Mississippi Glass Glazing Windows and Skylights Contractor Books & Application Accelerator

Prepare for the Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights Contractor examination and licensing process with a focused three-reference package plus Application Accelerator support. This package is designed for contractors, qualifying parties, glaziers, glass installers, window professionals, commercial glazing specialists, and experienced tradespeople pursuing the Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights specialty classification.

The Mississippi trade examination covers general glazing, glass systems, plastics and acrylics, sealant installations, safety, and code requirements. Candidates should understand glass products, glazing practices, installation methods, sealants, glazing systems, safety requirements, and the building-code concepts that apply to residential and commercial flat-glass work.

This package includes Guide to Glass & Glazing Requirements of the Model Building Codes, 5th Edition, 2016; Glass Association of North America Glazing Manual; and Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA). These references support preparation across glazing methods, glass systems, code considerations, and construction safety.

The Application Accelerator adds guided support with the Mississippi contractor license application process. Candidates can work on organizing their licensing application while preparing for the trade examination, bringing exam preparation and application progress together in one coordinated package.

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors identifies Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights as a test-required specialty classification. The classification includes fabrication, assembling, erection, installation, alteration, and repair of glass, glazing, and related construction products.

What You Get

• Three Trade References: A focused exam-reference package covering glass and glazing requirements, glazing practices, and OSHA construction safety.
• Model Code Glazing Guide: Guide to Glass & Glazing Requirements of the Model Building Codes, 5th Edition, 2016.
• Glazing Manual: Glass Association of North America Glazing Manual for practical glazing methods, materials, systems, and installation concepts.
• OSHA Reference: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 for construction workplace safety requirements.
• Application Accelerator: Guided support with the Mississippi contractor license application process.

The package gives candidates a practical reference foundation for the open-book examination. Each book serves a different purpose, so preparation should include learning which reference is most appropriate for glazing questions, code-related questions, and construction-safety questions.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights Contractor examination is administered through PSI as part of the Mississippi contractor licensing process. The examination contains 45 questions. Candidates receive 2 hours to complete the test and must earn a minimum passing score of 70%, which equals 32 correct answers.

The examination content outline includes:

• General Glazing: 12 questions
• Glass Systems: 10 questions
• Plastics/Acrylics: 4 questions
• Sealant Installations: 4 questions
• Safety: 5 questions
• Code Requirements: 10 questions

General Glazing is the largest individual category with 12 questions. Candidates should be prepared for glazing terminology, glass products, fabrication and installation concepts, handling procedures, glazing materials, and practical field methods.

Glass Systems and Code Requirements each account for 10 questions. These categories together represent a significant portion of the examination. Candidates should understand how glazing systems are assembled and installed and how model building-code requirements affect glass selection, safety glazing, installation, and related construction decisions.

Plastics and Acrylics and Sealant Installations each account for four questions. Candidates should review materials, applications, installation techniques, compatibility, joint preparation, and the role of sealants in glazing systems.

Safety accounts for five questions. Glazing work can involve ladders, scaffolds, lifting, material handling, sharp edges, fall hazards, tools, personal protective equipment, and work around active construction sites. OSHA knowledge should therefore be integrated into the overall study plan.

With 120 minutes available for 45 questions, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes and forty seconds per question. Efficient reference navigation can help preserve time for questions requiring more detailed code or technical research.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights Contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates may bring the permitted reference materials into the examination center when the books comply with the current testing rules.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs may be used. Temporary tabs such as Post-it notes are not permitted, and additional loose or attached papers are not allowed with the approved references.

An open-book exam still requires strong preparation. Candidates who do not know the purpose or organization of the books can lose valuable time searching in the wrong reference. The goal should be to identify the subject first and then move directly to the reference most likely to contain the information.

A question involving general glazing practices or glass systems may lead to the Glass Association of North America Glazing Manual. A question involving building-code requirements for glass and glazing may direct candidates toward the Guide to Glass & Glazing Requirements of the Model Building Codes. A safety question may require 29 CFR Part 1926.

Candidates should study each reference's table of contents, index, headings, definitions, diagrams, tables, and technical terminology. Learn how glazing subjects are organized and become familiar with common terms used for glass types, glazing systems, sealants, installation details, and safety practices.

