{"product_id":"icc-national-standard-residential-building-contractor-c-f13-n-book-package","title":"ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N Book Package\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) exam using the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book package supports focused study for residential building contractor topics, including code administration, building planning, foundations, floors, wall construction, wall covering, roof-ceiling construction, roof assemblies, chimneys, fireplaces, energy-related construction provisions, life safety, and code-based residential construction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResidential building contractor exam preparation requires more than jobsite experience. A residential contractor may understand foundations, framing, sheathing, roofing, exterior finishes, interior walls, stairs, openings, decks, fireblocking, and inspection sequencing, but an ICC contractor exam requires candidates to apply that knowledge through code-based questions. Candidates must be able to read each question carefully, locate the correct section in the code book, interpret the requirement, and apply it accurately under timed exam conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Residential Code, 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e is the central reference for this package. It supports study of one- and two-family dwelling construction, including building planning, light-frame construction, foundations, floors, walls, roof-ceiling systems, wall bracing, fire separation, smoke alarms, emergency escape and rescue openings, stairs, guards, handrails, exterior wall coverings, roof coverings, chimneys, fireplaces, and other residential building requirements. Candidates preparing for the F13-N exam should become familiar with the organization of the IRC, including the table of contents, index, definitions, tables, figures, and residential construction chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N exam is associated with residential building contractor knowledge and code application. Candidates preparing for this exam should be comfortable with residential construction terminology, plans, building layout, footing and foundation requirements, floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, openings, bracing, fasteners, sheathing, stairways, egress, fireblocking, roof assemblies, wall coverings, and basic code administration. This package is useful for residential contractor candidates, builders, qualifying agents, construction supervisors, project managers, lead carpenters, remodelers, and trade professionals preparing for the F13-N exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e — A residential code reference used to study residential building planning, foundations, floors, wall construction, roof-ceiling construction, wall bracing, openings, stairs, guards, handrails, fireblocking, exterior wall coverings, roof assemblies, chimneys, fireplaces, life safety requirements, and one- and two-family dwelling construction provisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book package gives candidates the primary reference needed to study for the ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N exam. The IRC helps candidates understand how residential building requirements are organized and how code provisions apply to common construction conditions. Candidates can use the book to practice locating requirements for foundations, floor framing, wall construction, roof-ceiling systems, stairs, emergency escape and rescue openings, smoke alarms, roof coverings, exterior walls, and other residential building topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N exam is part of the ICC Contractor\/Trades examination program. The National Standard Residential Building Contractor exam is listed as an open-book exam with 80 multiple-choice questions and a 4-hour time limit. Candidates preparing for this exam should focus on residential building knowledge and efficient use of the International Residential Code, 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam content includes code administration, building planning, footings and foundations, floor construction, wall construction, wall coverings, roof-ceiling construction, roof assemblies, chimneys and fireplaces, and life safety requirements. These areas reflect the broad knowledge expected from residential building contractor candidates who construct, supervise, repair, remodel, or manage one- and two-family dwelling projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCode administration and general requirements may include scope, definitions, permits, inspections, approved materials, construction documents, alternative materials, and general responsibilities for code-compliant residential construction. Candidates should understand how the IRC is organized and how general provisions support the more detailed building requirements found in later chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding planning topics may include occupancy and use, design criteria, fire separation, light and ventilation, minimum room areas, ceiling heights, sanitation, glazing, emergency escape and rescue openings, means of egress, stairs, ramps, guards, handrails, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and safety glazing. These topics are important because residential contractors are responsible for building features that directly affect safety and livability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFooting and foundation questions may involve soil support, concrete, masonry, footing sizes, foundation walls, slabs, anchorage, crawl spaces, ventilation, dampproofing, waterproofing, drainage, wood foundations, and protection of structural elements. Candidates should understand how foundations support the structure and how code requirements protect against settlement, moisture, and structural failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFloor construction topics may include joists, girders, beams, bearing, subflooring, notching, boring, openings, fastening, bridging, blocking, and engineered wood products. Candidates should understand how floor systems transfer loads and how member size, span, support, and openings affect code compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWall construction questions may involve studs, plates, headers, braced wall lines, sheathing, openings, load-bearing walls, nonbearing walls, fastening, anchorage, fireblocking, and structural connections. Wall bracing is an important residential construction topic because it supports lateral resistance and overall building stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoof-ceiling construction may include rafters, ceiling joists, ridge boards, rafter ties, collar ties, roof trusses, roof sheathing, bearing, bracing, openings, and fastening. Candidates should also study roof assemblies, including roof coverings, underlayment, flashing, slope, drainage, ventilation, and reroofing concepts. Chimneys and fireplaces may include construction requirements, clearances, hearths, flues, and related safety provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe F13-N exam may be accepted differently by different licensing authorities. A city, county, state, municipality, or local agency may determine whether this exam is required for a specific residential building contractor license classification. Passing an ICC exam does not automatically create a contractor license unless the applicable authority recognizes the exam as part of its licensing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N exam is an open-book test. Open-book testing allows candidates to use approved references during the exam, but it does not remove the need for focused preparation. Candidates must know how to navigate the International Residential Code, 2015 