--- title: Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) Book Package url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/plumbing-plans-examiner/book-package/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: Book Package for the Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) exam: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. $395. One-click checkout. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Building officials](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#officials) /[Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/plumbing-plans-examiner/) /Book Package Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) · Book Package # Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) Exam Book Package The Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) Exam Book Package is the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked for the Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) exam (Virginia), at $395, 20% off the $495 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 Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) exam - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep - Options from $395 to $645, chosen above before checkout **Options at checkout:** Book Package; Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package [+$250]. Pick one above and the price updates. ## About this Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) package Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) Exam Book Package The Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) Exam Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC P3 Plumbing Plans Examiner exam using the required plumbing plan review references. This package includes ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, the 2021 International Plumbing Code, and the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code. ## How does the Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) exam work? The Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) 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 Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) options [**Online Exam Prep Course** Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) - Online Exam Pr… $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/plumbing-plans-examiner/online-course/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books** Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) Highlighted & Ta… $645](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/plumbing-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed/) · [**Books and Courses Rental** Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) - Books & Course… $940](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/plumbing-plans-examiner/rental-package/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books (Ohio edition)** Cleveland Ohio Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) Highlighte… $645](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/plumbing-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed-ohio/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books (Ohio edition)** Ohio Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) Highlighted & Tabbed… $645](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/plumbing-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed-ohio-2/) [Compare every Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) package →](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/plumbing-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 Virginia Plumbing Plans Examiner (ICC - P3) Exam Book Package? $395 to $645 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 Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3) 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/plumbing-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.