ICC B3 study plan

Classify 25 mixed-occupancy scenarios into the correct occupancy group and subgroup using the Chapter 3 definitions

Determine allowable building height and area for all five construction types by applying the tabular height/area limits plus sprinkler and frontage increases

Differentiate the fire-resistance requirements of structural and nonstructural elements across Types I through V

Sketch a one-page matrix mapping occupancy group against construction type to permitted stories and floor area

Distinguish fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, and smoke barriers by required rating, continuity, and support conditions

Determine required fire-resistance ratings for structural members and exterior walls using fire separation distance

Select opening protectives (fire door and window assemblies, dampers, penetration firestops, joint systems) that match a given assembly rating

Locate required fireblocking, draftstopping, and concealed-space protection on a sample floor plan

Compute occupant load for 15 spaces of varying function using the floor-area and fixed-seating methods

Calculate required egress width, minimum number of exits, and egress capacity for each space and for the building as a whole

Verify exit access travel distance, common path of travel, dead-end corridor, and aisle-width limits against the plan

Diagram the exit access, exit, and exit discharge components of a two-story mixed-use building

Apply accessibility scoping rules to identify which spaces, elements, and features must be accessible

Check accessible routes, door clearances, turning spaces, and toilet-room layouts against dimensional criteria

Re-drill the fire-and-smoke-protection items missed on the week 2 quiz until each is answered correctly with a cited section

Identify and correct at least 10 common plan-review errors on a sample drawing set

Verify structural provisions requiring design professional documentation, including loads, anchorage, and deflection limits

Evaluate envelope requirements for weather protection, exterior wall coverings, roof assemblies, and flashing

Apply energy code provisions for building envelope, fenestration, and mechanical/lighting systems

Confirm required life-safety system features: automatic sprinkler, standpipe, fire alarm, smoke control, and emergency lighting

Apply permit, plan review, inspection, and certificate-of-occupancy administrative provisions to five scenario prompts

Determine scope and applicability, including treatment of existing structures, repairs, and changes of occupancy

Map the duties, powers, and appeal pathways available through the building official and board of appeals

Sequence the enforcement steps for a code violation from notice through stop-work order and legal remedy

Complete two timed 100-question simulations under exam conditions and score each set

Re-drill the two lowest-scoring domains from the simulation results until each reaches the target score

Build a personal error log that records every missed item with the corrected answer and its code citation

Practice rapid index and table navigation to cut average lookup time per question

Re-answer every error-log item until the set is scored at or above 90%

Complete three full-length timed mock exams and record each score

Memorize the key tables, formulas, and threshold values used across all five domains

Confirm exam-day logistics, reference materials, and time-allocation strategy for each question type