ICC P1 EXAM OUTLINE


ICC Residential Building Inspector EXAM ID: P1
Certification Exam Outline

01.

General Requirements

14%

0101. Permits Required
Determine when permits are required and issues permits.

1%

0102. Piping Protection
Inspect all piping systems to insure protection as required from corrosion, stress and strain, freezing, and physical damage.

3%

0103. Piping Installation, Support, Sleeving and Penetrations
Inspect all piping systems for proper installation, support, sleeving, penetrations and waterproofing of exterior openings.

4%

0104. Damage to Structural Elements
Inspect building components for damage due to installation of the plumbing systems.

3%

0105. Required Test of Plumbing Systems
Verify that all required tests of installed piping systems are conducted.

3%

02.

Fixtures

8%

0201. Maximum Required
Inspect for proper location and the minimum required fixtures.

1%

0202. Fixture and Material Approvals
Inspect for approved materials and fixture approvals.

1%

0203. Installation, Location, Clearance and Access
Inspect for proper installation of fixtures, waste receptors, appliances and appurtenances including clearances, access and sealing.

3%

0204. Flow Rates
Inspect for maximum and minimum flow rates and temperature control valves.

2%

0205. Faucets, Fittings and Accessories
Inspect for proper installation of faucets, fixture fittings and accessories.

1%

03.

Water Heaters

12%

0301. Uses, Installation and Labeling
Inspect for proper use and installation of materials and check for appliance approval.

2%

0302. Clearance, Location, Protection, Pans, Seismic Restraint
Inspect for clearances, locations, protection, pans and seismic restraint.

3%

0303. Valves and Expansion Tanks
Inspect for required valving, T&P valve and discharge piping installation, thermal expansion requirements and pipe sizing.

4%

0304. Combustion Air and Gas Piping
Inspect for proper sizing of fuel gas piping, combustion air requirements and required venting.

3%

04.

Water Supply and Distribution

21%

0401. Materials, Joints and Connections
Inspect for approved materials, joints and connections.

3%

0402. Identification, Sizing and Valving
Inspect the service and distribution piping for proper installation of cold and hot water delivery, identification, sizing and valving.

7%

0403. Protection Against Contamination
Inspect the potable water supply and distribution piping for proper protection against contamination.

6%

0404. Pressure and Volume Requirements
Verify the minimum and maximum pressure and volume requirements.

3%

0405. Potable Water and Treatment
Verify the requirements for potable water and installation of water treatment.

2%

05.

Sanitary Drainage

23%

0501. Materials and Fittings
Inspect for approved materials and use of proper fittings, joints, and connections.

4%

0502. Sizing of System
Inspect for proper sizing and installation of the building drain, building sewer, branches and stacks.

8%

0503. Valves, Sumps, Ejectors, and Cleanouts
Inspect for the proper installation of backwater valves, sumps, ejectors and required cleanouts.

3%

0504. Traps
Inspect for the correct type, size, design, location and installation of traps.

5%

0505. Indirect Waste
Inspect indirect waste systems for air breaks or air gaps.

3%

06.

Vents

22%

0601. Material, Joints, Connection and Grade
Inspect for approved materials, joints, connections and proper grades.

5%

0602. Seizing
Inspect for the proper sizing of the venting system.

6%

0603. Methods and Installation
Inspect for the minimum venting requirements, methods and installation.

11%