California Inspector Certifications with ICC
Exams and Resources

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Certification is a job requirement for inspectors in California building safety. Please check specific departments for their requirements.

Below are resources to help you understand the certification process and requirements of the International Code Council (ICC), the most common certification provider in the United States.

Inspector ICC Certifications

What California inspector certifications are offered by ICC?

  • California Public Accommodations Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner – CAP
  • California DSA Shotcrete Special Inspector – SC+
  • CALGreen Inspector/Plans Examiner – CT+
  • California Building Plans Examiner – I6+
  • California Residential Building Inspector – J1+
  • California Residential Electrical Inspector – J2+
  • California Residential Plumbing Inspector – J3+
  • California Residential Mechanical Inspector – J4+
  • California Commercial Building Inspector – I1+
  • California Commercial Electrical Inspector – I2
  • California Commercial Plumbing Inspector – I3

Where can I review the ICC exam details and specifics on how to prepare? 

Please visit the ICC Certification Exam Catalog: https://www.iccsafe.org/certification-exam-catalog.

  • Step #1: Under “Type”, select ”State Certification”
  • Step #2: Under “State”, select “California”
  • Step #3: Click “Search”

Here you can review the following information for each exam:

  • Outlines
  • Scopes
  • External reference materials
  • Time limits
  • Number of questions
  • Open book details

If someone wants to become an inspector in California, what ICC certification is recommended?

  • California Residential Building Inspector - J1 or Residential Building Inspector – B1

Understanding Inspector ICC Certification Resources and Study Tips

What inspector certification resources are available through ICC?

What inspector certification trainings are available through ICC?