R3 — Residential

R3 Residential Plans Examiner Exam Prep

Pass the R3 exam covering residential plan review — study guides, audio cram sessions, practice tests, and a proven tabbing system for the 2024 IRC.

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 R3 Exam

Our study materials cover every category tested

Residential Plan Review Procedures

Building Planning Requirements

Foundation Design

Wall and Floor Framing

Roof Framing and Covering

Energy Code Compliance

Fire Safety Requirements

Accessibility and Egress

Who Is This For?

Plans examiners at residential building departments

Inspectors adding plan review credentials

Architects or designers moving into code enforcement

Permit technicians advancing their career

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 R3 Exam?

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