--- title: Mechanical Plans Examiner: Books and Courses Rental url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/mechanical-plans-examiner/rental-package-west-virginia/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: Books and Courses Rental for the Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) exam: the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Building officials](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#officials) /[Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/mechanical-plans-examiner/) /Books and Courses Rental Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) · Books and Courses Rental (West Virginia edition) # West Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (ICC - M3) - Books & Courses Rental Package The West Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (ICC - M3) - Books & Courses Rental Package is the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam for the Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) exam (West Virginia, with the same ICC exam Virginia uses), at $840, 26% off the $1,140 list price. $840 (was $1,140) Save 26% [Buy now, go to checkout](https://1examprep.com/cart/46049136771129:1?attributes%5BSite%5D=passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com&ref=passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com) - Secure checkout, fulfilled by 1 Exam Prep - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email - Questions before you buy? Call [(877) 775-9400](tel:+18777759400) ## Key takeaways - Books and Courses Rental: $840, down from $1,140. - For the Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) exam (West Virginia edition); the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam. - Virginia code officials are certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), not by DPOR. - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email. Buying does not grant exam eligibility. Updated October 19, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## What does the Books and Courses Rental include? - Books and Courses Rental: the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam - Written for the Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) exam (West Virginia edition) - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email ## About this Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) package West Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (ICC - M3) - Books & Courses Rental Package The West Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (ICC - M3) Books & Courses Rental Package is designed for students preparing for the ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner certification exam using the 2021 International Mechanical Code and the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code. ## How does the Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) exam work? The Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) 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 Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) options [**Online Exam Prep Course** Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (ICC - M3) Online Exam Pr… $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/mechanical-plans-examiner/online-course/) · [**Book Package** Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (ICC - M3) Exam Book Pack… $345](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/mechanical-plans-examiner/book-package/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books** Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (ICC - M3) Highlighted & … $545](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/mechanical-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed/) · [**Books and Courses Rental** Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (ICC - M3) - Books & Cour… $840](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/mechanical-plans-examiner/rental-package/) [Compare every Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) package →](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/mechanical-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/) · [Building Plans Examiner (B3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/) · [Residential Plans Examiner (R3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/) · [Virginia exam FAQ](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/faq/) · [Study tips](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/blog/) ## Questions before you buy ### How much is the West Virginia Mechanical Plans Examiner (ICC - M3) - Books & Courses Rental Pack? $840. The price at checkout is the one that applies, and it is shown before you pay. ### What is included? Books and Courses Rental: the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam. Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email. ### Is the Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3) 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. ### Do rental books have to go back? Yes. Rental books are returned after your exam, using the return instructions that come with the order. Buy the book package instead if you want to keep the references. ## 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/mechanical-plans-examiner/rental-package-west-virginia/ 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.