--- title: Virginia Building Plans Examiner (B3) Book Package url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/book-package/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: Book Package for the Virginia Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. $695. One-click checkout. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Building officials](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#officials) /[Building Plans Examiner (B3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/) /Book Package Building Plans Examiner (B3) · Book Package # Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Exam Book Package The Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Exam Book Package is the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked for the Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam (Virginia), at $695, 13% off the $795 list price. 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Updated October 19, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## What does the Book Package include? - Book Package: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked - Written for the Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep - Options from $695 to $995, chosen above before checkout **Options at checkout:** Book Package; Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package [+$300]. Pick one above and the price updates. ## About this Building Plans Examiner (B3) package Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Exam Book Package Prepare for the ICC Building Plans Examiner B3 examination with a focused book package built around the 2021 code cycle. This package includes the International Building Code, 2021, ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, and the 2021 ICC Concrete Manual to support study of commercial building plan review, structural concrete, foundations, fire and life safety, construction types, occupancy requirements, means of egress, and other topics covered by the B3 certification exam. ## 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. ## Other Building Plans Examiner (B3) options [**Online Exam Prep Course** Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) - Online Exam Pr… $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/online-course/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books** Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Highlighted & Ta… $995](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed/) · [**Books and Courses Rental** Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) - Books & Course… $1,290](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/rental-package/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books (Ohio edition)** Ohio Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Highlighted & Tabbed… $995](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed-ohio/) · [**Books and Courses Rental (West Virginia edition)** West Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) - Books & C… $1,290](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/rental-package-west-virginia/) [Compare every Building Plans Examiner (B3) package →](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/) [Choose a different license →](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) ### More building officials [Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-energy-inspector/) · [Commercial Energy Inspector](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-energy-inspector/) · [Commercial Energy Plans Examiner](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-energy-plans-examiner/) · [Residential Plans Examiner (R3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/) · [Electrical Plans Examiner (E3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/electrical-plans-examiner/) · [Virginia exam FAQ](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/faq/) · [Study tips](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/blog/) ## Questions before you buy ### How much is the Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Exam Book Package? $695 to $995 depending on the option you pick. The price at checkout is the one that applies, and it is shown before you pay. ### What is included? Book Package: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. ### 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 license or certification? It comes from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Buying study material does not register you or make you eligible to test. ### Are these the real exam questions? No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. Courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format. ### How fast can I start? Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep; shipping options are shown at checkout. ## Sources - [DHCD: earn a code official certification](https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/earn-certification) - [Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)](https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors) Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated October 19, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply. --- Source: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/book-package/ Publisher: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam. Orders are fulfilled by 1 Exam Prep (https://1examprep.com). Phone (877) 775-9400, email sales@1examprep.com. Prices change; the product page and checkout show the current price.