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Master the Code, Study To Pass Your 2021 ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector Exam.

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Refresh your 2021 IRC (Ch 1-11) code knowledge. Successfully pass your 2021 B1 Residential Building Inspector Exam without leaving the comfort of your home or office. Our comprehensive interactive Residential Building Inspector exam preparation program is your best, most affordable path to guarantee ICC B1 certification!

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How To Use Our Online Study Center

STUDY our “Navigating the 2021 IRC: A Code Primer – For ICC B1 Residential Building Inspectors”. This eManual familiarizes you with the code’s structure and function within the first 11 chapters of the 2021 IRC “ICC International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings.”

PRACTICE utilizing our “Question Database,” providing over 800 practice questions. Study-specific questions and answers and take timed simulated practice exams.

The Online Study Center includes

  • eManual (Navigating the 2021 IRC. A Code Primer – For the ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector exam)
  • Printable Worksheets (Companion to eManual)
  • Practice Questions and Mock Final Exams (Practice looking up answers in your codebook, Take full-length simulated exams).

eMANUAL – NAVIGATING THE 2021 IRC – A Code Primer – For the ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector Exam

Our “NAVIGATING THE 2021 IRC” eManual helps students review the (IRC) International Residential Code. This eManual focuses specifically on the relationship of the IRC to the B1 Certification Exam. When you master the code, you master the Exam!

This eManual is explicitly designed for the B1 Residential Building Inspector Exam. The eManual familiarizes you with the use, layout, and content of chapters 1-11 of the 2021 IRC. The eManual also provides a comprehensive review of study questions similar to those found on the ICC B1 Exam.

eManual 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.

You are allowed by ICC to use the 2021 IRC Codebook when taking your B1 Exam!


STUDY QUESTIONS & PRACTICE EXAMS

Access eManuals, Study Questions, and Simulated Exams From Any Device With Internet Access!

Our online practice questions provide a framework to practice utilizing chapters 1-11 of your 2021 IRC Codebook. Constantly utilizing your codebook to answer test questions builds up your speed and code knowledge. Our course provides the required skills to easily pass your B1 Building inspector exam.

Three modes of practice!

  • Chapter Study: Covers over 800 ICC B1 exam practice questions & answers. (Organized as Question – Answer – Code Location)
  • Flashcard Mode: Online Virtual Flashcards provide randomized access to our entire question set and are an ideal setting to practice answering exam questions. (Organized as Question – Answer – Code Location)
  • Simulated Final Exams: Simulates the taking of your ICC B1 Building inspector exam.
    • Full length (Exact number of questions as on B1 Exam)
    • Timed (Exact amount of time as actual ICC B1 exam)
    • Randomized (Questions are randomized, all exams are unique)
    • Properly Balanced (Balanced according to the ICC Exam schedule guaranteeing a realistic B1 exam simulation)

Take as many simulated final exams as you want! (These exams help you to gain the knowledge, speed, and confidence needed to pass your ICC B1 exam effortlessly)


One-year online access: Full access membership to our online study center. Experience the convenience of learning at home or in the office, saving valuable travel time to an in-person course.


THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE A COPY OF THE 2021 (IRC). IF YOU DO NOT OWN A COPY OF THIS CODEBOOK, PURCHASE ONE IMMEDIATELY.

Learn what’s in the ICC 2021 B1 Exam!

Knowing what to expect is half the battle; proper preparation takes care of the rest. Our ICC B1 code foundation education method helps you master the 2021 IRC, ensuring you are in the best possible position for success.

How many questions are there in the actual 2021 ICC B1 Exam?

Answer: There are 60 code questions sourced from Chapters 1-11 of the 2021 IRC.


How much time are you allowed to complete the B1 Exam?

Answer: You have no more than two hours (Average two minutes per question) to complete the B1 Exam.


What am I allowed as reference materials when taking my B1 Exam?

Answer: You are allowed the 2021 IRC. Exam questions will only come from this codebook.


What percentage of questions do I need to get right to pass the B1 Exam?

Answer: You must answer 45 or more questions correctly (75%) to pass the B1 Exam.


What type of questions will I be asked on my 2021 B1 exam?

Answer: The ICC B1 exam is a multiple-choice exam. Each question has four potential answers, with one answer being the most accurate or correct solution to the question. Specific question makeup is as follows.