efficiently, identify the topic being tested, and locate the correct requirement without losing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-book residential building exams reward candidates who understand code organization. Candidates should become familiar with the table of contents, index, definitions, chapter layout, building planning provisions, foundation chapters, floor framing sections, wall construction requirements, bracing provisions, roof-ceiling construction sections, roof covering rules, chimney and fireplace requirements, and life safety provisions. The goal is not simply to bring the book into the exam room. The goal is to know how to use the book quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the exam has 80 questions and a 4-hour time limit, pacing matters. Candidates should practice answering questions under timed conditions. A strong open-book strategy includes identifying the topic first, using the index when needed, moving quickly to familiar chapters, reading the section carefully, and avoiding too much time on a single difficult question. Marking difficult questions and returning to them later can help protect exam pacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResidential contractor preparation should include repeated practice with definitions, tables, figures, and construction-specific provisions. Residential building questions often require candidates to connect more than one topic. A question may involve stairs, guards, emergency escape openings, wall bracing, roof construction, fireblocking, or foundation details. Candidates should build the habit of reading the full question before choosing a section or table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExam-day reference rules may control which books are allowed, how books may be marked, whether tabs are permitted, whether notes are allowed, and what condition books must be in. Candidates should follow the current testing rules for the F13-N exam and the requirements of the jurisdiction connected to their license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N exam may be used by a city, county, state, municipality, local board, or contractor licensing authority as part of a residential building contractor qualification process. ICC administers contractor and trade exams, but licensing approval is controlled by the agency that issues or recognizes the license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA typical licensing path may include identifying the correct residential contractor classification, confirming that the F13-N exam is required, reviewing the approved reference book, completing an application, receiving preauthorization when required, scheduling the exam, passing the exam, and submitting final licensing documents to the applicable authority. Depending on the jurisdiction, additional requirements may include business registration, insurance, bonding, experience documentation, responsible qualifying agent information, local registration, permit compliance, continuing education, or renewal requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should begin by identifying the agency that controls residential contractor licensing in the location where they plan to work. That agency determines the correct exam, accepted score, required documents, application process, fees, license scope, and renewal rules. This F13-N book package supports the study portion of the process. It does not replace licensing applications, agency approvals, insurance certificates, bonding documents, business filings, work experience records, or local contractor registrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResidential building contractor requirements vary by state and local jurisdiction. Some states regulate residential contractors at the state level. Some areas use city, county, or municipal contractor licensing. Other jurisdictions may regulate residential construction under general building, residential building, home improvement, remodeling, or specialty contractor classifications. Requirements may include local registration, trade exams, business licensing, insurance, bonding, workers’ compensation compliance, experience verification, or a combination of requirements before residential construction work may be performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should review the requirements for the exact location where they plan to perform residential building work. Important items may include the accepted ICC exam code, license classification, application approval, experience documentation, business entity requirements, insurance, bonding, workers’ compensation requirements, local code adoption, permit rules, inspection requirements, continuing education, and renewal deadlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is focused on the ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N book set and includes the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015. Candidates should make sure this reference and the F13-N exam match the requirements of the licensing authority before scheduling the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis residential code reference supports study of code administration, building planning, foundations, floors, wall construction, roof-ceiling construction, roof assemblies, wall bracing, openings, stairs, guards, handrails, fireblocking, exterior wall coverings, chimneys, fireplaces, life safety provisions, approved materials, inspections, and one- and two-family dwelling construction requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe International Residential Code is the central reference for F13-N preparation. Candidates should study both the layout of the book and the way requirements are written. Strong preparation includes learning where major residential building topics are located, practicing section lookup, understanding common tables and figures, and applying code language to residential construction scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResidential building contractor preparation should be organized around the major exam categories and the way construction requirements are arranged in the International Residential Code. Candidates should study code administration, building planning, foundations, floors, walls, wall coverings, roof-ceiling construction, roof assemblies, chimneys, fireplaces, and life safety provisions. Random reading is less effective than a focused plan that connects each topic to the correct code chapter, table, or figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor code administration, candidates should review scope, definitions, permits, inspections, construction documents, approved materials, alternative methods, and general construction responsibilities. These topics help candidates understand the framework of the IRC and how residential construction is evaluated for compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor building planning, candidates should review fire separation, light, ventilation, sanitation, minimum room sizes, ceiling heights, glazing, emergency escape and rescue openings, means of egress, stairs, ramps, guards, handrails, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, safety glazing, and general safety provisions. Building planning questions often require careful reading because the correct answer may depend on location, room type, opening size, or safety condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor foundations, candidates should study footings, foundation walls, slabs, crawl spaces, anchorage, concrete, masonry, wood foundations, drainage, waterproofing, dampproofing, and protection against moisture. Foundation questions may require candidates to understand how loads transfer into the soil and how moisture protection affects long-term building performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor floor construction, candidates