Commercial Building Inspector (B2) exam FAQs
What is the Commercial Building Inspector (B2) exam?
The Commercial Building Inspector (B2) exam offered by ICC is a national-level certification exam. A Commercial Building Inspector is responsible for performing inspections of structures in order to determine compliance with the different Building Codes and Standards adopted by his / her jurisdiction. Besides, the Inspector shall be able to inspect commercial structures of any size or occupancy at this level of certification.
How many times can we attempt the exam?
- Within six-months period, you can attempt the exam six-times
- After attempting the exam six-times, wait for six months from the first attempt to register again
How do I withdraw from PRONTO exam?
If you wish to cancel your exam then do the following:
- Cancel it before the exam start time
- Choose the ‘Withdraw from this booking’ icon to the right of the exam confirmation page
- Then the Code of Ethics page will appear showing-‘Booking has been withdrawn’
What is the syllabus of this exam?
The syllabus for the exam has fairly been divided into the following domains:
- General Administration 6%
- Building Planning 20%
- Footings and Foundations 8%
- Floor Construction 8%
- Wall Construction and Coverings 21%
- Roof/Ceiling Construction 6%
- Public Safety and Special Construction 31%
How can one schedule the Commercial Building Inspector (B2) exam?
In order to schedule your exam. Follow the given steps:
- Login to myICC
- Use your legal first and last name
- Purchase the exam
- Pay for the exam first before you can schedule it
Does joining study groups prove to be of any help?
Yes, joining study groups and communities can prove to be of great help. This acts as a platform that connects professionals and beginners which in a way helps you get your queries solved and alongside, gives you the opportunity to have healthy discussions with peers from the same background. Hence, joining these groups helps to keep you updated.
What is the time duration for the completion of Commercial Building Inspector (B2) exam?
The time duration of the exam is 3:30 hours.
What kind of questions does this exam asks?
Holistically, the questions asked in the exam are all multiple-choice type questions.
How much do one need to score in order to pass the exam?
The passing score for the exam is 75%.
How should one go about preparing for this exam?
You can follow the following steps to ace the exam-
- Review the exam objectives
- Review the details of the exam
- Study Resources
- You can study with these reference books that are highly recommended:
- Concrete Manual: Based on the 2015 IBC and ACI 318-19
- ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
- Join study groups
- Practice tests
Where can one get the reading material for Commercial Building Inspector (B2) exam?
The required readings for Commercial Building Inspector (B2) exam as mentioned by Iccsafe are-
- Concrete Manual: Based on the 2015 IBC and ACI 318-19
- ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
Where can one find online training for preparation of this exam?
You can join the online training programs that ICC offers. They provide their virtual training wherein you get to communicate with the instructor remotely. Besides, they also provide live webinars for topic-based training and also provide recorded online training that you can access anywhere and anytime to learn about topics of your interest.
How many questions appear in this exam?
80 questions.
What does Testpreptraining has to offer for this exam?
Testpreptraining offers a variety of professionally designed practice tests. This frame of these tests is in a way to provide you unique set of challenging questions that will help you not only in evaluating your level of preparation but also in boosting confidence. Thus, the actual exam would seem like another practice test and you will be able to crack the exam in one go.
