ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

The ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor G14-N exam using organized, exam-focused code references. This package includes the International Building Code, 2018, the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, and the International Plumbing Code, 2018, prepared with highlighting and tabs to support faster navigation during study and open book exam practice.

The G14-N Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor exam is intended for candidates who need to demonstrate knowledge of roofing construction, roof coverings, roof assemblies, roof drainage, flashing, weather protection, residential roofing requirements, commercial roofing requirements, reroofing, jobsite safety concepts, and code application. Candidates preparing for this exam should be comfortable using multiple code references to locate the correct requirement and apply it to roofing scenarios involving materials, slopes, installation, drainage, overflow protection, and weather-resistant construction.

This highlighted and tabbed book package helps candidates work directly from the listed references. Tabs can make major chapters and common exam topics easier to locate, while highlighting helps draw attention to important code provisions during preparation. For an open book exam, organization matters. The goal is not simply to bring books into the exam room. The goal is to know where roofing, drainage, weather protection, reroofing, and construction requirements are located and how to apply the correct section under timed conditions.

The ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam may be used by licensing boards, jurisdictions, agencies, municipalities, and employers to evaluate roofing contractor knowledge. Candidates may pursue this exam for contractor licensing, jurisdictional qualification, business growth, career advancement, or professional development. This highlighted and tabbed package supports preparation by giving candidates organized references for studying commercial roofing, residential roofing, roof drainage, code navigation, and roofing-related construction requirements connected to the listed exam materials.

Please allow up to 15 days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

What You Get

• Highlighted & Tabbed International Building Code, 2018 — Prepared to support study of commercial building code requirements, including roof assemblies, roof coverings, fire classification, rooftop structures, construction type, weather protection, safeguards during construction, definitions, tables, and code exceptions.
• Highlighted & Tabbed International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 — Prepared to support study of residential roofing requirements, including roof assemblies, roof coverings, underlayment, flashing, roof slope, reroofing, roof ventilation, roof-ceiling construction, chimneys, crickets, definitions, tables, and code exceptions.
• Highlighted & Tabbed International Plumbing Code, 2018 — Prepared to support study of roof drainage requirements, including storm drainage systems, roof drains, secondary drainage, overflow drainage, scuppers, leaders, conductors, sizing tables, definitions, and drainage-related code provisions.
• Study-Focused Book Preparation — Tabs and highlighting are added to support faster reference use and better organization while preparing for the ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam.
• Processing Notice — Please allow up to 15 days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Exam Details

The ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam is a contractor licensing and qualification exam focused on roofing construction knowledge. It evaluates whether a candidate can understand, locate, and apply roofing-related code provisions and construction requirements to contractor-level scenarios. The exam is multiple choice and is based on approved references for the selected exam cycle.

Candidates should prepare for a timed, reference-based exam that requires efficient use of the listed books. The exam tests roofing code knowledge, residential and commercial roof construction awareness, drainage knowledge, material requirements, installation concepts, reroofing rules, and the ability to apply reference material to real project conditions. Candidates should be ready to answer questions involving roof coverings, roof assemblies, roof slopes, flashing, underlayment, reroofing, roof drainage, rooftop structures, construction safety concepts, and general roofing contractor responsibilities.

Major study areas may include code administration, definitions, roofing materials, roof assemblies, roof coverings, fire classification of roof assemblies, weather protection, roof slope requirements, underlayment, flashing, roof ventilation, reroofing, rooftop structures, roof drainage, scuppers, secondary drainage, gutters, leaders, conductors, construction documents, safeguards during construction, and contractor-level code application.

The International Building Code portion may require candidates to locate commercial roofing requirements, fire classification requirements, rooftop structures, roof assemblies, reroofing rules, construction type considerations, construction safeguards, and general code provisions that affect nonresidential roof systems. The International Residential Code portion may focus on one- and two-family dwelling roofing requirements, including asphalt shingles, metal roof panels, tile, slate, wood shingles, wood shakes, underlayment, flashing, roof slope, ventilation, reroofing, chimneys, and crickets.

The International Plumbing Code portion supports roof drainage preparation. Roofing contractors should understand how roof drains, secondary drainage, overflow drainage, scuppers, gutters, leaders, conductors, storm drainage, and rainfall-based sizing concepts affect roofing work. Questions may involve identifying required drainage provisions, evaluating overflow drainage, or using sizing tables to determine whether a drainage system meets code requirements.

Open Book Test

The ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam is an open book test. Candidates are expected to use approved references during the exam, but open book testing still requires serious preparation. The books are valuable only when the candidate knows how to navigate them quickly and accurately.

Open book testing rewards organization, familiarity, and speed. Candidates should become comfortable using the table of contents, index, chapter structure, definitions, tables, figures, footnotes, exceptions, and cross-references in the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, and 2018 International Plumbing Code. Highlighting and tabs can help organize important sections, but the tools work best when paired with repeated practice.

