ICC California Plans Examiner Certifications
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Certification is a job requirement for plans examiner 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.
What California plans examiner certifications are offered by ICC?
- California Building Plans Examiner – I6+
- CALGreen Inspector/Plans Examiner – CT+
- CA Public Accommodations Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner – CAP
- Building Plans Examiner – 3B+
- Electrical Plans Examiner – 3E+
- Mechanical Plans Examiner – 3M+
- Plumbing Plans Examiner – 3P+
- Commercial Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner with ASHRAE 90.1 - CE+
- Commercial Fire Sprinkler Plans Examiner – CP
- Commercial Fire Alarms Plans Examiner I – CN+
- Residential Fire Sprinkler Inspector/Plans Examiner – RF+
- Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner – 21+
- Commercial Energy Plans Examiner – 78+
- Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner – 79+
- Fire Plans Examiner – F3+
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 a plans examiner in California, what ICC certification is recommended?
- California Building Plans Examiner – I6+*
*Please note that the exam is based on the 2019 California Building Code.
Is there a self-certification option for plans examiner certification?
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California Self-Certification Program*
*This self-certification process allows a licensed architect in the State of California to assume responsibility to verify compliance with the building and zoning codes applicable to construction projects on private property in the City of Los Angeles. Exam is based on the 2022 California Residential Code.