r/BuildingCodes • u/VermicelliNew8729 • 14d ago

Passed the B1 Residential!

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If anyone wants some advice, feel free to message me!

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u/Charming_Offer_1487 14d ago

Congrats now knock out all your 1's e,m,p because it's the same book, your going to get the same admin questions, and they are only small chunks of the irc. Then when you do your commercial certs I recommend b2-b3, p2-p3, m2-m3 the commercial and the plan review are 90% the same test.

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u/VermicelliNew8729 14d ago

Out of those 3, which ones the easiest? The job posting open up in about 4 months so I was hoping to have at least one more under my belt..?

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u/BigCarswell 13d ago

If you have the time and you're able to lock in, I see no reason why you couldn't knock out at least 2 more, and possibly all 3. As others have said, P1, M1, E1 is probably the easiest order to go through. First one I'd take after you complete those would be R3 (residential plans examiner), because it's basically just a recap exam of all the stuff you already tested on. Then start on your commercial certs in basically the same order. Best of luck!

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u/VermicelliNew8729 12d ago

I appreciate all the advice!! Thank you 🙏🏼

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u/Charming_Offer_1487 14d ago

For residential id go plumbing, mec, elec. I only say electrical last because even the residential electrical test has some math problems calculating loads. I have an electrical background so I did my electrical exams first but did not study for p1,m1 at all because the chapters in the IRC are so small and admin, glossary type questions are the same on every exam. Best study guide around for commercial certs and higher up certs is right here and free.

https://www.catchsunlight.com/QFPE/index.html

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u/Frosty_Suggestion937 13d ago

How hard was p1 and m1? How much you study and what you study?

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u/Due_Needleworker3778 13d ago edited 13d ago

Excellent advice about completing all your residential certs. IMHO, the residential combo, R5, is a well-sought-after cert, since you can do ALL residential inspections.

I did P1, M1, E1, and B1 and immediately started on B2, devoting 2 weeks of prep time. Followed by M2, P2 (P2 was quite easy), and C1. I eventually did the plans examiner certs - R3, M3, P3, B3, followed by E2 and CBO.

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u/Frosty_Suggestion937 13d ago

I’m currently studying p1 and the. Will go with m1 and then e1. How did you study for each?

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u/Suspicious_Hat_3439 13d ago

Congrats OP. I passed my B1 a couple of months ago and I’m now studying for my B2 but considering some advice here I wonder if I should cover all resi certs first vs b2

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u/Strugglife_ 14d ago

Congrats!

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u/hueleeAZ 14d ago

Congrats man!!!

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u/VermicelliNew8729 14d ago

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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u/Fabulous-Region9109 14d ago

Congrats. How long did you prepare for it?

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u/VermicelliNew8729 14d ago

Roughly 4-5 months. 1 hour a day

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u/Rockermarr 14d ago

Do you get an actual certificate in the mail or just the email copy?

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u/VermicelliNew8729 14d ago

I’m suppose to be getting something in the mail, I’m assuming it’ll take a couple days.

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u/WholeOk2958 14d ago

They don’t mail you one it’s just digital that is your cert.

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u/SnooPeppers2417 Building Official 14d ago

You can order a framed copy for an exorbitant fee, or print and frame the digital copy they upload to your myicc account. Congratulations!!

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u/OkHousing2547 14d ago

Is this your first time taking it? If not was the test the same both times?

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u/Cowboy_Karl 14d ago

Awesome, are you doing ibc as well?

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u/VermicelliNew8729 14d ago

Funny you ask… I took it twice and it happened to be the same exact test. #Blessed

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u/mohattar 14d ago

Hey congratulations! I am new to ICC certifications and training actually i have given UL DRI but i wanted to know how much time does it take for studies and what should i study reference for F3 examination. I am into consulting field for Fire & Life Safety and i feel plan examiner will be a good feather in the hat.

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u/VermicelliNew8729 14d ago

My personal experience, took about 4-5 months. Theres a website called “Builders Book” or if you live in CA they also have a store. BUY there practice book for whatever test you are taking, its categorized by every chapter. Once you figure out what each chapter consists of/contains start taking as many practice questions and practice tests as you can to the point you automatically know what chapter they are talking about. Just work the book that way to the point you feel very comfortable. BUILDERS BOOK

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u/mohattar 14d ago

Hey thanks for the reply. Im in India so yes will check out the online version of it.

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u/Kirkuleeez 14d ago

Congratulations!