Mississippi Residential Roofer Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Mississippi Residential Roofer contractor licensing exams with an organized package that combines professionally prepared rental books, structured exam preparation, and contractor application support. The Mississippi Residential Roofer Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package is designed for candidates who want the required study references, one year of course access, and practical guidance in one convenient solution.

The package includes the references used for the Mississippi Residential Roofer trade exam and the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam. Each rental book is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed to help you identify important information and move through the references efficiently while studying.

Because the Mississippi exams are open book, knowing how to navigate the approved references is an important part of preparation. Highlighting and tabs can help organize large code books and technical manuals, but candidates should still spend time learning where important roofing, safety, construction, estimating, and business-management information is located.

The Mississippi Residential Roofer classification covers the installation, repair, or improvement of residential rooftop structures, including roof coverings and roof drainage. The holder of this classification is limited to residential roofing work. This package focuses on the trade knowledge and reference-navigation skills associated with that classification while also supporting preparation for the required Mississippi business and law examination.

Total Package Cost: $1,345

Refundable Book Deposit: $500

Total Due: $1,845

The $500 book deposit is returned when the rental books are returned in similar condition within one year of the rental date. Books should be returned with their bindings, pages, highlighting, and permanent tabs intact and without excessive damage, water exposure, missing pages, or unauthorized writing.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate Package book orders.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Residential Roofer trade examination is administered by PSI for the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Candidates must submit the appropriate contractor license application to the Board before they can receive authorization to schedule the examination. The Board determines which examinations an applicant must complete and notifies PSI after eligibility has been established.

The Residential Roofer examination applies to residential one- and two-family structures not exceeding three stories. It contains 60 questions, allows 2 hours for completion, and requires a minimum score of 70 percent.

The official content outline divides the Residential Roofer examination into the following areas:

• Materials: 18 questions covering roofing products, components, selection, and related material knowledge.
• Installation of Roof Coverings: 21 questions involving installation practices, roof-covering requirements, and accepted construction methods.
• Roof Drainage: 6 questions addressing the systems and components used to manage water movement from residential roofs.
• Rooftop Structures: 9 questions involving structures, assemblies, and construction conditions that affect roofing work.
• Safety: 6 questions addressing construction safety requirements and safe roofing practices.

The examination may contain questions based on the listed references, trade knowledge, and general industry practices. Candidates should prepare to locate information in the books while also understanding practical roofing concepts without relying on the references for every question.

Mississippi residential contractor applicants are also required to complete a Law and Business Management examination unless the Board determines that a different rule applies to a particular application. The NASCLA Mississippi guide included with this package supports preparation for that portion of the licensing process.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi Residential Roofer examination and Mississippi Law and Business Management examination are open-book tests. Candidates are responsible for bringing the authorized references to the testing center. Only the materials approved for the specific examination may be used.

PSI permits approved references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, removable notes, and Post-it-style products are not permitted. Candidates may not bring loose papers or attach unauthorized material to the books, and they may not write in the references during the examination session.

The rental books in this package arrive highlighted and permanently tabbed. The preparation is intended to make important chapters, tables, definitions, safety standards, roofing provisions, and business topics easier to find. Candidates should review every tab and practice using the references before test day so the organization of each book becomes familiar.

Open-book testing still requires preparation. With 60 trade questions and two hours available, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes per question. Efficient reference navigation can preserve valuable time, but strong results also depend on understanding the subject matter and recognizing which book is most likely to contain the needed information.

Licensing Steps

1. Choose the Residential Roofer classification. Confirm that the work you intend to perform falls within the Mississippi Residential Roofer classification.
2. Complete the residential contractor application. Submit the required application and supporting documents to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
3. Identify the qualifying party. The application must list the person who will qualify the business by completing the examinations assigned by the Board.
4. Document the qualifying party’s relationship to the applicant. The Board may require acceptable proof of employment, ownership, or officer status.
5. Submit experience and supporting information. The residential application requests information demonstrating experience in the classification being sought.
6. Receive examination eligibility. After reviewing the application, the Board notifies PSI of the candidate’s eligibility. PSI then sends scheduling information.
7. Prepare for the assigned examinations. Use the course, content outlines, highlighted books, permanent tabs, and practice-oriented study methods to prepare.
8. Schedule and take the examinations. Register only for the examinations authorized by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
9. Complete any remaining requirements. The Board reviews complete applications after the required scores and supporting documents have been received.
10. Maintain the issued license. Keep the license, business information, qualifying-party information, and required documentation current.

State Requirements

Residential roofers performing work that meets Mississippi’s licensing threshold must hold the appropriate license issued by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The Board identifies the Residential Roofer classification as a tested residential classification covering the installation, repair, and improvement of residential rooftop structures, roof coverings, and roof drainage.

Applicants must submit an application before testing. The application requires information about the applicant, business structure, qualifying party, requested classification, work experience, and supporting documents. A corporation, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership must be properly registered and provide documentation consistent with Mississippi requirements.

The qualifying party is the individual responsible for completing the required examinations on behalf of the applicant. The qualifying-party section must be completed for each person being tested. Proof of employment may include a check stub, W-2 form, or documentation showing the person as an owner or officer with the Mississippi Secretary of State. Proof of employment is not required when applying in an individual name.