  • 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%
    • Draftstops – 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%
    • Safety Glazing – 3%

Schedule the ICC B1 exam at home, ONLINE 24/7.

Take your exam at home via PRONTO (Proctored Remote Online Testing).
Print your B1 inspector certificate immediately upon passing the exam!

PRONTO Requirements/Recommendations for Taking the B1 Exam.

ICC PRONTO provides an at-home method for taking your ICC exams 24/7.

TEST-TAKING – Room: Where you take your final ICC exam.

  • Requirement: Only one person is allowed in the room; if someone else enters while you are testing, the Proctor will automatically eject you from the exam.
  • Recommendations: The room should be in a quiet place with a door that can remain shut. Again, make sure you are alone, comfortable, and fully prepared to stay in full view of the webcam for the duration of your exam.

Bathroom Breaks: You may take up to a 5-minute bathroom break any time during the exam.

  • Requirement: If a break exceeds the 5-minute mark, the Proctor will terminate the exam. The time clock continues to count down during any breaks. Additionally, a new desk scan is required before you are allowed to continue taking the exam.
  • Recommendations: Bathroom breaks waste your time. Be sure to take care of your business before your exam begins.

YOUR COMPUTER: You may use any PC or Laptop if it has a webcam, speakers, and a microphone

  • Requirement: Your computer must be connected to the internet. If using a laptop, use it as a stand-alone computer. Do not plug it into a docking station with monitors attached.

Required Operating System:

  • Windows XP – Windows 10
  • Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – 10.13 (High Sierra)

Internet Connection: You must have a stable internet connection

  • Requirement: minimum speed of 2MB, upload, and download.
  • Recommendations: While you can use WiFi, we highly recommend wired high-speed internet access, as WiFi may not be as stable.

Browser (with pop-up blocker disabled):

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox

ProctorU Technical Support

    • Call: 1-855-772-8678, Option 1
    • Before connection time, you can submit a support ticket
    • During connection time, live chat support will be available.

Printed Manual: B1 Exam Offline Course Support Aid (ONLY order if you have purchased the B1 course) $60

An online read-only version of this manual is provided with the B1 Residential Building Inspector exam course.


Order only if you require a printed manual for offline study. Our B1 course provides online access to this manual.

2021 IRC for One & Two-Family Dwellings
Required Codebook (Sold Separately) $214.95

 

The scope of the (IRC®) International Residential Code® comprises all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.


You are allowed to use the 2021 IRC when taking your B1 Exam!

The 2021 IRC is a REQUIRED CODEBOOK for 2021, B1, M1, P1, and E1 Residential Building Inspector Exams.

This comprehensive code compiles all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and electrical requirements for non-commercial one- and two-family dwellings in one convenient code. The regulations cover dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.

The IRC contains many significant changes, such as:

  • Braced wall lines must be placed on a physical wall or placed between multiple walls.
  • The rated separation for two-family dwellings is 1 hour, whether or not a lot line exists between units.
  • Emergency escape and rescue openings require a clear 36-inch-wide path to a public way.
  • An engineered design is required for storm shelters.
  • A habitable attic is limited to one-half the area of the story below, and the dwelling requires sprinklers.
  • Updated Wind Speed maps match IBC and ASCE 7 maps.
  • Deck design now considers snow load, tributary area for footing and post height, and guard details.
  • Specific requirements for deck guardrails were added.
  • Component and cladding wind pressures in Table R301.2(2) are updated for new design wind speeds and hip or gable roof profiles.
  • Minimum footing size tables are revised to more accurately reflect current practice.
  • Cripple wall requirements apply only to exterior cripple walls.
  • New appendices for cob construction and 3D printed construction are added.
  • A 30 percent reduction of airflow is permitted for balanced ventilation systems.
  • Commercial gas cooking appliances are prohibited.
  • The head pressure for a water test of DWV systems increased to 10 feet.
  • Air vacuum testing is now permitted for plastic piping DWV systems.
  • Section P2904 for dwelling sprinklers is expanded to more closely align with NFPA 13D.
  • An emergency service disconnect is required in a readily accessible outdoor location.
  • A surge-protective device (SPD) is now required at the service panel.
  • The number of receptacle outlets required for peninsular and island countertops in kitchens is determined by the area of the countertop surface.
  • GFCI protection is now required for damp and wet locations not included in the other ten areas requiring GFCI protection.

