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B3 Building Plans Examiner Exam Prep

Master plan review for the B3 exam — study guides, practice tests, audio guides, and a code navigation system for the 2021 IBC.

80
Questions
210 min
Time Limit
Open
Book Exam
$320
ICC Exam Fee
Reference Code: 2021 International Building Code® (IBC)

What's Included

8 types of study materials — all included for $10/month

Study Guide

Category-weighted, covering every topic on the exam

Practice Exam

Timed exam simulation with answer explanations

Flashcards

Digital flip-cards for key terms and code references

Audio Cram Session

6+ hours of audio — study while you drive

Tabbing Guide

Color-coded system for your open-book exam

Quick Reference Sheets

Insert sheets for blank code book pages

Study Plan

6-8 week structured program

Cram Session Guide

Intensive pre-exam review

Topics Covered on the B3 Exam

Our study materials cover every category tested

Plan Review Procedures
Use and Occupancy Classification
Building Heights and Areas
Fire Protection Systems
Means of Egress Design
Structural Plan Review
Accessibility Requirements
Special Inspections

Who Is This For?

Plans examiners at building departments
Inspectors adding plan review credentials
Engineers or architects transitioning to code enforcement
CBO candidates who need the B3 certification

Why Study with Building Code Academy?

Created by Levi Mittag — a Certified Building Official, Field Inspection Supervisor, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with 19 ICC certifications and 26 years in the building industry.

$10/mo

All 10 exams included in one subscription. No per-exam fees.

8 Tools

Not just practice questions — a complete study system with audio, tabbing, and strategy.

Field-Tested

Built by an active supervisor who uses these methods to train his own inspection team.

Ready to Pass the B3 Exam?

Get instant access to all study materials for the Building Plans Examiner exam — plus 9 other ICC exams — for $10/month.