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Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) - Online Exam Prep
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Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam prep
The Building Plans Examiner (B3) certification is an ICC exam that Virginia code officials take as part of their DHCD certification, together with the Virginia Building Code Academy classes. Here are 6 packages, from $295 to $1,290, each with one-click checkout.
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Highlighted and Tabbed Books
Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package
$995$1,195Save 17% to $1,290
Books and Courses Rental
Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) - Books & Courses Rental Package
$1,290$1,590Save 19% to $1,740
Highlighted and Tabbed Books (Ohio edition)
Ohio Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package
$995$1,195Save 17%
Books and Courses Rental (West Virginia edition)
West Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) - Books & Courses Rental Package
$1,290$1,590Save 19%
How do the Building Plans Examiner (B3) options compare?
Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online Exam Prep Course | an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop | $295 |
| Book Package | the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked | $695 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Books | the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room | $995 |
| Books and Courses Rental | the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam | $1,290 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Books (Ohio edition) | the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room | $995 |
| Books and Courses Rental (West Virginia edition) | the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam | $1,290 |
How does the Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam work?
The Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam is a code official certification. It is taken after the Virginia Building Code Academy Core class and leads to DHCD certification.
- Virginia code officials are certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), not by DPOR.
- The path is the Virginia Building Code Academy Core class, the classes for your certification, then the required exam, usually an ICC exam.
- Building, fire and property maintenance officials apply within 12 months of hire; technical assistants have 18 months.
- Certified officials complete 16 hours of DHCD-approved continuing education every 2 years.
Which Building Plans Examiner (B3) option should I choose?
The Online Exam Prep Course at $295 is the lightest way into the Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam: an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $995 are the biggest time saver on an open-book test, because the references arrive ready for the exam room. The Online Exam Prep Course at $295 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. The Books and Courses Rental at $1,290 is the most complete option: the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam.
Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam questions
How much does Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam prep cost?
Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam prep runs from $295 to $1,290 across 6 options: Online Exam Prep Course $295; Book Package $695; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $995; Books and Courses Rental $1,290; Highlighted and Tabbed Books (Ohio edition) $995; Books and Courses Rental (West Virginia edition) $1,290.
Is the Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam open book?
ICC certification exams are open book for most categories; the ICC bulletin for your exam lists the references allowed. Highlighted and tabbed books save the most time.
Who issues the Building Plans Examiner (B3) license or certification in Virginia?
It comes from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.
How long do I have to get certified after I am hired?
Building, fire and property maintenance officials apply for DHCD certification within 12 months of hire; technical assistants such as inspectors and plans examiners have 18 months.
What keeps the certification current?
Certified code officials complete 16 hours of DHCD-approved continuing education every 2 years, plus any mandatory training such as code change classes.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.
How do the books and courses arrive?
Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.
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