Purpose

Residential Combination (One and Two Family Dwelling) Inspector:
The Residential Combination Inspector (in Florida known as the "One and Two Family Dwelling") certification is for persons who inspect each discipline (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical) for compliance with governing codes.

Exams Required

A Residential Combination (One and Two Family Dwelling) Inspector is required to take EACH of the following four exams:  Residential Building Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector. In addition, if you applying through the State of Florida for a Standard Certificate, you will need to take the Florida Principles & Practices exam.

Reference Materials

For calendar year 2010, you will need the 2009 International Residential Code and 2008 National Electrical Code (secondary reference)

Testing Knowledge

Residential Combination (One and Two Family Dwelling) Inspector: requires the Residential Building, Residential Electrical, Residential Mechanical and Residential Plumbing Inspector exams:
            Residential Building Inspector will have 50 questions in 2 hours (open book).
            Residential Electrical Inspector will have 60 questions in 2 hours (open book).
            Residential Plumbing Inspector will have 60 questions in 2 hours (open book).
            Residential Mechanical Inspector will have 60 questions in 2 hours (open book).
For expanded outlines, go to: www.iccsafe.org/certification/professional
To get the ICC candidate booklet which has SPECIFIC information about the exam itself, click here: ICC Candidate Booklet

To apply to the STATE OF FLORIDA for the Standard Building Inspector Certification, click on the following link: Certification Examination and Endorsement Package

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How We Prepare You to Pass Your Exam:

Our four-day seminar is designed to prepare you to pass the ICC Residential examinations required for the Residential Combination (One and Two Family Dwelling) Inspector exams the first time! The item bank of questions for are largely "cross focused" on similar code subject matter - therefore we prepare our students by teaching the relevant information in a concise, organized, systematic format that has proven to be the most successful ever! If you are only sitting for single "residential" exams, choose the approriate day to attend.

The seminar begins on the first day by providing each student with a full set of copyrighted training plans, and they are yours to keep!  The instructor then proceeds, explaining the code chapter by chapter, demonstrating fundamental principles and interpretations, then applying specific code provisions to the plans and applicable specifications.

The students are continually challenged to think about code applications throughout the two days by using example construction documents with hidden errors in them, along with discussions regarding errors and omissions frequently found at the construction site.

Actual photographs and video clips are included throughout the program in order to assure that the student understands complex code situations and the consequence when key review or inspection principles are overlooked in the office or field.

At the conclusion of this course, students will have covered the required information for all four of the Residential Inspector examinations. NOTE:  If you are taking a Residential Inspector exam in one of the disciplines, you may attend just that one day ($175/day) course.

Comprehensive sets of practice test questions are provided as take home assignments. These questions are designed to "hone" the student’s ability to quickly look up and answer questions similar to those that will be encountered on "test day". Additionally, all of these valuable test questions have complete solutions and page references - not just answer keys!

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Continuing Education Credit

This course provides continuing education credit for persons licensed under the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, Building Code Inspectors and Administrators Board (through the CILB), and Electrical Contractors License Board. Others license boards, classifications, and professions may qualify for approval in Florida or other States. Please call one of our school administrators for for further information.

DBPR Provider # 0001189

Day 1 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm):  Mechanical Codes & Plan Interpretation
                CILB: Course #0006078 (4 hrs. general, 1 safety, 1 workers comp, 1 business)
                ECLB:  No approval            
                BCAI:  All courses approved by CILB/ECLB are reciprocated as "general" hours

Day 2 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm):  Electrical Codes & Plan Interpretation
                CILB: Course #0006045 (4 hrs. general, 1 safety, 1 workers comp, 1 business)
                ECLB:  Course #0005891 (4 technical, 1 safety, 1 workers comp, 1 business)
                BCAI:  All courses approved by CILB/ECLB are reciprocated as "general" hours

Day 3 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm): Building Codes & Plan Interpretation
                CILB: Course #0006044 (4 hrs. general, 1 safety, 1 workers comp, 1 business)
                ECLB:  No approval
                BCAI:  All courses approved by CILB/ECLB are reciprocated as "general" hours

Day 4 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm):  Plumbing Codes & Plan Interpretation
                CILB: Course #0006046 (4 hrs. general, 1 safety, 1 workers comp, 1 business)
                ECLB:  No approval            
                BCAI:  All courses approved by CILB/ECLB are reciprocated as "general" hours

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Class Schedule and Pricing

All classes are held at our Learning Center located in Hudson, Florida.  The course fee is $175 per day.  If you wish to take ALL FOUR CONSECUTIVE days for the full "Combination" course, you will receive a discounted rate of $500 for the four days. The course fee covers handouts, plans, and practice tests questions (bring your own exam references). If you wish to RE-TAKE this course, there is a $75 Re-take Fee.

Day 1 covers Residential Mechanical applications; Day 2 covers Residential Electrical applications;  Day 3 covers Residential Building applications; and Day 4 covers Residential Plumbing applications.
Students must have their own code or other reference material required for the test. All reference materials can be purchased from the Contractors Library.

Days	Seminar Date(s)	Location
Tuesday - Res. MECHANICAL	May 25, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Wednesday - Res. ELECTRICAL	May 26, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Thursday - Res. BUILDING	May 27, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Friday - Res. PLUMBING	May 28, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Tuesday - Res. MECHANICAL	August 31, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Wednesday - Res. ELECTRICAL	September 1, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Thursday - Res. BUILDING	September 2, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Friday - Res. PLUMBING	September 3, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Tuesday - Res. MECHANICAL	November 30, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Wednesday - Res. ELECTRICAL	December 1, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Thursday - Res. BUILDING	December 2, 2010	Hudson Learning Center
Friday - Res. PLUMBING	December 3, 2010	Hudson Learning Center