Mississippi Residential Roofer Contractor - Online Exam Prep Course

Prepare for the Mississippi Residential Roofer contractor examination with an online course designed around the trade knowledge, code navigation, safety standards, and roofing practices covered by the state exam. This course provides an organized study structure for candidates pursuing the Residential Roofer classification through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.

The Mississippi Residential Roofer Online Exam Prep Course focuses on the five primary examination areas: roofing materials, installation of roof coverings, roof drainage, rooftop structures, and safety. Lessons and practice-oriented review help students develop a stronger understanding of residential roofing work while becoming familiar with the reference books used for the open-book examination.

Residential roofing candidates must be able to do more than search through a code book. The exam may include questions based on approved references, general industry practices, and practical trade knowledge. Effective preparation requires an understanding of roofing terminology, materials, installation methods, drainage components, structural conditions, jobsite safety, and the organization of the approved books.

The course helps students divide a large amount of technical material into manageable study areas. Rather than reading every reference from beginning to end without direction, candidates can follow a trade-focused preparation plan built around the official examination outline and the subjects most relevant to residential roofing.

This product includes online exam preparation only. Reference books are not included with the course. Candidates are responsible for obtaining the approved editions needed for studying and examination-room use.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Residential Roofer examination is administered by PSI after the Mississippi State Board of Contractors approves the candidate’s eligibility to test. Applicants must submit the appropriate contractor licensing application before scheduling the examination.

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

The official examination content outline assigns the questions as follows:

• Materials: 18 questions covering roofing products, components, selection, characteristics, and related trade knowledge.
• Installation of Roof Coverings: 21 questions addressing installation practices, roofing-system requirements, and methods used on residential structures.
• Roof Drainage: 6 questions involving components and methods used to direct water away from residential roof systems.
• Rooftop Structures: 9 questions covering roof-related structures, assemblies, penetrations, and construction conditions.
• Safety: 6 questions addressing OSHA construction standards, common roofing hazards, and safe work practices.

Installation of roof coverings and roofing materials account for the largest portions of the exam. Candidates should give these areas substantial attention while still preparing thoroughly for drainage, rooftop structures, and safety.

The examination may contain questions developed from the approved references as well as questions based on general industry practices and trade knowledge. Students should learn how to locate information in the books while building enough subject knowledge to answer familiar questions without researching every item.

Mississippi residential contractor applicants are also required to complete a Law and Business Management examination unless the Board approves an applicable waiver or alternative pathway. This course focuses on the Residential Roofer trade examination. Business and law preparation is not included unless it is listed as part of a separate course or package.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi Residential Roofer examination is an open-book test. Candidates may bring the approved reference books into the examination center, subject to PSI’s current rules for reference materials.

Open-book testing requires a specific preparation strategy. Candidates have an average of approximately two minutes per question, so searching randomly through multiple books can use valuable testing time. Students should know which reference applies to each subject and how to use indexes, tables of contents, chapter headings, definitions, and code tables efficiently.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are permitted. Temporary tabs, removable notes, loose papers, and unauthorized attachments are not allowed. Candidates may not write in the references during the examination.

Code questions are based on the code editions listed for the exam. The approved code editions should be used for both preparation and testing. Using a different code edition can create conflicts in section numbering, requirements, exceptions, and tables.

A silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator may be used in the examination center. Candidates should review all current PSI rules before test day, including policies involving identification, personal items, calculators, books, tabs, highlighting, and testing-center conduct.

The course supports open-book preparation by helping students connect roofing subjects to the appropriate references. Repeated navigation exercises can make it easier to decide whether an answer is likely to be found in the residential code, building code, roofing and estimating book, NRCA manual, or OSHA standards.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the Residential Roofer classification. Review the classification scope and make sure it matches the residential roofing work the applicant intends to perform.
2. Complete the Mississippi residential contractor application. Provide the business, ownership, qualifying-party, experience, and classification information requested by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
3. Identify the qualifying party. The qualifying party is the individual who takes the examinations on behalf of the contractor applicant and is responsible for the relevant construction operations.
4. Submit the required supporting documents. Include the documentation applicable to the applicant’s business structure, insurance coverage, experience, references, and qualifying party.
5. Submit the application to the Board. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors reviews the application and notifies the applicant of missing or incomplete requirements.
6. Receive examination eligibility. After the Board processes the application, it notifies PSI that the candidate is eligible to test.
7. Wait for PSI confirmation. Candidates cannot schedule the examination until PSI sends the eligibility confirmation and registration instructions.
8. Prepare for the trade examination. Use the online course, approved references, exam outline, and practice-oriented study materials to review the required subjects.
9. Schedule and take the examination. Follow PSI’s current scheduling and testing-center procedures.
10. Complete all remaining requirements. Passing the examination does not automatically issue a contractor license. The application remains subject to final Board review and approval.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors regulates residential contractors and residential roofers. The 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.

Applicants must complete the Board’s residential licensing application before taking the required examinations. The application requests information about the applicant, business organization, requested classification, qualifying party, experience, insurance, tax identification, and supporting references.

A corporation or limited liability company must be registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and provide evidence of good standing. The legal business name on the contractor application must match the state registration information.

The applicant must provide current general liability insurance documentation. Additional insurance documentation may apply based on the number of employees and the applicant’s circumstances.

The qualifying party must have the appropriate relationship with the applicant and must complete the examinations assigned by the Board. Mississippi permits more than one qualifying party, allowing one person to qualify the company for the trade examination and another to complete the Law and Business Management examination when properly documented.

Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience in the requested classification and submit the supporting materials required by the residential application. Incomplete applications or missing documents can delay eligibility and Board review.

Reciprocity or another approved recognition process may allow an eligible applicant to request a waiver of a corresponding trade examination. A waiver is not automatic and does not remove the remaining application, documentation, business and law, or licensing requirements unless the Board specifically determines otherwise.

