{"product_id":"residential-energy-inspector-plans-examiner-icc-79-exam-book-package","title":"Virginia Residential Energy Inspector \/ Plans Examiner (ICC - 79) Exam Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eVirginia Residential Energy Inspector \/ Plans Examiner (ICC - 79) Exam Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVirginia Residential Energy Inspector \/ Plans Examiner (ICC - 79) Exam Book Package\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam using the 2021 code cycle. This package includes the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Energy Conservation Code, 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e, the primary reference used to study residential energy inspection and residential energy plan review requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential energy inspection and plan review require a strong understanding of how energy-code requirements apply to residential construction. Candidates preparing for the ICC 79 exam should be ready to work with residential energy provisions related to the building thermal envelope, insulation, fenestration, air leakage, ducts, mechanical systems, service water heating, lighting, additions, alterations, change of use, and compliance documentation. The exam measures the ability to locate and apply energy-code requirements in both inspection and plan-review situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exam book package is useful for Virginia inspectors, plans examiners, building department staff, permit technicians, energy-code professionals, contractors, designers, builders, and candidates preparing for ICC certification. The \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Energy Conservation Code, 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e helps candidates study residential energy requirements directly from the source. It supports preparation for reviewing submitted plans, inspecting installed work, checking documentation, applying tables, understanding climate-zone requirements, and identifying whether a residential project meets the applicable energy provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 79 exam is an open-book exam, which means candidates need to know how to use the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code quickly and accurately. Open-book testing rewards candidates who are familiar with the book layout, chapter organization, definitions, tables, exceptions, and compliance paths. Candidates should not rely only on general construction experience. The correct exam answer must be supported by the code reference and applied to the condition described in the question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Virginia candidates, this package supports preparation for the ICC Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam while also helping build energy-code fluency for residential code enforcement work. Virginia certification requirements may involve state training, exam completion, application submission, and continuing education. This package focuses on the technical reference used for ICC 79 exam preparation and the energy-code knowledge inspectors and plans examiners need when reviewing or inspecting residential projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential energy code preparation is important because energy provisions often combine plan-review details with field verification. A plans examiner may review insulation values, fenestration information, equipment data, duct locations, air-sealing notes, and compliance documentation before a permit is issued. An inspector may then verify that the installed work matches the approved plans and meets the minimum code requirements. The ICC 79 exam reflects this combined inspector and plans examiner role, making organized study from the 2021 IECC essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam is identified by exam code \u003cstrong\u003e79\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is intended for candidates who inspect residential energy-code work and review residential construction documents for energy-code compliance. The exam focuses on the residential energy provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam is commonly presented as a multiple-choice exam with \u003cstrong\u003e50 questions\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e2-hour time limit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the exam is timed, candidates should prepare by practicing code lookup, reviewing residential energy topics, and learning how to move through the International Energy Conservation Code efficiently. A strong candidate should know where major residential energy provisions are located before the exam begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor study areas include general plans and inspection, alterations, additions, change of use or occupancy, building thermal envelope, insulation requirements, fenestration requirements, air leakage, duct systems, mechanical systems, service water heating, lighting, documentation, and energy-code compliance methods. Candidates should also be prepared to work with climate-zone information, tables, definitions, exceptions, notes, and project-specific conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Energy Conservation Code, 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is the reference book included in this package. Candidates should focus on the residential provisions and become familiar with the way the IECC organizes energy requirements. The book includes provisions that address energy efficiency through building envelope performance, mechanical system requirements, service water heating, lighting, and existing-building conditions that may involve additions, alterations, or changes in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExam preparation should focus on code application. A question may describe a residential wall assembly, ceiling insulation condition, duct location, window requirement, air-sealing detail, addition, alteration, equipment requirement, or plan-review document. The candidate must identify the topic, locate the applicable code section, read the requirement carefully, and select the answer supported by the 2021 IECC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner 79 exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book test\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates may use the approved reference during the exam, which makes familiarity with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code extremely important. Open book does not mean the exam is easy. The time limit requires candidates to locate information quickly, understand the code language, and apply the correct requirement without wasting time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-book preparation should include repeated practice with the same code edition required for the scheduled exam. Candidates should become comfortable with the IECC table of contents, chapter structure, residential provisions, definitions, tables, notes, exceptions, and index. The more often candidates practice with the book, the easier it becomes to identify where a topic is located during exam conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ICC 79 exam, candidates should practice locating requirements for the thermal envelope, insulation levels, fenestration, air leakage, ducts, mechanical systems, service water heating, lighting, additions, alterations, change of use, and compliance documentation. These topics appear often in residential energy inspection and plan review, and they require careful use of the code book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable use is especially important. Energy-code questions may require candidates to apply insulation values, fenestration limits, climate-zone requirements, or other tabular information. Candidates should read table titles, notes, footnotes, limitations, and related code text before selecting an