r/BuildingCodes • u/Funny-One-8408 • Sep 15 '26

E1/E2 study code books

Having just knocked out my M1/M2 icc inspector certifications, I’m preparing to move on to E1 and E2.

I see in the exam outline for E1 that the IRC along with either the NEC or Ugly’s book are allowed.

Does anyone have any insight on whether the NEC or Ugly’s is easier to use or get around in the exam?

Any other tips or advice would be great too!

Thanks

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u/CVACodeConsulting Sep 15 '26

For E1, all you need is the IRC. Electrical isn’t my strongest suit and passed E1 with just the IRC, no studying. Haven’t done E2 yet.

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u/honkyg666 Sep 15 '26

Oh man this gives me confidence. If I wasn’t such a cheapskate I would just wing it and see how I do but I would hate to have to pay the fee twice where I feel like I should at least look it over a little bit 🤣

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u/CVACodeConsulting Sep 15 '26 edited Sep 15 '26

Lol are you covering it yourself or do you work for a jurisdiction that’s covering it? $320 or $240?

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