The books
One avoided retake
pays for the bundle
A failed inspector exam means paying the retake fee again, and the pricing page notes that fee alone is more than this $29 bundle. Results vary. The Open-Book Speed Method is five full-length study guides. Every exam fact transcribed from ICC's published outlines, every subtopic walked, the translation glossary, and the complete training sequence. No code text, no section numbers to go stale: these teach you to navigate the book you own.
For candidates on any of the five exams
The complete digital bundle
$29
- Worked example: the pricing page notes one failed exam costs more than the $29 bundle in the retake fee alone, so one avoided retake covers it.
- Built on ICC's published exam outlines, so you study the weighted topics the exam actually tests.
- Teaches you to navigate the code book you already own, fast, under exam time pressure.
All five books, instant access in your browser, printable, every future revision included. B1, E1, M1, P1 and the combined R5 volume: over 120,000 words of exam-specific training.
Results depend on your own preparation and jurisdiction.
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On Amazon: Kindle and paperback
Every guide is on Amazon as a Kindle edition and a printed paperback, residential and commercial. The digital bundle is live first and always carries the newest revision.
| B1 | Residential Building Inspector | paperback · Kindle |
| E1 | Residential Electrical Inspector | paperback · Kindle |
| M1 | Residential Mechanical Inspector | paperback · Kindle |
| P1 | Residential Plumbing Inspector | paperback · Kindle |
| R5 | Residential Combination Inspector | paperback · Kindle |
| B2 | Commercial Building Inspector | paperback · Kindle |
| E2 | Commercial Electrical Inspector | paperback · Kindle |
| M2 | Commercial Mechanical Inspector | paperback · Kindle |
| P2 | Commercial Plumbing Inspector | paperback · Kindle |
What is in every volume
The verified exam format and scoring chapters. The full weighting analysis. A walkthrough of every subtopic on the published outline with what it covers and how many questions it is worth. The plain-language-to-code-vocabulary glossary. The two-week sequence, the reference-chain drills, the two-hour simulation protocol, exam day, and the ten mistakes that fail open-book candidates. Independent study material: not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the International Code Council, PSI, or any certifying body.
Frequently asked
Is this affiliated with the ICC or PSI?
No. This is independent study material. CodeBookPrep is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the International Code Council, PSI, or any certifying or licensing body.
What if the bundle doesn't help?
Use the whole bundle. If it doesn't help, send a refund request from the contact page within 30 days and you get every dollar back. No questions asked. Send the request from the contact page.
Is any code text reproduced?
No. There is no code text and no section numbers to memorize, which would go stale between code editions. These books teach you to navigate the code book you already own, fast, under exam time pressure.
Which volume do I need?
One book per exam: B1, E1, M1 or P1 for the residential tracks, or the combined R5 volume if you are sitting all four. The bundle includes every volume, so you are covered either way.
How do I get it after I buy?
Stripe takes your payment and redirects you straight to your private reading link with all five volumes. Bookmark that page.
The companion books
The open-book speed method for the B1: fast code lookups, tabbing, timed drills, and passing on the first attempt.
The open-book speed method for the E1: fast code lookups, tabbing, timed drills, and passing on the first attempt.
The open-book speed method for the M1: fast code lookups, tabbing, timed drills, and passing on the first attempt.
The open-book speed method for the P1: fast code lookups, tabbing, timed drills, and passing on the first attempt.
One volume covering the B1, E1, M1 and P1 exams, with tabbing, timed drills, and a study order that works.
The open-book speed method for the B2 commercial exam: lookups, tabbing, timed drills, first-attempt pass.
The open-book speed method for the E2 commercial exam: lookups, tabbing, timed drills, first-attempt pass.
The open-book speed method for the M2 commercial exam: lookups, tabbing, timed drills, first-attempt pass.
The open-book speed method for the P2 commercial exam: lookups, tabbing, timed drills, first-attempt pass.
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