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🔹Scope – Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
The Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner ensures that buildings and sites comply with accessibility codes and standards. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, verifying occupancy classifications, checking accessible routes and entrances, and confirming that features such as plumbing, communication systems, and recreational facilities meet accessibility requirements. This role applies the IBC and ANSI A117.1 to ensure safe, equitable access for all users.
🔹 Exam Information
About the ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner Exam
- Based on:
- 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2017 ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings
- Format: Open-book, multiple choice
- Time: 2.5 hours (80 questions)
- Passing Score: 75%
🔹Exam Content Breakdown – 2024 Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner🔹
| Exam Section | Suggested IBC Study Chapters / Focus |
|---|---|
| ✅ General Administrative and Scoping Provisions (7%) | IBC Chapter 11 – Accessibility Scoping Requirements |
| ✅ Building Blocks (11%) | ANSI A117.1 Chapter 3 – Building Blocks IBC Section 1103 – General Provisions |
| ✅ Accessible Routes (27%) | IBC Section 1104 – Accessible Route IBC Chapter 10 – Accessible Means of Egress ANSI A117.1 Chapter 4 – Accessible Routes |
| ✅ General Site and Building Elements (10%) | IBC Section 1106 – Parking IBC Sections 1011–1015 – Ramps, Stairways, Handrails |
| ✅ Plumbing Elements and Facilities (10%) | IBC Section 1109 – Plumbing Facilities ANSI A117.1 Chapter 6 |
| ✅ Communication Elements (6%) | IBC Section 1110 – Signage & Alarms ANSI A117.1 Chapter 7 |
| ✅ Special Rooms and Spaces (8%) | IBC Section 1108 – Special Occupancies ANSI A117.1 Chapter 8 |
| ✅ Built-in Furnishings and Equipment (5%) | IBC Section 1109 – Service Counters ANSI A117.1 Chapter 9 |
| ✅ Dwellings and Sleeping Units (10%) | IBC Section 1107 – Dwelling & Sleeping Units ANSI A117.1 Chapter 10 |
| ✅ Recreational Facilities (6%) | IBC Section 1110 – Recreational Facilities ANSI A117.1 Chapters 11 |
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