ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector Certification Course!

Passing your ICC B1 exam is guaranteed! Conveniently review everything required to PASS YOUR EXAM, with help from our 2015 B1 Residential Building Inspector Course.

First, Read our “Navigating the 2015 IRC: A Code Primer – For ICC B1 Residential Building Inspectors”. This manual will familiarize you with the structure of the code contained within the first 11 chapters of the IRC. ICC International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings.

Next, the “Residential Building Instructor Study Guide” provides over 400 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 IRC: A Code Primer – For ICC Residential Building Inspectors:

Our “NAVIGATING THE 2015 IRC” manual helps students review the (IRC) International Residential Code. The manual focuses specifically on the IRC’s relationship to the B1 Certification Exam.

This manual covers the use, layout, and content of the first 11 chapters of the 2015 IRC. This manual is the starting point for the TLC ICC Certification Training Program.

 TEXTBOOK – THE 2015 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR STUDY GUIDE:

The “Residential Building Inspector Study Guide” provides over 800 practice questions related to the building inspector exam. Practice questions come from the 2015 IRC – International Residential Code published by the ICC. The study guide provides over 400+ practice questions specific to the B1 Exam from Chapters 1-11. The guide also provides 400+ general information code questions found throughout the IRC.

 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, 800+ 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 B1 Residential Building Inspector Exam at home, online.

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

TEXTBOOK – NAVIGATING THE 2015 IRC: A Code Primer – For ICC B1 Residential Building Inspectors

Designed specifically for the B1 Residential Building Inspector Exam. This manual familiarizes you with the use, layout, and content of the first 11 chapters of the 2015 IRC. The manual also provides a comprehensive review of study questions similar to those found on the ICC B1 Exam.

Textbook includes

• The purpose and layout of the code
• How to navigate the IRC
• Code reference exercises, speed drills
• Exam Breakdown
• Using the Table of Contents
• Breaking down questions by subject (Chapters 1-11)
  • 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.

TEXTBOOK – 2015 B1 Residential Building Inspector Study Guide:

The B1 Exam Study Guide covers chapters 1-11 of the IRC 2015 edition. The B1 Exam Study Guide provides you with 400+ practice questions specific to the B1 Exam from Chapters 1-11. There are also an additional 400+ general information questions from the remaining chapters of the IRC.

FAST-TABS for the 2015 IRC

Navigate the IRC quickly and efficiently. Fast-tabs are a must-have item for IRC users and can dramatically lower the time spent searching through the codebook. Furthermore, you are allowed by ICC to use a tabbed codebook when taking your B1 Exam!

QUICK-CARD for the 2015 IRC

This 6-page laminated card places IRC essentials at your fingertips. Quick-Cards compile Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and Electrical requirements for the 2015 International Residential code into one easy reference.

Sections also include:

Footings ● Floor Framing ● Wall Framing ● Masonry Walls ● Roof Framing ● Interior Dimensions ● Means of Egress ● Smoke Alarms ● HVAC ● Plumbing ● Electrical.

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 B1 Building Inspector Training Course)
• Virtual flashcards,
• Chapter tests,
• Simulated final exams. (60 Questions, 120 Minute 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 THE 2015 (IRC) INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. IF YOU DO NOT OWN A COPY OF THE CODEBOOK, YOU SHOULD ACQUIRE ONE IMMEDIATELY.

B1 EXAM: 60 QUESTIONS – 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT – OPEN BOOK EXAM – 75%+ TO PASS

Code Administration: 4%

• Project Administration – 2%
• Public Information and Legal – 2%

Building Planning: 8%

• Unit Separation – 3%
• Building Location – 3%
• Room and Opening Dimensions – 2%

Footings and Foundations: 16%

• Footings – 5%
• Stepped Footings and Special Foundation – 3%
• Columns and Piers – 3%
• Site Preparations, Foundation, and Basement Walls – 5%

Floor Construction 14%

• Lumber Quality – Floors – 3%
• Floor Joist Framing – 3%
• Concrete Slab Inspection – 2%
• Subflooring and Decking – 2%
• Crawl Spaces – 2%
• Draft stops – 2%

Wall Construction and Coverings 27%

• Lumber Quality; Walls – 4%
• Wood Framing; Walls – 4%
• Header Spans – 2%
• Steel Framing – 2%
• Fireblocking – 2%
• Masonry Materials and Placement – 2%
• Concrete Wall Inspection – 2%
• Braced Wall Panels – 2%
• Interior Coverings – 2%
• Exterior Sheathing, Veneers, and Weather-Resistant Coverings – 3%
• Exterior Plaster, Stucco, and Lath – 2%

Roof/Ceiling Construction 14%

• Roof/Ceiling Insulation and Vapor Barriers – 2%
• Attics/Ceiling – 2%
• Roof Framing – 4%
• Roof Sheathing – 2%
• Roofs and Roof Coverings and Re-roofing – 2%
• Fireplaces and Chimneys – 2%

Public Safety and Special Construction 17%

• Means of Egress – 4%
• Exit Stairways and Ramps – 3%
• Exterior Construction – 3%
• Smoke Detectors – 2%
• Flamespread of Insulation and Finishes – 2%

RESPONSIBILITIES: At this level of certification the duties of a B1 Certified Residential Inspector include the following.

• Inspecting one-and-two-family dwellings and town-homes, of no more than three stories in height.
• Inspecting accessory structures.
• Determine the compliance with the Building Codes and Standards adopted by their jurisdiction.