Candidates should practice locating provisions under timed conditions and using each reference for the type of question being asked. A commercial roof assembly question may require the International Building Code. A dwelling roof covering question may require the International Residential Code. A roof drainage question may require the International Plumbing Code. Some questions may require candidates to compare definitions, check table notes, or review multiple code sections before selecting an answer.

Candidates should follow current exam rules for approved references, tabs, highlighting, notes, loose papers, and materials allowed in the testing room. Open book does not mean unlimited materials. A strong study plan uses the same reference books that will be used on exam day and builds comfort with locating information under timed conditions.

Licensing Steps

The ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam may be used as part of a contractor licensing or qualification process. The exam itself does not issue a contractor license, business registration, permit privilege, or government approval. Licensing requirements are controlled by the state, county, city, municipality, agency, board, or jurisdiction requiring the exam.

A typical path begins by confirming that the G14-N Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor exam is the correct exam for the license classification or jurisdictional requirement being pursued. The licensing authority may specify the required exam, accepted references, application documents, trade experience, business registration, insurance, bonding, financial responsibility, background requirements, continuing education, or additional law and business exams.

After confirming the requirement, candidates generally prepare using the approved references, submit any required application to the licensing authority, receive approval when required, register for the exam through the required testing process, take the exam, and submit proof of passing when requested. Some licensing authorities require candidates to pass both a trade exam and a business or law exam before a license can be issued.

State Requirements

Roofing contractor requirements vary by state, county, city, municipality, licensing board, and local authority. Some jurisdictions use ICC exams as part of the licensing process. Others require state-specific exams, local exams, separate business and law exams, documented experience, financial responsibility, insurance, bonding, continuing education, business registration, or additional approvals.

The G14-N Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor exam may be accepted in one jurisdiction and not accepted in another. Some licensing authorities require a specific ICC exam code, while others use their own trade exam or a different code edition. The authority having jurisdiction determines which exam applies, which reference books are allowed, what passing score is required, and what additional requirements must be completed before a license is issued.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  The 2018 International Building Code supports preparation for commercial roofing and general building code topics that may appear on the ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam. Candidates should study roof assemblies, roof coverings, fire classification, rooftop structures, reroofing, construction type considerations, weather protection, safeguards during construction, definitions, tables, footnotes, and exceptions. In this package, the book is highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and faster reference navigation.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  The 2018 International Residential Code supports preparation for residential roofing topics, including roof assemblies, roof coverings, roof slope, underlayment, flashing, asphalt shingles, metal roof panels, tile, wood shingles, wood shakes, slate, roof ventilation, reroofing, chimneys, crickets, weather protection, tables, figures, definitions, and exceptions. In this package, the book is highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and faster reference navigation.
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  The 2018 International Plumbing Code supports preparation for roof drainage topics, including storm drainage, roof drains, secondary drainage, overflow drainage, scuppers, gutters, leaders, conductors, rainfall rates, sizing tables, definitions, and drainage-related provisions that affect roof system performance. In this package, the book is highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and faster reference navigation.

Test Information and Study Materials

Effective preparation for the ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam should begin with reference navigation. Candidates should learn the structure of each included book, including tables of contents, indexes, definitions, chapter organization, tables, figures, footnotes, and exceptions. The exam requires candidates to find information quickly and apply it correctly to roofing and code-based scenarios.

Roof covering requirements should receive careful attention. Candidates should study how the IBC and IRC address roof covering materials, installation requirements, slope limitations, underlayment, flashing, fastening, weather exposure, fire classification, and reroofing. Roofing questions often include installation details where a small code condition can change the correct answer.

Commercial roofing preparation should include the 2018 International Building Code. Candidates should review roof assemblies, fire classification, rooftop structures, roof access where applicable, construction type effects, occupancy-related provisions, reroofing, construction safeguards, and weather protection. Commercial roofing work may involve larger roof areas, complex drainage systems, rooftop equipment coordination, fire-resistance considerations, and detailed code requirements.

Residential roofing preparation should include the 2018 International Residential Code. Candidates should focus on roof-ceiling construction, roof framing concepts, sheathing, underlayment, flashing, roof ventilation, asphalt shingles, metal roof systems, tile, slate, wood shingles, wood shakes, chimneys, crickets, reroofing, and roof slope limitations. Residential questions may involve specific roof covering materials and the conditions under which they are allowed.

Flashing and weather protection are important roofing contractor topics. Candidates should review requirements for valleys, sidewalls, headwalls, chimneys, roof penetrations, roof-wall intersections, crickets, and material-specific flashing provisions. Proper flashing is central to roof performance, and exam questions may describe a location where flashing is required or ask how a roof transition must be protected.

Reroofing should be studied in both the International Building Code and International Residential Code. Candidates should understand when existing roof coverings may remain, when removal is required, how new coverings are applied over existing systems, how damaged materials are addressed, and how code requirements apply to reroofing work. Reroofing questions often require careful reading because the correct answer may depend on the condition of the existing roof system.