New applicants generally receive six months from the date of eligibility to complete the examinations. A candidate may retest during that eligibility period. When the required examinations are not passed within the eligibility window, a new application may be required.

Reciprocity may allow an eligible applicant licensed in a comparable classification by an approved jurisdiction to request a waiver of the trade examination. Reciprocity applies only when all applicable conditions are met. A trade-exam waiver does not eliminate the remaining application requirements, Board review, or Mississippi Law and Business Management examination requirement.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition
  This Mississippi-specific contractor reference supports preparation for the Law and Business Management examination. Topics include business organization, project administration, financial management, contracts, licensing responsibilities, employment practices, risk management, and contractor operations.
• Included Rental Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
  This residential code contains provisions for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses within its scope. Roofing candidates use it to review roof assemblies, coverings, weather protection, structural provisions, flashing, materials, and related residential requirements.
• Included Rental Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  This trade reference addresses roofing construction methods and estimating principles. It supports study involving terminology, roof measurements, material quantities, installation practices, project planning, and common roofing procedures.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations—29 CFR Part 1926, with Latest Available Amendments
  This OSHA construction-safety reference addresses requirements involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, material handling, jobsite hazards, and other safety responsibilities relevant to roofing work.
• Included Rental Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems
  This roofing-industry manual presents technical guidance and recognized practices for steep-slope roof systems, including roof coverings, underlayments, flashing, drainage, materials, assemblies, details, and installation considerations.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2021
  This building code provides requirements involving construction, structural conditions, roof assemblies, materials, weather protection, fire classifications, and other code provisions that may affect roofing projects.

The included rental books are highlighted and permanently tabbed before delivery. The books must be returned in similar condition within one year for the $500 deposit to be refunded.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following references are listed for the Mississippi Residential Roofer trade examination:

• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
• Code of Federal Regulations—29 CFR Part 1926, with Latest Available Amendments
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems
• International Building Code, 2021

The NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition is included for the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination.

Candidates should take only the books authorized for the examination scheduled that day. Approved materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed with permanent tabs. Loose papers, removable notes, and unauthorized attachments are not allowed.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive study plan should combine technical review, business-law preparation, practice questions, and repeated book-navigation exercises. Begin with the official content areas and connect each subject to the reference most likely to contain the answer.

Use the residential and building codes to review roofing provisions, definitions, tables, roof assemblies, structural conditions, weather protection, and material requirements. Use Roofing Construction and Estimating to strengthen practical knowledge involving measurements, quantities, construction methods, and estimating. Use the NRCA manual for steep-slope roofing systems and installation details. Use 29 CFR Part 1926 for construction-safety requirements.

Complete practice questions under timed conditions. When a question requires research, identify the likely reference before opening a book. This habit can reduce unnecessary searching. Review missed questions carefully and note whether the difficulty came from technical knowledge, calculation, interpretation, or slow navigation.

The one-year course access provides time to follow a steady schedule, revisit difficult topics, and repeat practice rather than relying on last-minute review. Candidates can use the highlighted sections and tabs as navigation tools while developing the knowledge needed to recognize and apply the correct information.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Mississippi Residential Roofer candidates through an organized combination of trade-focused review, business-law preparation, reference navigation, and practice-oriented study. The package removes the need to locate and prepare each book separately by providing a coordinated rental set that is already highlighted and permanently tabbed.

The course structure helps candidates study the major roofing subjects in manageable sections. Review can focus on roofing materials, installation of roof coverings, roof drainage, rooftop structures, safety, estimating, code provisions, and contractor business responsibilities.

Reference-navigation practice helps candidates become comfortable moving between large code books and technical manuals. By learning which book applies to each topic and where frequently tested information is located, students can approach an open-book examination with a more organized strategy.

The included Application Service adds support beyond exam study by helping candidates organize the contractor application process. The package does not guarantee an examination result or licensing approval, but it provides practical resources, structured preparation, and study tools designed around the Mississippi Residential Roofer licensing path.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Mississippi Residential Roofer Ultimate Package?

The package includes six highlighted and tabbed rental books, one year of course access, Residential Roofer trade exam preparation, Mississippi business and law preparation, and Application Service.

What is the total cost?

The package costs $1,345. A $500 refundable book deposit brings the total due to $1,845.

How is the $500 book deposit refunded?

The deposit is returned when the rental books are returned in similar condition within one year of the rental date.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included books are professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed for organized study and reference navigation.

How long does it take to receive the books?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate Package book orders.

Is the Mississippi Residential Roofer exam open book?

Yes. The examination is open book, and candidates may use the approved references subject to PSI testing-center rules.

How many questions are on the Residential Roofer exam?

The trade examination contains 60 questions, allows two hours, and requires a minimum score of 70 percent.

Does this package include Mississippi business and law preparation?

Yes. The package includes the NASCLA Mississippi 6th Edition guide and course preparation for the Law and Business Management examination.

How long is the course available?

The Ultimate Package includes 1 year of course access.

Does purchasing the package guarantee a license?

No. Licensing approval is determined by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Candidates must satisfy the applicable examination, application, experience, documentation, and licensing requirements.