ICC B2 Commercial Building Inspector: Practice Questions, Units, and Exam Format
The commercial building inspector certification: building planning, construction types and special construction, against the IBC. See exactly what is on the exam, unit by unit, and practise it with a tutor that adapts to you.
Exam format
| Section | Questions | Time | Share of score |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2 Commercial Building Inspector | 80 | 3 hr 30 min | 100% |
Units and exam weights
| Unit | Exam weight | Topics covered |
|---|---|---|
| General Administration | 6% | 0101 Project Administration, 0102 Public Information and Legal, 0103 Plan Reading |
| Building Planning | 20% | 0201 Fire Resistance-Rated Construction, 0202 Building Location, 0203 Interior Environment, 0204 Occupancy Classification and Type of Construction, 0205 Safeguards During Construction, 0206 Accessibility |
| Footings and Foundations | 8% | 0301 Footings, 0302 Stepped Footings and Special Foundations, 0303 Piles and Piers, 0304 Foundation Walls |
| Floor Construction | 8% | 0401 Floor Systems, 0402 Concrete Slabs |
| Wall Construction and Coverings | 21% | 0501 Wood Wall Systems, 0502 Steel Framing Systems, 0503 Masonry Wall Systems, 0504 Concrete Wall Systems, 0505 Wall Reinforcement, 0506 Exterior Sheathing and Weather-Resistant Coverings |
| Roof/Ceiling Construction | 6% | 0601 Roof/Ceiling Assemblies, 0602 Roof Sheathing and Coverings |
| Public Safety and Special Construction | 31% | 0701 Means of Egress, 0702 Fire Protection Systems, 0703 Smoke and Fire Venting Control, 0704 Interior Finishes and Insulation, 0705 Safety Glazing and Glass, 0706 Opening Protectives, Penetrations, and Joint Systems |
How Kalyta teaches ICC B2 Commercial Building Inspector
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- Adaptive practice. Questions are picked around your current level, so you are always working just past what you can already do.
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- Progress you can see. Watch your readiness climb unit by unit, and know what is solid before you walk in.
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