ICC Inspector and Plans Examiner Certifications

These tests are given by the ICC (International Code Council) to become certified in one one of two ways:

1) Anyone can take the test and those that pass will earn a voluntary certification program for industry professionals. Applications for the test are sent directly to ICC, are administered by the ICC in testing centers through the state (and country) and are largely open book tests proctored by independent staff. If you want to work in Florida and have already passed these exams, your certification would become part of your application packet to the DBPR (see #2 below). You will need to meet their experience requirements as well (see DBPR application link below).

See ICC's Candidate Brochure for more information: http://www.iccsafe.org/certification/inspector/2009/2009National.pdf

2) You may APPLY TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA for approval before you take the the ICC certification exam. They will review your application, which requires at least 5 years construction or inspection experience in the category you are seeking certification for, or demonstrate a combination of secondary education and experience which totals five years. You will also be required to take the Florida Principles & Practices Exam. Then you will get the Florida "Standard" Certificate so you can work in Florida.

STEP 1 - Select a certification category and determine which tests you will need to take (see ICC Exam Candidate Bulletin link below). Make sure your compare the category with your experience so the State of Florida will approve your application (i.e. if your only have experience doing plumbing, you will not qualify for a license in mechanical).

STEP 2 - Obtain the study references required for your exam (www.contractorslibrary.com or call 1-800-571-4777).

STEP 3 - Determine whether you want to take the exam electronically by computer or by written paper-and-pencil. Computer based tests may be taken ad Pearson-Vue centers around the country; written exams are given once every quarter.

STEP 4 - Review our schedule of exam prep classes - scheduled prior to the written exams each quarter, these classes review the content outline for the exams for commercial and residential inspectors and plans examiner (see class schedule).

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE WITH THE DBPR

To download the application package to apply to DBPR for recognition, click here: Certification Examination and Endorsement Package

Click on the following to download the Florida DBPR Examination Information Bulletin for Code Professionals.

To download the DBPR's Principles and Practices exam candidate booklet, click here: Florida P&P Candidate Information Bulletin

Call the Contractors Institute (1-877-542-3673) and ask for Rhonda or Zada for further information.