answer. A table value may not apply unless the conditions in the question match the conditions in the code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefinitions also matter. Energy-code terms often have specific meanings that affect how a requirement applies. Candidates should check definitions when a question uses technical language or when two answer choices seem close. Understanding the exact meaning of a defined term can help point the candidate to the correct answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia code official certification is administered through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and the Virginia Building Code Academy process. Candidates pursuing residential energy inspector or residential energy plans examiner certification should understand that passing the ICC 79 exam may be one part of a larger certification pathway. State requirements may also involve required academy training, application submission, employment-related rules, and continuing education obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical Virginia code official preparation path may include reviewing the current Virginia certification requirements, completing required Virginia Building Code Academy coursework, studying the appropriate ICC reference book, passing the required ICC examination, and submitting the certification application through the state process. Candidates should maintain copies of training records, exam results, and application documents as they move through the certification process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 79 exam supports the residential energy inspector and plans examiner knowledge area. Candidates should make sure the code edition they are studying matches the exam they plan to take. This package is based on the \u003cstrong\u003e2021 International Energy Conservation Code\u003c\/strong\u003e. Using the correct edition is important because code language, tables, section numbers, exceptions, compliance methods, and technical requirements can change between code cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter exam preparation, candidates should continue building practical energy-code knowledge. Residential energy inspectors and plans examiners may review insulation details, energy compliance documentation, fenestration information, equipment schedules, duct locations, air-sealing notes, service water heating information, lighting provisions, additions, alterations, and field inspection conditions. Strong code-book knowledge helps candidates make accurate decisions and communicate corrections clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia uses a statewide code enforcement framework for building and trade inspection. Residential energy inspector and plans examiner candidates should understand how ICC model code knowledge, Virginia code adoption, Virginia amendments, local building department procedures, and state certification requirements work together. The ICC 79 exam tests residential energy inspector and plans examiner knowledge using the International Energy Conservation Code, while Virginia certification requirements are handled through the state certification process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential energy inspectors and plans examiners in Virginia may review or inspect energy-code compliance for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses within the applicable residential code scope. Responsibilities may include checking approved plans, insulation values, fenestration information, air-sealing requirements, duct provisions, mechanical system information, service water heating requirements, lighting provisions, additions, alterations, and other energy-related construction details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia candidates should also be prepared for the administrative side of code enforcement. Inspectors and plans examiners may work with permit records, approved plans, inspection reports, correction notices, compliance documentation, builders, contractors, homeowners, designers, and other building department staff. Technical knowledge is important, but clear documentation and consistent code application are also essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exam book package supports the technical study portion of the process by providing the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code reference needed for ICC 79 exam preparation. Candidates should also follow current Virginia DHCD and Virginia Building Code Academy instructions for training, exam documentation, application procedures, and certification maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Energy Conservation Code, 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study for residential energy inspection and plan review topics, including building thermal envelope, insulation, fenestration, air leakage, ducts, mechanical systems, service water heating, lighting, additions, alterations, change of use, and energy-code compliance documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to prepare for the ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam is to study directly from the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code while practicing the way inspection and plan-review questions are written. Candidates should begin by learning the structure of the book. Review the table of contents, residential provisions, definitions, tables, notes, exceptions, and index. The goal is to know where information is located before the exam clock starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding thermal envelope is one of the most important study areas. Candidates should review requirements related to insulation, wall assemblies, ceilings, roofs, floors, slabs, crawl spaces, basement walls, fenestration, doors, and thermal performance. Exam questions may require candidates to determine whether a proposed or installed envelope component meets the code requirement for the described condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulation requirements should be studied carefully. Candidates should understand how insulation values are applied, where insulation is required, how installation quality affects compliance, and how different building assemblies are addressed. Inspection questions may focus on whether insulation has been installed in the required location, whether the stated value is acceptable, or whether the construction condition meets the residential energy provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFenestration is another important topic. Candidates should review requirements for windows, skylights, glazed doors, U-factors, solar heat gain coefficient provisions when applicable, and related documentation. Plan-review questions may involve checking values shown on drawings or compliance documents. Inspection questions may involve verifying that installed products match the approved information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir leakage and air sealing should be reviewed in detail. Candidates should understand the purpose of air barrier requirements, common air-sealing locations, leakage testing provisions, and inspection expectations. Air leakage questions may require candidates to identify whether a specific joint, penetration, opening, or assembly must be sealed or verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuct systems and mechanical systems are also major energy-code study areas. Candidates should review duct insulation, duct sealing, duct leakage testing, equipment-related energy provisions, controls, and installation conditions that affect energy performance. Questions may involve ducts located in different areas of the building, documentation requirements, or inspection verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService water heating should not be overlooked. Candidates should review hot water system requirements, pipe insulation provisions, controls, circulation systems, and related