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Contractor/ Trades
The International Code Council’s Contractor/Trades examination program independently assesses contractors and trades professionals to inform licensing agencies about their qualifications. While participating in this program does not ensure you will receive a license, it provides an objective evaluation of your skills in the construction field. Licensing agencies may use your test results to meet their testing requirements.
Examination information, including registration/scheduling requirements, dates, locations, fees, and references, are subject to change. Click here to review exam administration rules and policies. Candidates should ensure they have the most current information before registering and/or scheduling an ICC examination by viewing the exam information bulletins below.
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Effective December 1, 2026
ICC National Contractor Trades exams based on the 2021 I-Codes (T-Series) examinations will be available for registration through Pearson. With the launch of the 2021 Contractor/Trades examinations, ICC will offer two distinct examination suites with different passing score requirements:
70% Passing Score Examinations
75% Passing Score Examinations
The required passing score for each examination will be identified within the Exam ID.
NOTE: Pearson will not display the percentage symbol (%) in the Exam ID.
Example: T13-N-70% National Residential Building Contractor (C) | T13-N-75% National Residential Building Contractor (C)
Please review the 2021 ICC Contractor/Trades Examination Information Bulletin (EIB) for exam-specific information, including content outlines, reference materials, and passing score requirements. For additional information, please click here.
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