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M1 Residential Mechanical Inspector Exam Prep

Pass the M1 exam covering HVAC, fuel gas, and exhaust systems — study guides, audio cram sessions, and a tabbing system for the 2024 IRC.

60
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
Open
Book Exam
$250
ICC Exam Fee
Reference Code: 2024 International Residential Code® (IRC)

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 M1 Exam

Our study materials cover every category tested

Heating and Cooling Equipment
Duct Systems
Combustion Air
Chimneys and Vents
Fuel Gas Piping
Appliance Installation
Exhaust Systems
Hydronic Piping

Who Is This For?

HVAC technicians transitioning to inspection
Combination inspector candidates
Municipal inspectors adding mechanical scope
Residential inspection department new hires

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 M1 Exam?

Get instant access to all study materials for the Residential Mechanical Inspector exam — plus 9 other ICC exams — for $10/month.