Timed reference drills can help candidates prepare for the two-hour testing period. Read a practice question, identify the main topic, select the correct reference, and locate the supporting information within a limited amount of time.

Repeated navigation practice helps turn the books into working exam tools. The more familiar candidates become with the reference structure, the less time they may spend deciding where to search during the actual examination.

Licensing Steps

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors administers the contractor licensing process, while PSI administers the applicable trade examination. Applicants must complete the required licensing steps and receive testing eligibility before scheduling the examination.

1. Select the correct classification. Confirm that Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights matches the work the company intends to perform.
2. Complete the Mississippi contractor application. Provide the business, ownership, qualifying-party, experience, financial, and supporting information required for the application.
3. Identify the qualifying party. The qualifying party is the individual responsible for satisfying the applicable examination requirements for the company.
4. Document relevant experience. Provide the experience information required for the specialty classification being requested.
5. Submit the application for review. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors reviews the application and supporting documentation.
6. Receive examination eligibility. Once eligibility is established, the qualifying party can proceed with the applicable PSI registration and scheduling process.
7. Prepare for the trade examination. Study general glazing, glass systems, code requirements, plastics and acrylics, sealant installations, and OSHA safety.
8. Complete the required examination. Follow the applicable PSI testing procedures and examination-center rules.
9. Complete applicable Law and Business requirements. Mississippi contractor licensing includes applicable business and law examination requirements in addition to trade testing.
10. Complete final licensing review. Passing the examination does not automatically issue a contractor license. The application and all remaining requirements must also be approved.

The Application Accelerator provides guided support with the Mississippi contractor application process while candidates continue studying for the Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights trade examination.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors identifies Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights as a test-required specialty classification under Building Construction.

The classification involves fabrication, assembling, erection, installation, alteration, and repair of glass, glazing, and allied construction products. The scope includes installation of different types of windows and glass in residential and commercial construction.

The classification also includes cutting and installation of glass and mirrors, installation of prefabricated glass, metal or plastic curtain walls and panels, caulking, shower and tub enclosures, and installation or replacement of wind-borne debris protection devices when incidental to the classified work.

The PSI examination scope describes the trade as limited to flat glass work in residential or commercial settings. Candidates should prepare specifically for glazing and related glass-system work rather than treating the test as a broad general building examination.

The contractor application must identify a qualifying party who meets the applicable testing requirements. The qualifying party must have the required relationship with the business and satisfy the examination requirements associated with the requested classification.

Passing the trade examination is one part of contractor licensing. Applicants must also satisfy the applicable application, documentation, qualification, and administrative requirements before the Mississippi contractor license is issued.

Reference Books

The Mississippi Glass Glazing Windows and Skylights Contractor Books & Application Accelerator includes the following references:

• Guide to Glass & Glazing Requirements of the Model Building Codes, 5th Edition, 2016
  A glazing-focused reference designed to help users understand model building-code requirements affecting glass and glazing. It supports preparation involving safety glazing, code applications, glass locations, installation considerations, and other code-related glazing requirements.
• Glass Association of North America Glazing Manual
  A practical glazing reference addressing glass products, glazing systems, materials, installation practices, terminology, design considerations, handling, and other technical concepts associated with glass and glazing work.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  A federal construction-safety reference covering workplace requirements involving personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolding, fall protection, material handling, tools, electrical hazards, and other construction activities relevant to glazing work.

The three references should be studied as a coordinated library. Candidates should understand which book is most likely to support a particular question and become familiar with the terminology used in each publication.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following references are identified for use during the Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights open-book examination:

• Guide to Glass & Glazing Requirements of the Model Building Codes, 5th Edition, 2016 or Earlier
  Supports model building-code requirements related to glass and glazing installations.
• Glass Association of North America Glazing Manual
  Supports general glazing, glass systems, installation practices, and technical glazing concepts.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Supports OSHA construction-safety requirements applicable to glazing and jobsite operations.

Candidates are responsible for bringing their approved references to the examination center. Preparing with the same reference set before test day can help candidates become more familiar with the books and improve their open-book navigation routine.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive study plan should follow the examination content outline and devote the most preparation time to General Glazing, Glass Systems, and Code Requirements. These three categories account for 32 of the 45 examination questions.