Roof slope and material limitations are common roofing exam topics. Candidates should practice locating minimum slope requirements and installation rules for different roof coverings. A question involving asphalt shingles, metal roof panels, tile, slate, built-up roofing, modified bitumen, single-ply membranes, or wood shakes may depend on roof slope, underlayment, fastening, or manufacturer-related code language.

Roof drainage preparation should include the 2018 International Plumbing Code. Candidates should study roof drains, secondary drainage, overflow drains, scuppers, gutters, leaders, conductors, storm drainage sizing, rainfall rates, and related tables. Roofing contractors should understand how drainage provisions affect roof design and installation, especially on low-slope commercial roofs where ponding and overflow protection are critical.

Definitions are important across all three references. Candidates should practice looking up key terms because exam questions often depend on the code meaning of a word. Terms related to roof assemblies, roof coverings, reroofing, scuppers, conductors, leaders, storm drainage, fire classification, and construction type can affect how a question should be answered.

Timed practice is important for this exam. Candidates should practice answering questions while using the highlighted and tabbed references in a realistic way. Some questions may be answered quickly from a known section, while others may require checking a table, reviewing definitions, comparing multiple sections, or switching between references. The ability to move efficiently through the books can make a significant difference during open book testing.

A strong study plan combines code reading, topic-based review, reference navigation, and exam-style questions. Candidates should study one subject at a time, locate the related code sections, review the applicable tables and definitions, and practice applying reference language to contractor scenarios. Field experience is valuable, but exam success depends on using the listed references accurately and efficiently.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps candidates prepare for the ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam with organized study support, trade-focused review, and practical preparation built around the references used for exam study. Roofing contractor exams can be challenging because candidates must understand commercial roofing, residential roofing, roof drainage, flashing, underlayment, reroofing, material limitations, code tables, and timed reference navigation at the same time.

This highlighted and tabbed book package helps candidates approach the exam with better organization. Tabs can make major topics easier to locate, and highlighting can help draw attention to important code sections and reference information during study. When used with a consistent study plan, these tools can help candidates build familiarity with the books and reduce time spent searching during practice.

1 Exam Prep supports students by emphasizing reference navigation, exam-style thinking, roofing-focused topic organization, trade code review, roof drainage preparation, table practice, construction terminology, and confidence-building study structure. Candidates can focus on important exam areas such as roof coverings, roof assemblies, roof slope, underlayment, flashing, reroofing, roof ventilation, storm drainage, scuppers, gutters, leaders, conductors, definitions, tables, and exceptions.

Preparation should be realistic and consistent. 1 Exam Prep does not guarantee a passing score, license approval, business approval, employment, earnings, or a specific exam outcome. Success depends on the candidate’s study effort, roofing knowledge, reference skills, test performance, and the requirements of the licensing authority. A structured preparation system can help candidates study with purpose and approach the exam with greater confidence.

FAQ Section

What is included in the ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package?

This package includes the International Building Code, 2018; International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018; and International Plumbing Code, 2018. The books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and faster reference navigation.

How long should I allow for highlighted and tabbed book package orders?

Please allow up to 15 days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Is the ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam open book?

Yes. The ICC National Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor - G14-N exam is an open book test. Candidates should follow current testing rules for approved references, tabs, highlighting, notes, and materials allowed in the exam room.

What reference books are included for G14-N exam preparation?

This package includes the 2018 International Building Code, the 2018 International Residential Code, and the 2018 International Plumbing Code. These references support study of commercial roofing, residential roofing, and roof drainage requirements.

What topics should I study for the G14-N Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor exam?

Major preparation areas may include roof assemblies, roof coverings, roof slope, underlayment, flashing, reroofing, roof ventilation, commercial roofing provisions, residential roofing provisions, storm drainage, secondary drainage, scuppers, gutters, leaders, conductors, definitions, tables, and exceptions.

Why is the International Plumbing Code included in this roofing package?

The International Plumbing Code supports preparation for roof drainage topics. Roofing candidates should understand storm drainage, roof drains, overflow drainage, scuppers, gutters, leaders, conductors, and sizing concepts that affect roof system performance.

Why are highlighted and tabbed books helpful for this exam?

Highlighted and tabbed books help candidates organize important sections and locate common exam topics more efficiently. This can be useful during study and timed open book practice.

Does this package include an online course?

This product is a highlighted and tabbed book package. It includes the listed references and does not include an online course unless a separate course or package is specifically purchased.

Will passing the G14-N exam automatically give me a roofing contractor license?

No. Passing the exam may support a licensing or qualification requirement, but contractor licensing is controlled by the applicable state, county, city, municipality, agency, or board. Candidates must complete all requirements issued by the licensing authority.

How should I study with this book package?

Study by topic, practice using the tabs and highlighted sections, review roofing code and roof drainage requirements, and complete timed practice questions. Focus on learning where information is located and how to apply the references accurately during an open book exam.