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ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (21)

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ICC ICC Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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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.

20
hours
2

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.

30
hours
3

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.

35
hours
4

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.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
105 hours
That's about 11 weeks at 10 hours/week

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  • •Register with your legal name exactly as it appears on your identification
  • •Approved references: IBC, IEBC and ICC A117.1-2017 for the edition you register for (2021 or 2024)
  • •Copyrighted, bound references may be brought; training materials, study guides and practice questions may not
  • •Testing through ICC PRONTO online or at an in-person test center

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Exam Fee$320 per attempt at catalog list price (ICC members receive discounted pricing)
Total Estimated Cost$320 per attempt plus your reference books
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ICC 21 Exam Details

ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (21)

Administered by International Code Council (ICC)

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Scaled score of 75
Passing Score
80
Questions
2
Hours
$320 per attempt (ICC exam catalog list price; ICC members receive discounted pricing)
Exam Fee
Study time: Not published by ICC; plan structured review of IBC Chapter 11, IBC 1009, IEBC 306 and all of ICC A117.1-2017
Prerequisites: ICC does not require prerequisites to take the exam
Valid for: 3 years; renew by earning continuing education units (CEUs) within each three-year renewal period

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official International Code Council (ICC) content outline

General Administrative and Scoping Provisions7%

Occupancy group accessibility (2%), general administration and definitions (1%), and accessibility in existing buildings under IEBC Section 306 (4%).

Building Blocks11%

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 Routes27%

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%).

General Site and Building Elements10%

Parking, passenger loading zones and bus stops (4%), site accessibility (3%), and ramps, stairways and handrails (3%).

Plumbing Elements and Facilities10%

Toilet and bathing rooms, water closets and compartments, grab bars, lavatories, urinals, bathtubs, showers, drinking fountains and related elements.

Communication Elements6%

Alarms and signs (4%); telephones, assistive listening systems and ATMs (1%); and detectable warnings (1%).

Special Rooms and Spaces8%

Assembly areas, dressing and locker rooms, kitchens, courtrooms, holding and housing cells, and other special occupancies.

Built-in Furnishings and Equipment5%

Seating at tables, counters and work surfaces including check-out and service counters (4%), and storage elements (1%).

Dwelling and Sleeping Units10%

Accessible units, Type A units, Type B units and Type C units, with IBC Section 1108 scoping.

Recreational Facilities6%

General recreational facilities (3%) and swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs and spas (3%).

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