The exam is open book, and the passing score is 70%. Please visit the
Trades Examination Information page for additional exam information and dates.
The exam will cover information listed below. Pearson VUE and DSPS exam locations will ONLY allow the following seven reference items into the exam:
One three-ring binder containing: Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305 and Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 361-366 (360 is NOT part of the examination)
2015 International Model Code: Building (IBC),
2015 International Model Code: Mechanical (IMC),
2015 International Model Code: Fuel Gas (IFGC),
2015 International Model Code: Energy Conservation (IECC),
2015 International Model Code: Existing Building (IEBC)
Accessibility Standard 2009 ANSI A117.1
***Please note printed code can be brought into the exam if it is bound together in a three-ring binder ***
Document sales will NOT have a copy of the WI amendments (Effective SPS 361-366) code until it goes into effect on May 1.
Copies of Wisconsin Administrative Codes may be printed from the
Wisconsin State Legislature site or obtained from
Document Sales online or by calling (608) 243-2441 or (800) 362-7253. International model codes and accessibility standards can be obtained from the International Code Council (ICC) or by calling (800) 786-4452.