How Our Classes Work
4-Week Sprint
Intensive classroom instruction — two nights per week, three hours per session. Twenty-four hours of focused, live code training per course.
Live & Interactive
Every session is live on Google Meet. You see the instructor, ask questions in real time, and work through code problems together — not a recorded webinar.
Exam-Focused
Master codebook navigation, mandatory vs. permissive language, and the trap questions that catch unprepared candidates. Every minute serves the exam.
Small Class Size
Personal instruction, not a lecture hall. Every student gets attention. Every question gets answered. That is the Live Oak standard.
2026–2027 Class Schedule
Residential Building Inspector
IRC Chapters 1–11. Site planning, foundations, framing, roof assemblies, chimneys, egress, and life safety — the structural backbone of residential inspection.
Residential Mechanical Inspector
IRC Chapters 12–23. Heating systems, combustion air, vents, chimneys, fireplaces, hydronics, boilers, and fuel oil — mechanical systems the way inspectors apply them in the field.
Residential Plumbing Inspector
IRC Chapters 24–33. Fuel gas piping, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, water supply, sanitary drainage, vents, traps, and storm drainage — code application for real inspections.
Residential Electrical Inspector
IRC Chapters 34–43. Services, branch circuits, feeders, wiring methods, grounding, bonding, lighting, heating, and pool requirements — built for inspectors, not electricians.
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Payment & Policies
Payment Options
- Credit Card: Pay securely via Stripe at the time of enrollment
- Invoice: Jurisdictions may request billing by selecting “Invoice My Jurisdiction” on the enrollment form
- Invoices are due within 30 days of issuance
- Tuition does not include code books, exam fees, or lodging
- Students must have their own copy of the 2024 IRC (looseleaf recommended)
Cancellation & No-Show
- Registration closes 7 days before the class start date
- Cancellation 14+ days before class: full refund or transfer to next session
- Cancellation less than 14 days: 50% refund or free transfer to next session
- No-show or cancellation under 48 hours: no refund. Jurisdictions will be billed the full amount.
- 3% credit card processing fee deducted on all card refunds
- No refunds on self-paced practice tools or quiz access once activated
Attendance & CEUs
- Students more than 15 minutes late to any session forfeit CEU credit for that session
- Students leaving class early forfeit CEU credit for any missed portion
- Each course provides 24 hours of instruction and 2.4 ICC-approved CEUs
- Students must attend all 8 sessions to receive full CEU credit
- Live attendance required — sessions are not recorded for CEU purposes
One-on-One Tutoring
Your Code. Your Pace. Your Schedule.
Sometimes a group class is not enough. If you are struggling with a specific code section, preparing for a retake, or just need focused one-on-one attention before exam day — private tutoring with Live Oak Academy is the most direct path to passing.
Every session is conducted live via Google Meet with an ICC Preferred Provider who inspects in the field every day. You bring the questions. We bring the answers — with the code references to back them up.
Sessions are flexible, focused, and built entirely around what you need. No wasted time. No generic curriculum. Just you, your instructor, and the code.
Workforce Development Programs
Live Oak Academy works directly with building departments and jurisdictions to develop structured training programs for their inspection staff. From new inspector onboarding to certification preparation and continuing education, we build programs around your department’s specific needs, timelines, and code adoption schedule.
Every program is developed and delivered by an ICC Preferred Provider with active field inspection experience — giving your staff training that is rooted in real-world code application, not just textbook theory.
“We do not train inspectors to pass tests. We train them to do the job right — and the exam takes care of itself.”
Whether your jurisdiction is onboarding new hires, preparing staff for upcoming code changes, or building a long-term professional development framework, Live Oak Academy has the credentials, curriculum, and experience to get it done.
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Enrollment is open. Small class size means personal instruction — register early to guarantee your spot.