Nevada Roofing and Siding Contractor (C-15) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Prepare for the Nevada Roofing and Siding Contractor (C-15) examination with a highlighted and tabbed book package designed to support organized study, trade-focused review, and efficient reference navigation. This package includes the International Building Code, 2018, multiple NRCA roofing references, OSHA construction safety material, an ASTM siding standard, roofing estimating guidance, carpentry material, and photovoltaic roofing guidance.

The Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding examination is an open-book test. The International Building Code, 2018 is the exam-room-approved reference included in this package. The remaining roofing, siding, safety, estimating, carpentry, and photovoltaic references are included for study but are not allowed into the trade examination room.

All books included in this package are highlighted and tabbed. This format is designed to make repeated study more organized and help candidates move more efficiently between important subjects, chapters, tables, installation concepts, and technical reference sections. Highlighting and tabs can also make it easier to return to commonly reviewed material during exam preparation.

The Nevada C-15 trade examination contains 60 questions, allows 2 hours for completion, and requires 45 correct answers to pass. Examination subjects include Safety, Roofing Substrates, Steep Roofing, Roofing Repairs, Elastomeric Roofing, Built-up Bituminous Roofing, Sheet Metal and Flashing, Siding, and Photovoltaic Systems.

The Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding classification combines roofing and siding work, requiring candidates to understand both roof assemblies and exterior wall weatherproofing. Preparation should include steep-slope roofing, low-slope roofing systems, membranes, sheet metal, flashing, substrates, siding, soffit installation, safety, estimating, roof framing, and photovoltaic roof-related considerations.

This package gives candidates a broad set of highlighted and tabbed references that support preparation across the major C-15 subject areas. The exam-room-approved IBC can be used for code-navigation practice, while the study-only references help strengthen technical knowledge that candidates should be able to recall independently during the examination.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

What You Get

• International Building Code, 2018 — highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference supporting roofing, exterior wall, construction material, and building-code requirements.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025 — highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting steep-slope roofing systems, coverings, components, and installation practices.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024 — highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting metal panel and spray polyurethane foam roofing systems.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems — highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting membrane and low-slope roof systems.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) — highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting construction and roofing safety preparation.
• Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit - ASTM D 4756 — highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting PVC siding and soffit installation concepts.
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995 — highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting roof geometry, measurements, materials, quantities, and estimating.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 — highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting framing, sheathing, substrates, wall construction, and general carpentry fundamentals.
• NRCA Guidelines for Roof Systems with Rooftop Photovoltaic Components, 2018 — highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting roofing considerations involving rooftop photovoltaic components.

Exam Details

The Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding Contractor examination contains 60 questions. Candidates are allowed 2 hours to complete the exam and must answer 45 questions correctly to pass.

The examination covers the following major subject areas:

• Safety
• Roofing Substrates
• Steep Roofing
• Roofing Repairs
• Elastomeric Roofing
• Built-up Bituminous Roofing
• Sheet Metal and Flashing
• Siding
• Photovoltaic Systems

Steep Roofing is a major part of the exam. Candidates should understand steep-slope roof coverings, underlayments, fastening, roof decks, slopes, valleys, flashings, edges, drainage, and common installation practices.

Roofing Substrates should include sheathing, structural support, surface preparation, moisture conditions, attachment, deterioration, and compatibility between the substrate and the roof system installed above it.

Siding is an important subject unique to the broader C-15 classification. Candidates should understand siding materials, exterior wall weatherproofing, fastening, soffits, expansion and contraction, flashing, openings, transitions, and the relationship between siding and the building envelope.

Elastomeric Roofing and Built-up Bituminous Roofing require candidates to understand low-slope system components, materials, membranes, surfacing, seams, attachment, flashing, penetrations, drainage, and repair conditions.

Safety, roofing repairs, sheet metal and flashing, and photovoltaic-related subjects should also be included in a balanced study plan because the C-15 examination moves across multiple roofing and siding disciplines.

Open Book Test

The Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding Contractor examination is an open-book test.

The highlighted and tabbed reference included in this package that is allowed into the trade examination is:

• International Building Code, 2018

The following highlighted and tabbed references are included for study but are not allowed into the trade examination room:

• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit - ASTM D 4756
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
• NRCA Guidelines for Roof Systems with Rooftop Photovoltaic Components, 2018

Because only the International Building Code is available from this package during the trade exam, candidates should use the remaining references to build retained trade knowledge. The study books should strengthen understanding of roofing and siding systems so candidates are not dependent on open-book searching for every question.

With 60 questions in two hours, candidates have about two minutes per question on average. Efficient code navigation is therefore important. Candidates should identify the subject of a question first, then move directly to the appropriate IBC chapter, section, definition, or table.

The highlighted and tabbed format can support faster navigation, but candidates should still learn how the IBC is organized. Use the table of contents, index, definitions, chapter structure, and cross-references throughout preparation.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the C-15 classification. Make sure Roofing and Siding matches the type of contracting work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. The application must identify the person responsible for satisfying the applicable trade qualification requirements.
3. Prepare qualifying experience information. Organize the work-history documentation required for the C-15 classification.
4. Submit the Nevada contractor license application. Complete the applicable application and supporting documentation.
5. Receive examination eligibility. After the application and qualification information are reviewed, the qualifying individual can proceed with the required examinations.
6. Prepare for the C-15 trade examination. Study roofing systems, siding, substrates, safety, repairs, flashing, estimating, and photovoltaic roof-related subjects.
7. Practice IBC navigation. Use the highlighted and tabbed International Building Code, 2018 throughout preparation.
8. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Contractor applicants must satisfy the applicable business and law requirement unless an authorized waiver applies.
9. Complete the required examinations. Take the applicable trade and business examinations.
10. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Finish the other applicable requirements associated with contractor license issuance.

