2021 Building Codes and Standards - BC Study Guide (Self-Paced)

This self-paced online study guide provides an overview of the references for the Building Codes and Standards - BC Exam as it relates to the relevant job tasks of the Certified Building Official.

Users are first presented with a Course Overview which they must complete before beginning the other three distinct modes listed below:

• Flash Cards: In this required mode, users are presented with a set of comprehensive, electronic flash cards containing a series of Code questions. Each question is presented with a Code book reference as a hint.


• Quizzes (optional): This optional mode presents a series of questions in the traditional quiz format, broken out by Code section for additional practice to test your knowledge.


• Timed Exam: This required mode is available once Flash Cards care completed. Users are presented with a comprehensive, timed exam simulation.

The following publications are necessary to ensure success in the course:

• 2021 International Building Code® (IBC®)
• 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC®)
• 2021 International Plumbing Code® (IPC®)
• 2021 International Fire Code® (IFC®)
• 2021 International Mechanical Code® (IMC®)
• 2021 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®)
• ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities®
• NFPA 70: 2020 National Electrical Code®) (NEC®)
• Special Inspection Manual, 2018 Edition