ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 44 ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) terms across 7 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) Vocabulary Game
Code Administration
Building Planning
Footings and Foundations
Floor Construction
Wall Construction
Roof and Ceiling
Public Safety
Sources for these terms (21)
- ICC Certification & Exam Catalog — Residential Building Inspector (B1) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ICC Current Certification Exams — National Exams (Updated January 12, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (2024 IRC) — Chapter 1: Scope and Administration · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2021 International Residential Code (Seattle Residential Code) — Chapter 2: Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2021 International Residential Code (Seattle Residential Code) — Chapter 3: Building Planning · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2021 International Residential Code (Seattle Residential Code) — Chapter 4: Foundations · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2021 International Residential Code (Seattle Residential Code) — Chapter 5: Floors · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2021 International Residential Code (Seattle Residential Code) — Chapter 6: Wall Construction · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2021 International Residential Code (Seattle Residential Code) — Chapter 7: Wall Covering · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2021 International Residential Code (Seattle Residential Code) — Chapter 8: Roof-Ceiling Construction · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2021 International Residential Code (Seattle Residential Code) — Chapter 9: Roof Assemblies · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2021 International Residential Code (Seattle Residential Code) — Chapter 10: Chimneys and Fireplaces · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Building America Solution Center — Final Grade Slopes Away from Foundation · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Building America Solution Center — Footing Drain Pipe · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Building America Solution Center — Flood-Resistant Pier, Pile, Post, and Column Foundations · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Building America Solution Center — Seismic and Thermal Resistance in Slab-on-Grade Foundations with Turned-Down Footings · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Building America Solution Center — Flood-Resistant Crawlspace Foundations · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Building America Solution Center — Insulating and Sealing Structural Headers Code Compliance Brief · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Building America Solution Center — Structural Sheathing (Plywood/OSB) in Exterior Walls · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Building America Solution Center — Air Sealing and Insulating Garage Walls Code Compliance Brief · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Building America Solution Center — Roof Valleys and Penetrations Sealed · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the ICC B1 Exam
The ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) exam is administered by the International Code Council and certifies individuals to inspect one- and two-family dwellings, townhomes up to three stories, and accessory structures for compliance with the International Residential Code (IRC). The open-book exam tests knowledge of building planning, foundations, floor construction, wall construction, roof/ceiling construction, and public safety requirements. ICC B1 certification is recognized in all 50 states and is a critical credential for building inspection careers.
Exam sponsor: ICC (Pearson VUE / PRONTO). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
75 (scaled score)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ICC B1 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the ICC B1 vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 44 ICC B1 terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the ICC B1 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ICC (Pearson VUE / PRONTO) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What score do I need to pass the ICC B1 exam?
The ICC B1 exam requires a scaled score of 75 to pass, which corresponds to approximately 75% of questions answered correctly (about 45 out of 60 questions). If you pass, you see 'PASS' on your results — no numerical score is shown for passing candidates. If you fail, you receive a diagnostic report showing your performance by content area. The exam uses scaled scoring set by the ICC Exam Development Committee.
Is the ICC B1 exam open-book?
Yes, the ICC B1 exam is open-book. You are allowed to use the International Residential Code (IRC) as your reference during the exam. You can tab, highlight, and annotate your codebook. However, with only 2 minutes per question on average, you need to be very familiar with the IRC layout and able to find information quickly. Most successful candidates tab key sections and practice code lookups before the exam.