General Glazing preparation should include glass terminology, glazing materials, installation methods, handling practices, glass selection, setting concepts, hardware relationships, and common field procedures. Candidates should develop a practical understanding of how glazing work is performed rather than relying only on isolated definitions.

Glass Systems represents 10 questions. Review system components, framing relationships, glass installation, glazing methods, supports, clearances, and the interaction between glass and surrounding construction. The Glazing Manual is particularly useful for these concepts.

Code Requirements also represents 10 questions. Candidates should become familiar with safety glazing concepts and the model-code requirements affecting glass installations. Practice identifying the type and location of glazing described in a question before searching for the corresponding requirement.

Plastics and Acrylics accounts for four questions. Review the characteristics and applications of plastic glazing materials, installation considerations, and the ways these products differ from conventional glass.

Sealant Installations accounts for four questions. Study joint preparation, application concepts, compatibility, adhesion, movement, weather protection, and the role sealants play in completed glazing systems.

Safety represents five questions. OSHA study should include personal protective equipment, fall hazards, ladders, scaffolds, tools, lifting and handling, and other risks associated with glass installation and construction work.

Use practice questions as navigation exercises. Identify whether the question involves glazing practice, glass systems, code requirements, sealants, plastics and acrylics, or OSHA safety. Then move directly to the reference most likely to contain the answer.

Timed practice is valuable because candidates have only two hours for 45 questions. Developing a consistent lookup process can help reduce unnecessary searching and preserve time for technical questions requiring additional review.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and guided application support.

The three-reference package gives candidates a focused technical foundation covering glazing practices, model building-code requirements, and OSHA construction safety. Candidates can organize their study around the examination content rather than searching through unrelated materials.

Reference-navigation practice is particularly important for this open-book examination. Candidates should learn to recognize whether a question belongs in the glazing manual, model-code glazing guide, or OSHA reference before beginning a detailed search.

Practice-oriented preparation can also help identify weaker subject areas. Candidates who struggle with code questions can spend additional time in the glazing code guide. Candidates needing more work with glazing systems can focus on the Glazing Manual, while safety weaknesses can be addressed through targeted OSHA review.

The Application Accelerator extends the package beyond exam books by providing guided support with the Mississippi contractor license application process. This helps candidates keep application steps organized while continuing their examination preparation.

No book package or application service guarantees a passing examination score or contractor license. Examination performance depends on the candidate's preparation, experience, technical knowledge, reference-navigation skills, and performance on test day. Licensing requires completion and approval of all applicable Mississippi requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Mississippi Glass Glazing Windows and Skylights Contractor Books & Application Accelerator?

The package includes the Guide to Glass & Glazing Requirements of the Model Building Codes, Glass Association of North America Glazing Manual, 29 CFR Part 1926 OSHA, and Application Accelerator support.

How many questions are on the Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights exam?

The examination contains 45 questions.

How much time is allowed?

Candidates receive two hours to complete the examination.

What score is required to pass?

The minimum passing score is 70%, which requires at least 32 correct answers.

Is the Mississippi Glass, Glazing, Windows and Skylights exam open book?

Yes. The examination is open book, and candidates are responsible for bringing the permitted reference materials to the testing center.

What subjects are covered on the examination?

The examination covers General Glazing, Glass Systems, Plastics/Acrylics, Sealant Installations, Safety, and Code Requirements.

What is the largest examination category?

General Glazing is the largest individual category with 12 questions. Glass Systems and Code Requirements each account for 10 additional questions.

What work does the Mississippi classification cover?

The classification covers fabrication, assembling, erection, installation, alteration, and repair of glass, glazing, windows, mirrors, curtain walls, panels, caulking, shower and tub enclosures, and related work within the classification scope.

What is the Application Accelerator?

The Application Accelerator provides guided support with the Mississippi contractor license application process while the candidate prepares for the trade examination.

Can the exam books be highlighted and tabbed?

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the exam. Permanent tabs are permitted, while temporary tabs such as Post-it notes are not allowed.

Does passing the examination automatically issue the Mississippi contractor license?

No. Passing the examination is one part of the licensing process. The contractor application and remaining Mississippi requirements must also be completed and approved.

Does this package guarantee a passing score or license approval?

No. The package provides examination references and application support, while exam performance and licensing approval depend on the candidate completing the applicable requirements.