--- title: Building Plans Examiner: Highlighted and Tabbed Books url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed-ohio/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: Highlighted and Tabbed Books for the Virginia Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam: the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Building officials](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#officials) /[Building Plans Examiner (B3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/) /Highlighted and Tabbed Books Building Plans Examiner (B3) · Highlighted and Tabbed Books (Ohio edition) # Ohio Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package The Ohio Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room for the Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam (Ohio, with the same ICC exam Virginia uses), at $995, 17% off the $1,195 list price. 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Updated October 19, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## What does the Highlighted and Tabbed Books include? - Highlighted and Tabbed Books: the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room - Written for the Building Plans Examiner (B3) exam (Ohio edition) - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep ## About this Building Plans Examiner (B3) package Ohio Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package The Ohio Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC Building Plans Examiner certification exam using the 2021 code references. This package includes the major building code, structural concrete, and concrete reference books needed for B3 exam preparation, prepared in a highlighted and tabbed format to support organized study, faster navigation, and more efficient open-book exam preparation. ## 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/) · [**Book Package** Virginia Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Exam Book Packag… $695](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/book-package/) · [**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/) · [**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 Ohio Building Plans Examiner (ICC - B3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package? $995. The price at checkout is the one that applies, and it is shown before you pay. ### What is included? Highlighted and Tabbed Books: the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room. 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/highlighted-tabbed-ohio/ 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.