The 64 - Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Certification Test Academy features expert instruction and includes interactive review exercises, practice exams and individual and group-based activities to help you get better prepared to take the exam. 

The residential building inspector test academy is designed to assist you with taking the B1 Certification Exam. The test academy will cover in detail the topics of the exam. Throughout the academy you will be given an opportunity to answer questions that reference the exam resources. The topics that will be covered: code administration; building planning; footings and foundation; floor construction; wall construction and coverings; roof/ceiling construction and public safety and special construction of the residential building inspector certification exam.

This training covers the terminology, concepts, and principles of legal issues that affect building officials and inspectors in the administration of their duties. It will assist the building official or inspector, or persons interested in said discipline in understanding the legal concepts related to the model building codes. 

This training reviews the plumbing requirements of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC®). The details provided will enhance your understanding of the plumbing terminology, equipment, materials and methods of installation as related to residential construction. 

The first day will focus on the essential code provisions that pertain to the residential construction and reference the 2018 International Residential Code® (IRC®), 2018 International Plumbing Code® (IPC®), the 2018 International Mechanical Code® (IMC®), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code® (IFGC®) as well as electrical provisions that are associated with each of these areas. Day two and three will focus on the process for inspecting residential buildings referencing the 2018 International Residential Code® (IRC®). Day four will focus on the process for performing an inspection of the plumbing system and reference the 2018 International Plumbing Code® (IPC®) and the residential plumbing provisions of the 2018 International Residential Code® (IRC®). Day five will focus on the process for performing an inspection of the mechanical system referring to the residential provisions of the 2018 International Mechanical Code® (IMC®) and the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®).

Compliance inspections encompass a variety of complaints. Some of those complaints may include dilapidated structures. It is important for code enforcement officers to recognize building hazards so as to prevent injury to oneself. This course will look at what may constitute a building hazard in a structure and help assist the code officer with safety protocols.

This training addresses the necessary soft skills for success as an inspector—those non-technical traits and behaviors that enhance an inspector’s ability to interact with others and to successfully carry out their job duties. These include people skills such as effective communication, diplomacy and customer service, but also include skills for problem solving, professionalism, integrity, and time management. 

This training will give an overview of how to safely approach properties while conducting enforcement inspections. Topics will include drug trends and what to look for to prevent exposure to dangerous substances while conducting field inspections, hazardous conditions related to dangerous substances, mental health tactics to ensure safety in the field, as well as mental health tactics for the Code Enforcement Officer. 

This training examines basic concepts of the 2018 International Residential Code® (IRC®). These concepts provide a basis for the correct utilization of the code. A clear understanding of the identified requirements allows the code user to apply the IRC in specific situations and helps to build an understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make a judgment on code compliance. 

Review and analyze selected significant changes from the 2018 IRC to the 2021 IRC. Discussions will assist code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred, and more importantly, understanding the reason behind the change. Finally, it explains those code changes selected due to their frequency of application, special significance or change in application.