Test Site Regulations

The rules and procedures below are strictly enforced at all Code Council examinations. Following these rules guarantees the security of examination materials, provides reliable test results, and increases the public’s trust of certified professionals.

Computer-based Testing

Test Site Regulations

Questions?

Please call Pearson VUE at 1-877-234-6082.

What to Bring/What to Leave Home

What should I bring to the test site?

For electronic examinations, examinees must provide their testing confirmation number (that was provided by the Pearson VUE representative at the time of exam registration) at the testing site on the exam day in order to be admitted to take the exam.

Identification:

You have your government-issued photo identification ready to show the proctor.

The identification must:

have the same legal first name and last name that matches your exam record
not be expired
have a signature

The name on the exam reservation must match the name on the ID provided. If it does not, you will not be allowed to test, and will forfeit your exam fee. Neither ICC nor Pearson VUE can make an exception to this policy. If you are unable to present identification as required by the ICC and Pearson VUE, or have questions about what will be allowed, you must call Pearson VUE prior to your scheduled exam to make other arrangements.

Examinees may bring the following items to the examination:

Reference material(s) - please make sure the reference(s):
- Are bound (either original bound book, three-ring binder, or stapled). Photocopies of copyrighted materials are not allowed.
- Have notes written in ink or highlighted
- Have permanently attached tabs (tabs that can’t be removed without destroying the page).

Magnifying glass
Eyeglasses, if necessary
Architects’ scale or rule
Battery-operated calculator that is:
Nonprogrammable
Not capable of storing examination information
No ribbon or paper printing capabilities
Foreign language/English translation dictionaries

What should I leave at home?

Any kind of ink (ballpoint, felt-tip, gel, etc.) pens, colored pencils, highlighters, writing paper, or briefcases
Personal items such as purses, wallets, or watches—lockers are available at Pearson VUE for small items, but will not accommodate laptops, briefcases, or large purses or bags
Calculators with print capability and/or that store formulas
Copying, recording, or photo devices
Cell phones, beepers, radios, MP3 players, and/or PDAs

Test Site Proctors

Test Proctors

The test proctors have two main jobs: they give the examinations and make sure the exam materials at the test site are protected. Proctors are well-trained and treat candidates with respect, and in turn, expect the same level of respect from candidates. Threatening a proctor or interfering with the administration of an examination at any time may be considered a criminal offense and punishable by law. In addition, proctors cannot discuss contents of the exam or reference materials with a candidate.

Proctors have the right to remove a candidate’s test and ask the individual to leave the building if the candidate:

Gives or receives help during the examination
Attempts to remove exam materials or notes from the room
Creates a disturbance
Copies or attempts to copy examination questions or answers
Is found to have prohibited materials (cell phone, recorder, etc.) during the exam
If a candidate is asked to leave the test site for any reason, the candidate will not receive a refund, may jeopardize their right to take a Code Council examination in the future, and may face possible prosecution.

Technical Difficulties at the Exam Site

Code Council testing procedures are designed to minimize negative conditions at the examination site such as bad lighting, excessive noise, or uncomfortable temperature conditions. In unlikely cases where such conditions may occur, the required passing score will not be changed. Should you feel your exam experience or conditions at the test site to be unfavorable, notify the proctor. If you would like to file a complaint, you must ensure that an Incident Report (IR) is created by the test personnel, and then follow up using the appeals process. In order for the Code Council to investigate and respond to your complaint, an IR must be filed before you leave the test site. Once the investigation is completed, you will receive a letter of determination from the Code Council.

General comments regarding the exam experience are encouraged. Please forward your comments to appeals@iccsafe.org.

Please note all comments will be read; however, you will not receive a written response.