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What's on the ICC G12 Building Contractor B Exam

The National Standard Building Contractor B (ICC G12) Exam covers commercial and multi-family construction, testing general regulations, building planning and life safety, structural systems, and the building envelope under the 2018 International Codes. It is a four-hour, 80-question, open-book, multiple-choice exam registered through ICC and delivered at Pearson VUE.

80 Total questions
70% Passing score
240 min Time allowed
Open book Exam format
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EXAM CONTENT AREAS

Subject area % of Exam
Permits and General Regulations 21%
Building Planning and Life Safety 30%
Structural Systems 41%
Building Envelope 8%
Total 100%

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, refer to the ICC National Contractor/Trades Exam Bulletin.

Not sure which exam to take? Read our guide NASCLA or ICC Exam—Which Should I Take?.

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  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and code references tested on the National Standard Building Contractor B (ICC G12) Exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprint.
  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 ICC G12 Building Contractor B exam.
  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 exam.
  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

  • The exam is registered through ICC (my.iccsafe.org) and delivered at Pearson VUE test centers.

  • The exam has 80 questions.

  • The passing score is 70% (56 correct).

  • You are allowed 4 hours (240 min).

  • Yes. It is an open-book, multiple-choice exam. Only the reference books permitted in the testing center may be used.

  • It is based on the 2018 I-Codes (2018 IBC, 2018 IRC).

  • See the Exam Content Areas table above for the full topic breakdown.

  • See the Candidate Information Bulletin / content outline linked in the Resources & Requirements section above.

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