energy conservation measures. These topics can appear in both plan review and inspection scenarios because water heating systems are commonly shown on residential construction documents and verified in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting provisions may also appear in residential energy preparation. Candidates should understand how lighting requirements are addressed in residential construction and where those provisions are located in the IECC. While lighting questions may be more limited than building envelope questions, they are still part of the larger energy-code compliance picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditions, alterations, and changes of use or occupancy are important because energy-code requirements may apply differently to existing buildings. Candidates should understand how the IECC treats modified work and when specific energy provisions apply to new or altered components. These questions often require careful reading because the correct answer depends on the type and scope of work described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan-review preparation should include checking whether submitted documents include enough information to determine compliance. Candidates may need to evaluate insulation schedules, window and door data, mechanical notes, duct locations, compliance forms, air-sealing details, and construction notes. Field-inspection preparation should focus on verifying that installed work matches approved documents and meets the required energy-code provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong study plan should include topic review, code reading, lookup drills, and timed practice. Candidates should not rely only on construction experience. Field experience is valuable, but the exam is based on the code reference. The correct answer is the one supported by the International Energy Conservation Code, even when jobsite habits or local practices vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep supports students by helping them approach technical code exams with structure, focus, and practical study habits. The ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam requires candidates to understand residential energy-code requirements and use the International Energy Conservation Code effectively. A strong preparation plan helps students move from general familiarity to exam-ready application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ICC 79 exam, 1 Exam Prep encourages focused review of the areas that matter most for residential energy inspection and plan review. This includes building thermal envelope, insulation, fenestration, air leakage, duct systems, mechanical systems, service water heating, lighting, additions, alterations, change of use, and compliance documentation. Studying by topic helps candidates understand the IECC in a practical way instead of feeling overwhelmed by technical code language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference navigation is one of the most important skills for an open-book exam. 1 Exam Prep helps students understand the value of working directly from the International Energy Conservation Code. Candidates should become comfortable using chapter organization, definitions, tables, notes, exceptions, and the index so they can find answers efficiently during the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep also supports confidence-building study habits. Candidates benefit from repeated practice, organized review, and a clear exam-day strategy. Instead of searching randomly, students can learn to identify the topic of a question, move to the applicable IECC section, read the requirement carefully, and answer based on the code language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep does not guarantee passing, certification approval, licensing approval, employment, or any specific outcome. The goal is to help students prepare seriously with the right reference, a practical study structure, and stronger confidence using the code book required for the ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat book is included in the Virginia Residential Energy Inspector \/ Plans Examiner 79 Exam Book Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Energy Conservation Code, 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the primary reference used to study residential energy inspection and residential energy plan review topics for the ICC 79 exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam is an open book test. Candidates should practice using the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code during timed study sessions so they can locate requirements efficiently during the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the ICC 79 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam is commonly presented with 50 multiple-choice questions and a 2-hour time limit. Candidates should use timed practice to build speed and improve code navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat topics are covered on the ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon study areas include general plans and inspection, alterations, additions, change of use or occupancy, building thermal envelope, insulation, fenestration, air leakage, duct systems, mechanical systems, service water heating, lighting, and compliance documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs this package useful for Virginia candidates?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This package is useful for Virginia candidates preparing for the ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam using the 2021 code cycle. Candidates should also follow current Virginia DHCD requirements for certification, training, application submission, and continuing education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy does this package include only the International Energy Conservation Code?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 79 Residential Energy Inspector\/Plans Examiner exam uses the International Energy Conservation Code as the primary reference for residential energy-code inspection and plan review. This package includes the 2021 edition for candidates preparing with the 2021 code cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eShould I use the same code edition as my scheduled exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Candidates should use the same code edition required for their scheduled exam. This package is based on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes construction or inspection experience help with the ICC 79 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction or inspection experience can be helpful, but candidates should still study directly from the code. The ICC 79 exam is based on applying the International Energy Conservation Code to inspection and plan-review conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow should I study for the ICC 79 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy by reviewing one energy-code topic at a time, practicing code lookup, using tables, checking definitions, reading exceptions, and answering timed practice questions. Candidates should focus on applying the IECC to residential plans and inspection scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this book package guarantee that I will pass the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This package provides the reference book needed for exam preparation. Exam results depend on the candidate’s study time, code understanding, reference navigation, practice, and ability to apply the IECC during the test.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46042472022073,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/VA-Res.EnergyInsp.-PlansEx._ICC-79_-BOOKS.jpg?v=1782744852","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/residential-energy-inspector-plans-examiner-icc-79-exam-book-package","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}