--- title: Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (R3) Book Package url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/book-package/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: Book Package for the Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. $199. One-click checkout. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Building officials](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#officials) /[Residential Plans Examiner (R3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/) /Book Package Residential Plans Examiner (R3) · Book Package # Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Exam Book Package The Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Exam Book Package is the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked for the Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam (Virginia), at $199, 33% off the $299 list price. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Call (877) 775-9400 with questions first. $199 (was $299) Save 33% [Buy now, go to checkout](https://1examprep.com/cart/50711154851897:1?attributes%5BSite%5D=passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com&ref=passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com) - Secure checkout, fulfilled by 1 Exam Prep - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep - Questions before you buy? Call [(877) 775-9400](tel:+18777759400) ## Key takeaways - Book Package: $199, down from $299. - For the Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam; the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. - Virginia code officials are certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), not by DPOR. - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Buying does not grant exam eligibility. 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 Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep - Options from $199 to $345, chosen above before checkout **Options at checkout:** Book Package; Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package [+$146]. Pick one above and the price updates. ## About this Residential Plans Examiner (R3) package Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Exam Book Package The Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Exam Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC R3 Residential Plans Examiner certification exam and for Virginia code enforcement professionals working toward residential plan review credentials. This package includes the primary code reference used to study residential plan review requirements for one- and two-family dwellings. ## How does the Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam work? The Residential Plans Examiner (R3) 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 Residential Plans Examiner (R3) options [**Online Exam Prep Course** Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) - Online Exam… $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/online-course/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books** Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Highlighted &… $345](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed/) · [**Books and Courses Rental** Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) - Books & Cou… $640](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/rental-package/) · [**Books and Courses Rental (West Virginia edition)** West Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) - Books … $640](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/rental-package-west-virginia/) [Compare every Residential Plans Examiner (R3) package →](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-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/) · [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 Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Exam Book Package? $199 to $345 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 Residential Plans Examiner (R3) 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/residential-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.