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ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (21)
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Phase 1: Scoping, Existing Buildings & Building BlocksYou are here
Learn IBC Chapter 11 scoping and exceptions, IEBC Section 306, and the A117.1-2017 new-versus-existing clear floor space, turning space, reach range and protruding object rules.
Phase 2: Accessible Routes & Means of Egress
Master route widths, entrances, doors, ramps, curb ramps, elevators and lifts, and IBC 1009 accessible means of egress, which together make up 27% of the exam.
Phase 3: Plumbing, Units, Special Rooms & Recreation
Study toilet rooms, grab bars and showers, Accessible, Type A, B and C units, assembly seating, counters, signage and recreational facilities.
Phase 4: Timed Open-Book Practice
Run 80-question, 2.5-hour timed practice sets with your IBC, IEBC and A117.1 to build lookup speed.
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ICC 21-style questions across all ten ICC content areas, from IBC Chapter 11 scoping to ICC A117.1-2017 dimensions.
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: General Administrative and Scoping Provisions
4 sections
Chapter 2: Building Blocks (ICC A117.1 Chapter 3)
5 sections
Chapter 3: Accessible Routes — Route Scoping, Entrances, and Doors
4 sections
Chapter 4: Accessible Routes — Ramps, Curb Ramps, and Conveyance
4 sections
Chapter 5: Accessible Means of Egress
3 sections
Chapter 6: General Site and Building Elements
5 sections
Chapter 7: Plumbing Elements and Facilities
5 sections
Chapter 8: Communication Elements and Features
3 sections
Chapter 9: Special Rooms and Spaces
3 sections
Chapter 10: Built-in Furnishings and Equipment
3 sections
Chapter 11: Dwelling and Sleeping Units
5 sections
Chapter 12: Recreational Facilities
3 sections
ICC 21 Exam Details
ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (21)
Administered by International Code Council (ICC)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official International Code Council (ICC) content outline
Occupancy group accessibility (2%), general administration and definitions (1%), and accessibility in existing buildings under IEBC Section 306 (4%).
Floor surfaces and level changes (3%), wheelchair turning spaces (3%), clearances (2%), reach ranges and operable parts (1%), and protruding objects (2%) under ICC A117.1 Chapter 3.
Accessible entrances (4%), accessible means of egress (10%), windows, doors and doorways (5%), walking surfaces, ramps and curb ramps (5%), and elevators and platform lifts (3%).
Parking, passenger loading zones and bus stops (4%), site accessibility (3%), and ramps, stairways and handrails (3%).
Toilet and bathing rooms, water closets and compartments, grab bars, lavatories, urinals, bathtubs, showers, drinking fountains and related elements.
Alarms and signs (4%); telephones, assistive listening systems and ATMs (1%); and detectable warnings (1%).
Assembly areas, dressing and locker rooms, kitchens, courtrooms, holding and housing cells, and other special occupancies.
Seating at tables, counters and work surfaces including check-out and service counters (4%), and storage elements (1%).
Accessible units, Type A units, Type B units and Type C units, with IBC Section 1108 scoping.
General recreational facilities (3%) and swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and spas (3%).
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