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ICC & NHIE

Complete Theory — All 54 Chapters

Free, in-depth study guides mapped to the ICC certification exams and the NHIE National Home Inspector Exam. Each exam has its own chapter set — pick your exam below and work through every chapter, then test yourself with exam-aligned questions.

B1 — Residential Building Inspector

ICC Residential Building Inspector (IRC): code administration, building planning, foundations, floors, walls, roofs.

I

Code Administration

II

Building Planning

III

Footings & Foundations

IV

Floors

V

Walls

VI

Roof & Ceiling

VII

Public Safety and Special Construction

B2 — Commercial Building Inspector

ICC Commercial Building Inspector (IBC): occupancy, construction types, fire protection, egress.

I

Code Administration

II

Building Planning & Occupancy

III

Types of Construction

IV

Fire Protection Systems

V

Means of Egress

VI

Interior Finishes & Structures

VII

Accessibility

VIII

Exterior Walls & Roof

E1 — Residential Electrical Inspector

ICC Residential Electrical Inspector (NEC): wiring, services, grounding, overcurrent protection.

I

Code Administration

II

General Requirements

III

Wiring & Protection

IV

Wiring Methods & Materials

V

Equipment & Lamps

VI

Special Occupancies & Equipment

VII

Communications Systems

VIII

Residential IRC Electrical (E3400-E4200)

P1 — Residential Plumbing

ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector (IPC): fixtures, water supply, drainage, vents, traps.

I

Code Administration

II

General Regulations

III

Fixtures & Faucets

IV

Water Heaters

V

Water Supply & Distribution

VI

Sanitary Drainage

VII

Vents

VIII

Traps, Interceptors & Storm Drainage

M1 — Residential Mechanical

ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector (IMC): ventilation, ducts, combustion air, appliances.

I

Code Administration

II

General Regulations

III

Ventilation

IV

Exhaust Systems

V

Duct Systems

VI

Combustion Air

VII

Chimneys & Vents

VIII

Appliances & HVAC

NHIE — National Home Inspector Exam

NHIE (EBPHI): site conditions, exterior and interior systems, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC.

I

Site Conditions and Grounds

II

Building Exterior Components

III

Roof Components

IV

Structural Components

V

Electrical Systems

VI

Cooling Systems

VII

Heating Systems

VIII

Insulation, Moisture Management and Ventilation Systems

IX

Mechanical Exhaust Systems

X

Plumbing and Fuel Distribution Systems

XI

Interior Components

XII

Fireplaces, Fuel-Burning Appliances and Chimney and Vent Systems

XIII

Life Safety Equipment and Systems

XIV

Analysis of Findings and Reporting

XV

Professional Responsibilities

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