should review joists, beams, girders, bearing, spans, subflooring, notching, boring, holes, openings, fastening, blocking, bridging, and engineered wood product considerations. Floor framing questions often combine field knowledge with code requirements, so candidates should practice locating related tables and sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor wall construction, candidates should review studs, plates, headers, wall openings, sheathing, braced wall lines, wall bracing methods, fastening, anchorage, load-bearing walls, nonbearing walls, and structural connections. Bracing requirements are especially important because they can involve detailed code language, figures, and tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor wall coverings, candidates should study exterior wall coverings, weather-resistant barriers, flashing, veneer, siding, stucco, attachment requirements, and moisture protection. Exterior wall covering requirements help protect the home from water intrusion, material failure, and weather exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor roof-ceiling construction, candidates should review rafters, ceiling joists, ridge boards, rafter ties, collar ties, roof trusses, roof sheathing, openings, bearing, bracing, and fastening. Candidates should understand the difference between conventional framing and engineered truss systems and should review restrictions related to modifying structural members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor roof assemblies, candidates should study roof coverings, underlayment, flashing, slope, roof drainage, ventilation, ice barrier concepts where applicable, and reroofing provisions. Roofing questions may require candidates to connect materials, slope, underlayment, and weather protection requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor chimneys and fireplaces, candidates should review construction requirements, clearances, hearths, fireboxes, flues, terminations, and related safety provisions. These topics combine masonry, combustion safety, and residential construction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA strong study routine should include timed reference practice. Candidates should practice looking up residential construction terms, locating foundation provisions, reviewing floor and wall framing sections, studying roof-ceiling construction, finding stair and egress requirements, and answering questions using the IRC. Open-book exam success depends on more than knowing residential construction work. It depends on using the reference efficiently, reading questions carefully, and applying the correct code requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps residential building contractor candidates prepare with structure, focus, and practical study direction. Residential contractor exams require candidates to understand field work, code language, reference navigation, and construction-specific requirements. Many candidates have residential construction experience but need help turning that experience into an exam-ready study plan. 1 Exam Prep supports that process through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N exam, candidates need to understand how the International Residential Code applies to residential building work. 1 Exam Prep helps students focus on major areas such as code administration, building planning, foundations, floor construction, wall construction, roof-ceiling construction, roof assemblies, wall bracing, openings, stairs, guards, fireblocking, chimneys, fireplaces, and practical code application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReference navigation is especially important for an open-book residential building exam. Candidates need to know where major IRC topics are located and how to move through the code efficiently. A candidate who can quickly identify the correct chapter, section, table, figure, or definition has a stronger exam-day advantage. 1 Exam Prep encourages practical study habits that help candidates become more comfortable using their reference, interpreting questions, and applying residential construction code requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book package gives candidates the foundation needed for F13-N preparation. With the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015, students can study the major residential building code areas and build stronger familiarity with the material used during exam preparation. 1 Exam Prep helps candidates move toward their residential contractor goals with organized review, realistic preparation, and better reference-use habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat book is included in the ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N Book Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The National Standard Residential Building Contractor exam is listed as an open-book test. Candidates should follow current testing rules for approved references, tabs, markings, notes, and book condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the F13-N Residential Building Contractor exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe National Standard Residential Building Contractor exam is listed with 80 multiple-choice questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow much time is allowed for the F13-N exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam is listed with a 4-hour time limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat topics should I study for the F13-N exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant study areas include code administration, building planning, foundations, floors, wall construction, wall coverings, roof-ceiling construction, roof assemblies, chimneys, fireplaces, fireblocking, stairs, egress, and life safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this book package include an online course?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a book package. It includes the listed reference book and does not include online course access unless a separate course product is purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes passing the ICC F13-N exam automatically give me a residential contractor license?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Licensing is controlled by the applicable state, city, county, municipality, board, or local authority. The exam may be one part of the licensing process, depending on the jurisdiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWho should use this book package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is useful for residential contractor candidates, builders, qualifying agents, construction supervisors, project managers, lead carpenters, remodelers, and trade professionals preparing for the ICC National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) - F13-N exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow should I study with the International Residential Code?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy by topic, practice locating requirements in the code book, review major residential construction chapters, and use timed practice to improve lookup speed and exam pacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan this book help with residential framing and foundation study?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The International Residential Code, 2015 supports study of foundations, floors, wall framing, roof-ceiling construction, bracing, openings, fastening, and other residential structural requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46178776121401,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/ICCResidentialBuilding_C_-F13-N-BOOKS.jpg?v=1784904324","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/icc-national-standard-residential-building-contractor-c-f13-n-book-package","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}