ICC exam cost, PRONTO remote proctoring and retakes

This guide covers the national B1 certification exam. Other ICC exams can have different prices and booking rules. Start with the Rafter Tie overview and B1 outline guide if you are still deciding which exam fits your work. The B1, B2 or R5 comparison can help.

What the exam fee covers

The B1 store listing reports 60 questions and 2 hours. It also says exam purchases are final and valid for 365 days. Before purchasing, select the right title, code year, testing method and candidate name. A correct exam title does not guarantee you picked the edition you intended.

ICC's exam catalog says members receive discounted exam pricing. Your own account shows your final amount.

ICC's booking instructions require a separate premium for in-person testing, and the fee cannot be waived. See ICC's scheduling page for the current amount before you compare totals.

Remote PRONTO or a test center?

If you are weighing the whole route, what you can do online for certification separates prep, the exam and state steps.

PRONTO offers live remote proctoring 24/7/365 for exams ICC lists for remote delivery (check the exam catalog for yours), while in-person appointments depend on test-center availability. Remote testing needs a suitable room and equipment. ICC lists the Guardian Secure Browser, a working webcam and microphone, and a stable desk or table. Run its linked equipment check on the computer and connection you will use.

Choose the setting you can control. At home, plan for interruptions, shared internet and whether you can install the required browser. At a center, allow for travel and check the appointment's local time. Either way, prepare your permitted references.

ICC exam schedule: when you can test

ICC's booking pages describe choosing a slot, not sitting on a fixed national exam date. You buy the exam first, then book. PRONTO offers live remote proctoring 24/7/365 for exams ICC lists for remote delivery, so a remote slot can be any day or hour that is open when you book. In-person appointments depend on what each test center has available. Your purchase stays valid for 365 days, so pick a date inside that window and check the time zone on the confirmation. The booking steps follow below.

How booking works

ICC requires purchase before scheduling. Its booking walkthrough starts in myICC under My Exams. Open the purchased exam, review More Info, and follow Take Exam to select remote or in-person proctoring.

For remote delivery, check the time zone carefully. The walkthrough describes short-term booking slots and warns that failing to launch before the displayed expiry forfeits the attempt and fee. Follow the countdown and appointment details exactly.

For in-person delivery, select a location and available appointment, then review the premium and confirmation instructions. Keep the confirmation with your preparation checklist so the location, delivery method and start time are easy to find.

ICC's exam-day guidance says remote candidates need a phone available during check-in. It also lists prohibited personal items and electronic devices. Read those rules before setting up your desk.

Retakes cost another exam fee

ICC's retake policy allows six certification-exam attempts within a six-month period, with the exam fee payable each time. After the sixth attempt, the next registration must wait until six months from the first attempt. Contractor exams have their own rules.

If you need another attempt, use the result report to choose what to review before paying again. ICC's after-exam guidance explains that an unsuccessful report shows relative performance by content area. Compare it with the outline, then practice locating that material in your own reference book, starting with the free ICC B1 practice questions for each area.

Put the fee, a test-center premium and your own book and prep costs into the ICC exam cost calculator for a best case and a total with retakes. If your employer may pay, print a one-page cost estimate and hand it in with your request. Before booking, confirm your IRC edition.

Know your weak areas before you pay for the exam

Every attempt costs a fee, so walk in ready. Take the free 10-question check to see your score by outline area, with no signup. Every answer is explained. The Rafter Tie course adds timed practice exams, a lesson for each area and a study plan built from your exam date.

FAQ

How much does the ICC B1 exam cost?

The B1 has a $320 list price per attempt in 2026 on the ICC store, and ICC says members receive discounted exam pricing. In-person testing adds a separate premium that cannot be waived.

How many questions are on the ICC B1 exam?

The B1 store listing reports 60 questions and 2 hours, and the exam is open book.

Can you take the ICC B1 exam from home?

PRONTO offers live remote proctoring for exams ICC lists for remote delivery, so check that the B1 catalog listing you buy shows it. You need the Guardian Secure Browser, a working webcam and microphone, and a stable desk or table.

How long is an ICC exam purchase valid?

Exam purchases are final and valid for 365 days, so select the right title, code year, testing method and candidate name before you buy.

Does ICC have set exam dates?

No. ICC does not publish fixed national sittings for the B1. You buy the exam, then book a PRONTO remote slot (24/7/365 for exams listed for remote delivery) or a test-center appointment. The purchase is valid for 365 days.

How much does an ICC retake cost?

Every attempt costs another exam fee. ICC allows six certification-exam attempts within a six-month period.

Sources

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• B1: Residential Building Inspector, International Code Council.
• PRONTO, International Code Council.
• How do I book my exam?, International Code Council.
• How often can I test?, International Code Council.