$1,195 Classroom or Online
24 MONTHS’ ACCESS
(Once you take an exam, ICC requires you to pass the other two exams WITHIN 18 MONTHS)
Certified Building Official Exam Prep Course
(two-day live CLASS portion for Codes & Standards) – ICC Course #11361 1.8 CEUS
Certified Building Official Exam: The Certified Building Official certification is for persons who may serve as building officials. According to the ICC: “The Certified Building Official is responsible for the development, administration, interpretation, application and enforcement of the codes adopted by their jurisdiction. They will be able to manage their department’s budget and the certification and training of inspection staff. They will have an understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to human resources. They will have a thorough knowledge of customer service, develop and maintain effective relationships with all client groups, and be able to effectively communicate with contractors, homeowners, subordinates, superiors, news media, elected officials, and civic organizations.”
Click here: Exams Required & Reference Materials for FLORIDA BCAI CERTIFICATION
**For testing directly with ICC (or NOT wanting Florida certification), click here
NOTE: While testing at ICC is available for 2021 or 2024 editions of the Code, FLORIDA candidates can only test on the 2021 Codes beginning March 1, 2025. Our courses cover both 2018 and 2021 editions. To order books, call 877-542-3673 or search “CBO” in our online store: https://cistore.contractorsinstitute.com/
CODES AND STANDARDS CLASS/WEBINAR DATES:
All live classes are also provided as live webinars. PLEASE REGISTER by logging into your COURSE and clicking on the link to register for the dates you wish to attend. You must register for each individual date (the courses are offered for two sequential days). YOU WILL GET REMINDERS FOR YOUR REGISTRATION SO USE AN EMAIL YOU HAVE ACCESS TO EVERY DAY – OR YOU CAN TO CONFIRM OR CHANGE OUR ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION AT 1-877-542-3673:
January 25-26, 2025
March 29-30, 2025
May 31-June 1, 2025
NOTE: ICC REQUIRES YOU TO PASS ALL THREE EXAMS WITHIN 18 MONTHS OF YOUR FIRST EXAM TAKEN.
CBO Management Module (FL-MN) (MM) – 75 questions, 2 hour time limit.
- International Building Code
- International Fire Code
- Building Department Administration
- A Budgeting Guide for Local Government, 3rd Edition
- Human Resources Management for Public & Nonprofit Organizations, 4th Edition
- Inspector Skills
CBO Legal Module (FL-ME) (MG) – 75 questions, 2 hour time limit.
- International Building Code
- International Fire Code
- Building Department Administration
- Legal Aspects of Code Administration
- International Property Maintenance Code
- Human Resources Management for Public & Nonprofit Organizations, 4th Edition
CBO Building Codes and Standards Module (FL-FB) (BC) – 75 questions, 2 hour time limit.
- International Building Code
- International Fire Code
- International Mechanical Code
- Plumbing Code
- International Energy Conservation Code
- International Residential Code
- National Electrical Code
- Special Inspection Manual
- ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009
Schedule and Pricing
The Live Class/Webinar is for the CODES AND STANDARDS portion of the exams ONLY and is located at our Learning Center at 8238 Joliet Street, Hudson, FL 34667 (or via WEBINAR). RECORDED WEBINARS online are in your online locker (after you sign up) and for the other portions of the exam. Practice exams are also available there for each part. IF you already have a Florida license, you may be eligible for obtaining continuing education credits provided you attend the LIVE CLASS/WEBINAR in Hudson (NOT for online study). YOU ARE ALLOWED 24 MONTHS’ ACCESS TO THE COURSE/WEBINARS/CLASSES FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.
Each day’s agenda looks like this:
Agenda:
8:00 am – begin
10:00 am – break
Noon – Lunch (we provide)
1:00 pm – continue
2:00 pm – break
5:00 pm + / – – done
The course fee is $1,195.00 for any format and includes instruction and access to any webinar/recorded webinar(s) and online simulated exams (bring your own exam references) FOR 24 MONTHS. If you do not pass all three exams within 24 months and need an extension, you may purchase a one year extension for $550. Students must have their own reference materials required for the test. All reference materials can be purchased from the Contractors Library.