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What's Included: PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES

  • Online Exam Prep Course
  • Practice Exam Simulator
  • Exam-Ready Tabbed & Highlighted Book Set

2B/3B TECHNICAL

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Why Choose This: You only need to pass the 2B Building Inspector or 3B Plans Examiner Technical Exam.

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We're all in on your success. If you don't pass your Florida Building Inspector or Plans Examiner exam on the first try, we'll extend your course access and provide extra support to help you prepare for the next attempt — at no additional cost.

Free 6-month extensions available with proof of exam failure and an exam attempt within 6 months of purchase. $150 fee applies otherwise.

What's on the Florida Building Inspector & Plans Examiner Exams

Every Florida BCAIB Building Inspector and Plans Examiner applicant must pass the Principles and Practices Exam, which covers building construction standards, contracting, BCAIB regulations, engineering/architecture, and Florida-specific regulatory topics, plus a technical exam. Building Inspector applicants take the 2B Commercial Building Inspector exam; Plans Examiner applicants take the 3B Building Plans Examiner exam. Both technical exams are administered for the DBPR by the International Code Council (ICC) and based on the 2021 IBC.

50 P&P Questions
80 2B / 3B Questions
210 min 2B / 3B Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
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2B / 3B Technical Exam Content Areas

Subject Area 2B / 3B
General Administration 6% / 5%
Building Planning 20% / 21%
Footings and Foundations 8% / 8%
Floor Construction 8% / 4%
Wall Construction and Coverings 21% / 12%
Roof/Ceiling Construction 6% / 4%
Public Safety and Special Construction 31% / 46%
Total 100% / 100%

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide How to Become a Florida Building Inspector.

HOW WE HELP YOU PASS

  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the Florida Principles and Practices and 2B/3B Technical Exams with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprints.
  2. Practice like it's test day with realistic exam simulations. Build confidence and identify knowledge gaps with practice exams that mirror the format, timing, and pressure of the actual Florida Building Inspector and Plans Examiner exams.
  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Pre-tabbed and highlighted book sets (or DIY tabbing guides) let you locate key information quickly during the open-book exams.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. A step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All Florida BCAIB Building Inspector and Plans Examiner applicants must pass the Principles and Practices Exam. Building Inspector applicants also take the 2B Commercial Building Inspector exam; Plans Examiner applicants take the 3B Building Plans Examiner exam. You don’t need both 2B and 3B unless you’re applying for both licenses.

  • The Principles and Practices Exam is developed and scored by Professional Testing, Inc. under contract with the Florida DBPR Bureau of Education and Testing, and delivered by computer-based testing. The 2B and 3B technical exams are administered by the International Code Council (ICC) under contract with the Florida DBPR, delivered via Pearson VUE test centers or ICC PRONTO online proctoring.

  • The 50-question exam covers:

    • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board — 22 Q (44%)
    • Building Construction Standards — 13 Q (26%)
    • Contracting — 5 Q (10%)
    • Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture — 5 Q (10%)
    • Construction Liens, Chapter 713, Part I, F.S. — 2 Q (4%)
    • Flood Insurance Regulation and Coastal Zone Protection — 1 Q (2%)
    • Motor Vehicle License — 1 Q (2%)
    • Worker’s Compensation, Chapter 440, F.S. — 1 Q (2%)
  • The Principles and Practices Exam has 50 questions. The 2B and 3B technical exams each have 80 multiple-choice questions.

  • You need 70% to pass the Principles and Practices Exam. The 2B and 3B technical exams use a scaled-score system; check the ICC/DBPR Examination Information Bulletin for the current passing standard.

  • You’re allowed 3.5 hours (210 minutes) for each technical exam (2B or 3B). DBPR doesn’t publish a time limit for the Principles and Practices Exam, so confirm with DBPR or Professional Testing, Inc. when you register.

  • Yes. You may bring approved reference books with highlighting, underlining, and permanently attached tabs. Handwritten or typewritten notes aren’t allowed. The 2B and 3B exams are based on the 2021 International Building Code.

  • Non-government applicants pay a $25 application fee, a $31.25 examination fee, a $25 certification fee, and a $5 unlicensed activity fee; the re-examination fee is $6.25. Government employees pay no application, examination, or renewal fees, only the $5 unlicensed activity fee per certification. The same fee schedule covers both the Principles and Practices and 2B/3B exams.

  • See the DBPR Candidate Information Booklet and the ICC/DBPR Examination Information Bulletin linked in the Resources & Requirements section above.

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