Building Plans Examiner (B3) FAQ
What is Building Plans Examiner (B3) examination?
As a Building Plans Examiner (B3) , you will be accountable for reviewing submitted plans to decide if they meet the requirements of the various Building Codes and Standards adopted by the jurisdiction. Moreover, at this level of certification, as a Building Plans Examiner, you will be able to review plans for any size of the structure in any occupancy classification.
What are the exam prerequisites ?
For appearing for the examination, you are required to the 2018 International Building Code and either the ACI 318 OR Concrete Manual (any edition).
How to register for the examination ?
For registeration yourself for the examination,follow the following steps:
- Go to the official website of the ICC. Then click on the Building Plans Examiner (B3)
- Next, fill the form and make the complete
- Once you complete your payment and registeration you can appear for the examination.
- Last but not least, Exam purchases are valid for 365 days.
What are the topics I need to learn and focus on for the examination ?
- General Administration (5%)
- Building Planning 21%
- Footings and Foundations 8%
- Floor Construction 4%
- Wall Construction and Coverings 12%
- Roof/Ceiling Construction (4%)
- Public Safety and Special Construction (46%)
How many questions are there in the examination ?
There are in total 80 questions you need to answer.
Wht is the total time duration for the examination ?
The total time given to complete the examination is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What is the cost of the examination ?
This examination will cost you $219.