ISBN-10: 1609839574
ISBN-13: 978-1609839574

2021 IRC FAST-TABS
Codebook Navigation Aid (Sold Separately) $16.95

Tab your Codebook. Fast-Tabs help you navigate the 2021 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.


You are allowed to use IRC Fast-Tabs when taking your B1 Exam!

Six 2021 IRC Quick-Cards
Code Reference Aid (Sold Separately) $59.70

These six 6-page laminated cards place IRC essentials at your fingertips. Quick-Cards Include 2021 IRC, Residential Construction Foundations, Wood Framing Construction, Doors & Windows, Shear Walls & Sheathing, & Roof Assemblies, and are a valuable addition to your professional code library.


You can use IRC Quick-Cards if in a 3-ring binder when taking your B1 Exam.

Use these 2018 IRC Quick-Cards when taking your ICC B1 Exam

These laminated multi-page Quick-Cards place 2018 IRC essentials at your fingertips & help familiarize you with key code sections. Quick-cards are a valuable addition to your professional code library.

IRC Quick-card includes

Foundations & Footings ● Floor Framing ● Wall Framing ● Roof Framing ● Exterior Wall Covering ● Interior Dimensions ● Stairways ● Means of Egress ● Smoke Alarms ● HVAC & Appliance Location & Clearance ● HVAC – Ventilation & Exhaust Systems ● Plumbing ● Electrical

Wood Framing Quick-card includes

Footings & Foundations ● Sill Plates & Foundation Anchorage ● Wood Floor Framing ● Wood Floor Framing – Joists ● Wood Floor Framing – Cutting, Drilling & Notching & Fastening Schedule ● Fastening, Framing Of Openings & Floor Sheathing ● Wall Framing ● Roof Framing

Doors & Windows Quick-card includes

Emergency Escape & Rescue Openings ● Means of Egress ● Window Area & Glazing ● NFRC Label ● Exterior Doors & Windows ● Performance ● Framing Doors & Windows ● Doors – Components, Types & Installations ● Windows – Components, Types & Installations

Residential Construction Foundations Quick-card include

Foundation Site & Soil ● Properties of Soils – Unified Soil Classification System ● Soil Types ● Presumptive Load-Bearing values of Foundation Materials ● Footings ● Footings – Minimum Size & Minimum Depth ● Minimum Width & Thickness for Concrete Footings for Light-Frame Construction ● Foundation Clearance from Slopes ● Footing Reinforcement ● Foundation & Retaining Walls ● Plain masonry Foundation Walls ● Lap Splice & Tension Development Lengths ● Wood Foundation Walls ● Plywood Grade and Thickness for Wood Foundation Construction ● Under-Floor Space ● Foundation Drainage ● Dampproofing & Waterproofing

Shearwalls & Sheathing Quick-card includes

Loads & Shear Walls ● Shear Walls – General ● Materials – Plywood & Oriented Strand Board (Osb) ● Floor & Roof Sheathing ● Framing & Wall Bracing ● Braced Wall Panels & Sheathing ● Wall Panel Connections.

Roof Assemblies Quick-card includes

Weather Protection ● Roof Covering – Underlayment ● Slate Shingles ● Asphalt  Shingles ● Mineral Surfaced Roll Roofing ● Clay and Concrete Tile ● Metal Roof Shingles ● Wood Shingles & Wood Shakes ● Photovoltaic Shingles & BIPV Roof Panels ● Roof insulation ● Reroofing.

You are allowed by ICC to use IRC Quick-cards if put them in a three-ring binder when taking your B1 Exam.

Take our FREE 2021 B1 Residential Building Inspector Practice Quiz

Pass this 20-question free B1 Building Inspector exam, and see where you stand! These 2021 ICC B1 exam practice questions, based on the 2021 IRC, are similar to the ICC B1 text questions found on the actual residential building inspector exam.

The ICC B1 exam is a 60-question test randomly selected from a database of thousands of potential questions. Memorizing answers is not the path to passing your exam!


If you understand how to break down exam questions and locate exam answers in your codebook, you should be able to answer 100% of these practice questions correctly.

We teach you how to quickly navigate your codebook & pass your exam. Master The Code, Master The Exam!

Use the 2021 (IRC) International Residential Code to solve these ICC B1 certification exam practice questions.


Welcome to your free 2021 ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector Exam Quiz

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