
• Interior Environment – 1%
• Occupancy Classification and Type of Construction – 5%
• Safeguards During Construction – 1%
• Accessibility – 2%
• Material Quality – 2%
• Interior Coverings – 2%

Footings and Foundations 8%

• Footings – 3%
• Stepped Footings and Special Foundations – 1%
• Piles and Piers – 1%
• Foundation Walls – 3%

Floor Construction 8%

• Floor Systems – 5%
• Concrete Slabs – 3%

Wall Construction and Coverings 21%

• Wood Wall Systems – 5%
• Steel Framing Systems – 3%
• Masonry Wall Systems – 5%
• Concrete Wall Systems 3%
• Wall Reinforcement 2%
• Exterior Sheathing and Weather-Resistant Coverings – 3%

Roof/Ceiling Construction 6%

• Roof/Ceiling Assemblies – 5%
• Roof Sheathing and Coverings – 1%

Public Safety and Special Construction 31%

• Means of Egress – 10%
• Fire Protection Systems – 4%
• Smoke and Fire Venting Control – 4%
• Interior Finishes and Insulation – 4%
• Safety Glazing and Glass – 4%
• Opening Protectives, Penetrations, and Joint Systems – 2%
• Miscellaneous Construction – 1%
• Building Services and Special Construction – 1%
• Fireplaces and Chimneys – 1%

The duties of a B2 certified Commercial Building Inspector include the following.

• Perform inspections of buildings to assure that it was built safely as well as confirm that construction is following the submitted plans, codes, and regulations enforced by their jurisdiction.
• Read/interpret blueprints.
• Review submitted plans for code compliance.