Purpose
Electrical Inspector: The Electrical Inspector certification is for persons who inspect residential and / or commercial buildings in order to ensure compliance with governing Electrical codes.Electrical Plans Examiner: The Electrical Plans Examiner certification is for persons whose primary responsibility is to ensure that electrical plans comply with the provisions of the governing electrical codes.
Exams Required
Electrical Inspector examination: Residential Electrical Inspector & Commercial Electrical Inspector.NOTE: If applying through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation for a Standard Inspector Certification, you will ONLY need the Commercial Electrical Inspector Exam.
Electrical Plans Examiner: Must have Electrical Inspector certification as a prerequisite.
Reference Materials
Electrical Inspector examination:Residential Inspector: 2006 International Residential Code
Commercial Inspector: 2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Electrical Plans Examiner examination: 2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and 2006 International Building Code (Chapter 7 & 10)
Testing Knowledge
Electrical Inspector:Residential Inspector: 60 questions in 2 hours (open book).
Commercial Inspector: 80 questions in 3.5 hours (open book).
Electrical Plans Examiner: 70 questions in 3.5 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
How We Prepare You to Pass Your Exam:
Our three-day Electrical Inspector exam prep course is designed to prepare you to pass either the ICC exam for Commercial Electrical Inspector or Plans Examiner. The item bank of questions 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 doing a RESIDENTIAL Inspector exam, please see our 1-day seminar for Residential Electrical under the "Residential Combination" inspector category.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 three 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 both the Commercial Inspector and Plans Examiner examinations.
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!
Continuing Education Credit
This course provides up to 14 hours of 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: Construction/Electrical Math & Plan Interpretation
CILB: Course # 0006042 (4 hrs. general, 1 safety, 1 workers comp, 1 business)
ECLB: Course #0005898 (4 hrs. technical, 1 safety, 1 workers comp, 1 business)
BCAI: All courses approved by CILB/ECLB are reciprocated as "general" hours
Day 2: 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
Class Schedule and Pricing
All classes are held at our Learning Center located in Hudson, Florida. This two-day course is $375.00. The course fee covers the three days and includes 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. Course dates are scheduled to occur just prior to exam dates, so wait until you are approved to sit for the test, then schedule your prep course with us!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, Wednesday, Thursday | June 3-4-5, 2008 | Hudson Learning Center |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | September 2-3-4, 2008 | Hudson Learning Center |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | December 2-3-4, 2008 | Hudson Learning Center |