Reference Books

The following references support preparation for the Mississippi Residential Roofer trade examination. Books are not included with this online course.

• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
  This residential construction code contains provisions for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses within its scope. Candidates can use it to review roof assemblies, coverings, underlayments, flashing, weather protection, materials, structural requirements, definitions, and code tables.
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  This trade reference covers roofing construction methods and estimating principles. It supports preparation involving roof measurements, quantities, material planning, installation practices, roofing terminology, calculations, and practical estimating concepts.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendments
  This federal construction-safety reference contains OSHA requirements relevant to roofing operations. Candidates can review fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, material handling, hazard control, and other jobsite safety responsibilities.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
  This roofing-industry manual provides technical guidance for steep-slope roofing systems. It supports review of roof coverings, underlayments, flashings, valleys, penetrations, drainage, materials, assemblies, roof decks, and installation details.
• International Building Code, 2021
  This building code contains requirements involving roof assemblies, materials, structural conditions, weather protection, and fire classifications. It helps candidates review broader construction provisions that may affect roofing systems.

Students should use the listed code editions because code questions are based on those editions. For non-code references, the testing bulletin may address the use of earlier or later editions, but differences between editions can affect wording, page locations, illustrations, and technical information.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following references are approved for use during the Mississippi Residential Roofer 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 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendments
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
• International Building Code, 2021

Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center. The online course does not include printed books.

References should be prepared before test day. Permitted highlighting, underlining, and permanent tabs can support faster navigation, but candidates should avoid adding loose papers, removable notes, or other materials prohibited by PSI.

Students should practice with the same books they plan to take into the examination. Familiarity with a particular reference set can help reduce confusion caused by different layouts, indexes, page numbers, or tab locations.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive study plan should begin with the official content outline. Because materials and installation of roof coverings represent 39 of the 60 questions, these areas deserve substantial study time. Candidates should also schedule dedicated sessions for drainage, rooftop structures, and safety.

Use the International Residential Code to review roof-covering requirements, roof assemblies, underlayment, flashing, weather protection, materials, and structural provisions. Practice locating information through both the table of contents and index.

Use Roofing Construction and Estimating to develop practical knowledge involving measurements, material quantities, roofing methods, terminology, and calculations. Work through the process behind each calculation instead of memorizing answers without understanding the method.

Use the NRCA Roofing Manual to study steep-slope systems in greater technical detail. Review the relationships between coverings, decks, underlayments, flashings, valleys, drainage components, penetrations, and installation conditions.

Use 29 CFR Part 1926 to prepare for the safety portion. Roofing work involves significant fall, ladder, scaffold, equipment, and material-handling risks. Candidates should understand the safety principles and know how to locate the applicable OSHA provisions.

Use the International Building Code to review broader roof-assembly and construction requirements. Compare related subjects in the building and residential codes so you can recognize which reference is likely to apply to a question.

Complete practice questions under timed conditions. With two hours for 60 questions, students should avoid spending too long on one difficult item. Answer familiar questions first, mark questions that require research, and return to them after completing the initial pass.

Review every incorrect answer. Determine whether the problem involved limited trade knowledge, using the wrong reference, overlooking an exception, misreading a table, or taking too long to locate the information. This review process helps turn practice questions into meaningful preparation.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Mississippi Residential Roofer candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and reference-navigation training. The course helps students approach the examination through a structured plan instead of studying five technical references without direction.

Lessons focus on the major trade subjects identified in the exam outline. Students can review roofing materials, roof-covering installation, drainage, rooftop structures, construction safety, code requirements, and estimating concepts in manageable sections.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply what they learn. Working through questions can reveal weak areas, improve reading accuracy, and strengthen the ability to identify the correct reference for a particular subject.

Reference-navigation guidance is especially useful for an open-book examination. Students can practice using indexes, tables of contents, definitions, chapter layouts, permanent tabs, and code tables while learning how the approved books relate to the exam subjects.

The course also supports confidence-building study habits. Consistent review, timed practice, and repeated book navigation can help candidates approach test day with a clearer strategy and greater familiarity with the material.

No exam-preparation course can guarantee a passing score, testing eligibility, or contractor license. Results depend on the candidate’s study effort, trade knowledge, application status, and examination performance.

FAQ Section

What does the Mississippi Residential Roofer course cover?

The course covers roofing materials, installation of roof coverings, roof drainage, rooftop structures, safety, code navigation, estimating concepts, steep-slope roofing systems, and open-book test preparation.

How many questions are on the Residential Roofer exam?

The examination contains 60 questions. Candidates receive two hours and must earn a minimum score of 70 percent.

Is the Mississippi Residential Roofer exam open book?

Yes. Candidates may use the approved reference books during the examination, subject to PSI’s current testing rules.

Are the reference books included with the course?

No. This product includes online exam preparation only. Candidates must obtain the approved books separately.

Can I highlight and tab my books?

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are permitted, while temporary tabs and removable notes are not allowed.

Does the course include Mississippi business and law preparation?

No. This course focuses on the Residential Roofer trade exam. Business and law preparation is available through separately listed products and packages.

Do I need approval before scheduling the examination?

Yes. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors must establish your eligibility before PSI will allow you to schedule the exam.

What is the scope of the Residential Roofer classification?

The classification covers installation, repair, or improvement to residential rooftop structures, including roof coverings and roof drainage. The holder is limited to residential roofing work.

Can the online course guarantee that I will pass?

No. The course provides organized preparation and study support, but exam results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, preparation, and performance.

Do I receive a contractor license after completing the course?

No. Course completion does not issue a license. Applicants must complete the state application process, pass the required examinations, satisfy all applicable requirements, and receive approval from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.