Study Materials Created by Someone Who's Passed Every Exam
Building Code Academy was built by Levi Mittag — a Certified Building Official, Field Inspection Supervisor, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with 26 years in the building industry and 19 active ICC® certifications.
Why I Built This
After 26 years in the building industry — including 12 years in inspections — I've watched too many talented inspectors struggle with ICC exams. Not because they didn't know the codes, but because they didn't have the right study system.
The existing options were either expensive or just generic question banks that don't teach you how to find answers in an open-book exam. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I knew there had to be a better, more systematic approach.
So I built what I wish I'd had: a complete study system that combines audio guides you can listen to on the drive to a job site, tabbing strategies that actually work during the exam, and practice questions that teach you the logic — not just the answers.
As a Field Inspection Supervisor managing a team of 5 inspectors in Texas, I've used these same methods to help my own team pass their certifications. Now I'm making them available to every inspector who needs them.
As an , Building Code Academy is trusted by building departments and government agencies nationwide for both exam prep and continuing education. We understand the unique needs of public sector training — PO acceptance, W-9 forms, compliance reporting, and budget constraints.
What Makes This Different
Built for the Field
Audio study guides designed for inspectors who spend their day in a truck, not at a desk. Turn your commute into study time.
Strategy, Not Just Questions
Tabbing guides, code navigation strategies, and systematic study plans — because knowing where to find the answer is half the battle.
Supervisor Approved
Created by someone who holds these certifications, supervises inspectors daily, and understands what the exams actually test.
19 Active ICC® Certifications
Every certification on this platform is one I've earned myself.
ICC Member since 2017 · Building Safety Professional Member · Texas
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Process optimization expertise applied to study methodology. Every study plan and guide is designed for maximum efficiency — no wasted time on low-value content.
Field Inspection Supervisor
Currently supervising a team of 5 inspectors in Texas. These study materials are the same ones I use to train and prepare my own team.