Mississippi Carpentry Contractor Exam Book Package

Mississippi Carpentry Contractor Book Package

The Mississippi Carpentry Contractor Book Package from 1 Exam Prep provides the officially required reference materials for candidates preparing for the Mississippi Carpentry Contractor License Exam, regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC). This complete book set covers framing and finish carpentry, building construction methods, wood truss installation and bracing, gypsum systems, cabinetry and furniture construction, OSHA jobsite safety, and building code compliance applicable to residential and commercial carpentry projects.

All references are approved for open-book testing and are intended to support exam sections on construction techniques, materials handling, structural components, interior finishes, safety compliance, and code requirements relevant to carpentry work. These publications ensure compliance with state-specific construction codes and nationally recognized building and safety standards applicable to licensed contractors performing carpentry services in Mississippi. The package aligns with 1 Exam Prep’s structured curriculum and state licensing requirements for carpentry contractors.

This package contains the following books for the Mississippi Carpentry Contractor open-book exam with PSI Services LLC:

• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) (latest available amendment)

• Carpentry and Building Construction (2016)

• BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses (2025)

• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition

• Finish Carpenter’s Manual – Jim Tolpin (1993)

• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction

• International Building Code (IBC), 2021

Candidates are responsible for bringing their own references to the examination center. Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and/or indexed prior to the examination session. However, references may not be written in. Any candidate caught writing in the references during the examination will have the references confiscated and will be reported to the department.

Furthermore, candidates are not permitted to bring in any additional papers (loose or attached) with their approved references. Any additional materials will be removed from the references and confiscated. References may be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowed and must be removed from the reference before the exam will begin.