Commercial Building Inspector
Online Training Course

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with Tom Jensen, AIA

Industry Experience:

I have 45 years of experience in commercial design and construction. I founded Architectural Nexus, one of the largest architectural firms in the Mountain West.

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Every page on the course has a chat button. Simply click it if you have any questions. I'll reply within 48 hours. Learn more.

Flashcard Review System:

The system creates flashcards from missed quiz and practice test questions, then schedules reviews to help you master the difficult concepts.

Time-Tested Course:

I've been running this course since 2021 and have helped many people prepare for the ICC B2 Commercial Building Inspector exam.

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Commercial Building

50 Hours

5.0 CEUs/PDHs

Personal Coaching

Tom Jensen, AIA

Commercial Building Course Developer

Hello, I'm Tom. My experience includes designing many commercial buildings and serving on the local city planning commission and city council. I have been honored and awarded for outstanding projects and service throughout my career.

I'll be your personal coach so you won't be alone in your studies. Scroll down below to see actual coaching conversations where I answered questions to help students understand the material.

how and where does it state the allowable stories in a chart. I can't seem to find the answer. even with the explanation it does not state the allowable stores.

The question is: "What are the allowable number of stories for a non-sprinklered building of Type I-A construction, housing an institutional occupancy of persons in custodial care who do not need help to move or respond?"

Answer 1: 2 Answer 2: 3 Answer 3: 5 Answer 4: Unlimited

The correct answer is: Answer 4.

My answer was: Answer 1.

It is a little complicated but I'll try to help you understand. The first step is determining the occupancy. It is stated to be Institutional (I) and custodial care not needing help to move or respond. If we go to Section 308.2 it states institutional with custodial care. Condition 1 states they are capable of moving and responding.

Now in Table 504.4 go down the left column to I-1 condition 1 and go across to Type I-A and you will see that the number of stories is UL or unlimited. I hope this is helpful to you.

thank you for your assistance I am slowly understanding the method or formula to get the answers. coming to understand the different occupancys.

hello! I'm using the 2018 code and section 1103.2 does not mention ticket booths, is this on 2021 IBC or the newest code?

The question is: "Which of the following IS required to comply with the regulations on accessibility?"

Answer 1: Raised areas used for security purposes Answer 2: Utility buildings Answer 3: Detached single and two family dwellings Answer 4: Ticket booths

The correct answer is: Answer 4.

My answer was: Answer 1.

Xavier, this is a little tricky.

In looking at the question, there are IBC code references in Section 1103 that clearly state that the space indicated in Answers 1,2 and 3 are not required. That leaves #4 with no reference but the selection of #4 is by deduction.

Another reason is that a ticket booth serves the public and hence would need to have a portion accessible.

Thank you, Mr. Jensen, for the explanation

11. Means of egress part 1.

fixed seating example. an assembly area has 250 fixed seats in a space of 2,500 sf total.

How did you get the number of 7sf/seat per seat?

The figure of 7 sf/seat is an estimate. Seats are estimated to be 24" center to center. Rows are estimated to be up to 42". This is based on the actual manufacturer which may vary. The code says the occupancy of an area with fixed seats is the actual number of seats. See 1004.6.

Great thank you

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User Reviews

Passed B2, M2, and Also CA's Exams

Good afternoon Chris, thanks for the extra time for that, passed the exam. The questions were right in line with the training received and the practice exams. Passed Commercial Building, and now also Commercial Mechanical. Even though your M2 course was geared towards the international code, I took the CA commercial mechanical exam and passed.

In the practice exams due to CA having some minor changes, answers are slightly different, however the process of reviewing and looking up the answers remains the same. Since you could not just go straight to the sections detailed in the course, it took a bit more referencing the index. On your final practice exam I scored a 40%, however looked up each answer so felt most of that score was more of a reflection of the differences in code. Turned around the next morning and took the CA exam and was done in 90 mins.

John A.

Rocklin, CA

Passed Plans Examiner Too!

I passed the Mechanical Plans Examiner and Commercial Building Inspector tests using your study material. We will see with the plumbing!

Nicole T.

York, SC

Thank you for helping me through another certification

Hey Gabe, just wanted to say I passed my Commercial Building Inspector and just wanted to say thank you to you and the guys for helping me through another certification.

I'm excited about diving into the CWI course this year and working with you guys more. Thanks again!

John S.

Woodstock, GA

Passed with Time to Spare

Thank u guys for all ur help I past my B2 with time to spare great course.

Shawn R.

Phoenix, AZ

Extremely helpful tool

I found the SI Certs Program an extremely helpful tool in obtaining my ICC B2 Commercial Building Inspector Certification. Completing the coursework and practice exams gave me the confidence I needed to pass this difficult exam.

Chris E.

Upland, CA

Completed

I completed the Commercial Building Inspector course and also passed my ICC exam today. It was a nightmare and I couldn’t have done it without your program and Tom’s coaching help! I think Fireproofing is next.

Victor G.

Dallas, TX

Second course I’ve taken

Just passed my Commercial Building Inspector thanks to your guys’ course. That’s the second course I’ve taken and passed on the first time!

Thanks again, you guys should start a frequent flyer’s program!

Damien R.

Kailua, HI

Passed

Good morning, Gabe.

Could you please send me a certificate for my B2 course? I passed my B2 exam.

Thx in advance.

Edgar S.

United States

Gave me the confidence

I passed my Commercial Building Exam yesterday on the first try. The course definitely gave me the confidence in taking the test.

Timothy P.

San Diego, CA

Course Summary


Online Training Hours	50 Hours
CEU/PDH	5.0 Units
Access Time	120 Days
Accessibility	Anytime, Anywhere (not instructor-dependent)
Platform	Visual Online Curriculum
Coaching	Chat Messaging
Assessments	Quizzes/Practice Tests
Audio Instruction	Yes
Code Instruction	Yes

Course Breakdown

Commercial Building Inspection Code Test

50 hours of training | 120 days access

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Course Features

Topics

IBC Code Navigation
Understanding Terminology
Fire Barriers, Walls, & Separations
Sprinklered vs. Non-Sprinklered
Use and Height Restrictions
Wall Systems
Understanding Soils & Foundations
Wood Construction and Reading Tables
Test-Taking Preparation
Simulated Timed Tests

Construction Types
Occupancy
Fire Resistance & Ratings
Smoke Control
Egress & Accessibility
Materials & Referenced Standards
Footings and Foundations
Roof Construction
PRONTO Testing
Testing Strategies

Topics

Construction Types
Occupancy
Fire Resistance & Ratings
Smoke Control
Egress & Accessibility
Materials & Referenced Standards
Footings and Foundations
Roof Construction
PRONTO Testing
Testing Strategies

Study Tip

The test is a single, multiple-choice test. The ICC exam code is B2 and the test covers the IBC and the Concrete Manual. You will have 210 minutes to complete 80 code questions. The test is open-book.