--- title: Residential Plans Examiner (R3) Highlighted and Tabbed Books url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: Highlighted and Tabbed Books for the Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam: the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Building officials](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#officials) /[Residential Plans Examiner (R3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/) /Highlighted and Tabbed Books Residential Plans Examiner (R3) · Highlighted and Tabbed Books # Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package The Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room for the Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam (Virginia), at $345, 37% off the $545 list price. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. $345 (was $545) Save 37% [Buy now, go to checkout](https://1examprep.com/cart/50711163666489:1?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 - Highlighted and Tabbed Books: $345, down from $545. - For the Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam; the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room. - 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 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 Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep - Options from $345 to $640, chosen above before checkout **Options at checkout:** Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package; Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package + Online Courses [+$295]. Pick one above and the price updates. ## About this Residential Plans Examiner (R3) package Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package The Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC R3 Residential Plans Examiner exam using the 2021 International Residential Code. This package gives you the primary exam reference in a study-friendly format, with highlighting and tabs intended to make code navigation more organized, efficient, and comfortable during exam preparation. ## 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/) · [**Book Package** Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Exam Book Pac… $199](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/book-package/) · [**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) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package? $345 to $640 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? 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 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/highlighted-tabbed/ 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.