Package Overview

Designed for the ICC F12 National Standard Building Contractor B exam, this package helps candidates prepare for commercial and multifamily building projects. Study areas include general regulations, building planning and life safety, structural systems, and the building envelope.

Exam Prep Course

Our online exam preparation course helps you build familiarity with the 2015 code requirements and reference materials relevant to the ICC F12 exam. Work through key subject areas, review concepts, and practice finding information in your references so you can approach the timed exam with greater confidence. Our course includes practice quizzes and unlimited attempts in our exam simulator, which generates dynamic practice exams from our question bank so you can practice under timed conditions.

Exam-Ready Books

The included 2015-edition exam reference materials are professionally tabbed and highlighted to support quicker navigation during an open-book exam. This preparation helps you spend less time searching for relevant sections and more time applying what you have learned.

Start-Up Consultation

Licensing requirements vary by state and locality. Our 30-minute Contractor Licensing Start-Up Consultation provides an opportunity to discuss the application process and next steps with a licensing specialist, with follow-up email support. This consultation does not include application preparation or filing and does not guarantee license approval. Confirm that your jurisdiction accepts this exam before purchasing.

Class Days & Times

This is an entirely online, self-paced course. Our online pre-recorded content is available 24/7 with unlimited access for 180 days after purchase.

If you require an extension after your initial 180 days of course access, contact our support team to request a course extension for $150.

Exam Overview

The ICC F12 National Standard Building Contractor B exam covers general regulations, building planning and life safety, structural systems, and the building envelope. The open-book exam is administered by Pearson VUE. Candidates have 240 minutes (4 hours) to complete the 80-question exam, and a minimum score of 70% is required to pass.

Exam content areas (% of exam):

  • Administration — 6%
  • Building Planning — 5%
  • Plan Reading — 13%
  • Life Safety — 9%
  • Exterior Walls — 3%
  • Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures — 8%
  • Soils and Foundations — 10%
  • Concrete — 5%
  • Masonry — 11%
  • Steel — 6%
  • Wood — 18%
  • Glass and Glazing — 1%
  • Gypsum Board and Plaster — 3%
  • Special Construction — 1%
  • Energy Efficiency — 1%
Books

The ICC F12 exam is an open-book exam at Pearson VUE. The following 3 books are allowed into the exam and are included in this package:

  • International Building Code, 2015 Edition
  • International Residential Code, 2015 Edition
  • ICC Concrete Manual, Based on the 2021 International Building Code and ACI 318-19
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Access Period 6 Months

Unlimited access to all content