--- title: Residential Plans Examiner (R3) Books and Courses Rental url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/rental-package/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: Books and Courses Rental for the Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam: the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Building officials](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#officials) /[Residential Plans Examiner (R3)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/) /Books and Courses Rental Residential Plans Examiner (R3) · Books and Courses Rental # Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) - Books & Courses Rental Package The Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) - Books & Courses Rental Package is the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam for the Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam (Virginia), at $640, 32% off the $940 list price. Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email. $640 (was $940) Save 32% [Buy now, go to checkout](https://1examprep.com/cart/50711175659577:1?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: $640, down from $940. - For the Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam; 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 Residential Plans Examiner (R3) exam - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email - Options from $640 to $1,090, chosen above before checkout **Options at checkout:** Book & Course Rental - Self Study; Book & Course Rental - Self Study + State Application [+$450]. Pick one above and the price updates. ## About this Residential Plans Examiner (R3) package Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) - Books & Courses Rental Package The Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) - Books & Courses Rental Package is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC R3 Residential Plans Examiner exam using the 2021 International Residential Code. This package combines rental access to the listed code book with course access, giving candidates a structured way to study residential plan review requirements, build code navigation skills, and prepare for the open book exam format. ## 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/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books** Virginia Residential Plans Examiner (ICC - R3) Highlighted &… $345](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/highlighted-tabbed/) · [**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) - Books & Courses Rental Package? $640 to $1,090 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? 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 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. ### 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/residential-plans-examiner/rental-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.