State Requirements

Nevada recognizes C-15 Roofing and Siding as a specialty contractor classification. The classification encompasses roofing and siding work and includes the work authorized under its applicable subclassifications.

The roofing portion includes installation, application, alteration, and repair of watertight and weatherproof materials used on roofs. Roofing systems can include a variety of coverings and materials used to protect buildings from weather.

The siding portion covers installation, alteration, and repair of siding used to make exterior walls watertight and weatherproof. Candidates should understand how siding integrates with sheathing, openings, soffits, flashing, trim, and other exterior wall components.

The broader C-15 classification also encompasses related insulation and waterproofing work authorized under its subclassifications. Candidates should therefore understand the building envelope as a complete weather-protection system rather than treating roofs and exterior walls as unrelated components.

The C-15 trade examination is one part of Nevada contractor licensing. Applicants must also satisfy applicable qualification, application, business and law, financial, and other licensing requirements before a contractor license is issued.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference supports preparation involving roof coverings, exterior walls, construction materials, structural conditions, fire classification, rooftop requirements, definitions, tables, and other building-code topics relevant to roofing and siding.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
  This highlighted and tabbed study-only reference supports steep-slope roofing preparation involving coverings, components, flashing, underlayments, materials, and installation practices.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
  This highlighted and tabbed study-only reference supports metal panel roofing and spray polyurethane foam roofing systems, materials, components, installation concepts, and maintenance considerations.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems
  This highlighted and tabbed study-only reference supports membrane and low-slope roof systems, including materials, components, seams, flashing, installation, maintenance, and repair concepts.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This highlighted and tabbed study-only reference supports preparation involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, and construction safety.
• Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit - ASTM D 4756
  This highlighted and tabbed study-only reference supports preparation involving PVC siding and soffit installation, fastening, placement, expansion considerations, and exterior weatherproofing.
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  This highlighted and tabbed study-only reference supports roof geometry, measurements, quantities, materials, estimating, and practical roofing construction concepts.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  This highlighted and tabbed study-only reference supports roof framing, wall construction, sheathing, substrates, structural components, and carpentry concepts relevant to roofing and siding.
• NRCA Guidelines for Roof Systems with Rooftop Photovoltaic Components, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed study-only reference supports preparation involving the interaction between roof systems and rooftop photovoltaic components.

Exam Room Approved Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed reference is the exam-room-approved book included with the Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding Contractor Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package. Candidates should use it regularly during preparation to build familiarity with roofing, exterior wall, structural, and building-envelope provisions.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong C-15 preparation plan should begin with Steep Roofing. Review roof coverings, underlayments, fastening, roof decks, valleys, flashing, slopes, penetrations, drainage, and roof edges.

Roofing Substrates should include sheathing, structural support, moisture, deterioration, attachment, surface preparation, and compatibility with the finished roofing system.

Siding should receive dedicated study time. Candidates should understand siding materials, soffits, fastening, expansion and contraction, openings, flashing, exterior wall weatherproofing, and moisture-management concepts.

The highlighted and tabbed ASTM D 4756 reference can help candidates study PVC siding and soffit installation practices. Use it to reinforce technical knowledge before transitioning to practice without the book.

Built-up Bituminous Roofing should include low-slope system components, bituminous materials, surfacing, flashing, attachment, and repair concepts.

Elastomeric Roofing should include membrane materials, seams, penetrations, flashing, roof edges, drainage, attachment, and repair conditions.

Metal Panel and SPF Roofing should be reviewed as distinct system types. Candidates should understand their materials, installation methods, joints, coatings, insulation relationships, and maintenance considerations.

Roofing Repairs should be studied as a diagnostic subject. Candidates should understand common leak sources, deteriorated roofing materials, failed flashing, membrane damage, substrate issues, and how different symptoms can point to different causes.

Sheet Metal and Flashing supports both roofing and siding. Review valleys, roof-to-wall intersections, penetrations, windows, doors, curbs, edges, and transitions where water must be directed away from vulnerable building-envelope areas.

Safety should include fall hazards, access, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, and material handling. Because OSHA is not available during the trade exam, candidates should build retained knowledge rather than relying on last-minute lookup.

The International Building Code, 2018 should be used throughout preparation. Practice navigating to roofing, exterior-wall, construction-material, and structural provisions using the table of contents and index.

The highlighted and tabbed IBC can support efficient review, but candidates should still learn why specific sections apply. The goal is to understand the organization of the code rather than simply memorizing tab locations.

Definitions should receive regular attention because building-code terminology can affect how roofing and siding questions are interpreted. Review key terms and their relationship to specific code requirements.

When using the IBC, read enough surrounding material to understand the complete requirement. Exceptions, tables, subsections, and cross-references may affect how a provision applies.

Roofing Construction and Estimating can support preparation involving roof geometry, measurements, material quantities, and estimating. Candidates should become comfortable with practical relationships among roof size, slope, materials, and quantities.

Carpentry and Building Construction supports knowledge of roof framing, wall construction, sheathing, structural components, and substrates. These topics help candidates understand the building systems that roofing and siding attach to.

The photovoltaic guideline can help candidates understand how rooftop photovoltaic components interact with roof coverings, flashing, weatherproofing, and roof-system performance.

Because most references in this package are not allowed into the exam, gradually move from book-supported study to active recall. Review a topic, close the book, and answer practice questions without immediately looking for the answer.

For the IBC, use timed code-navigation drills instead. Choose a roofing or siding topic, identify the likely section, find the applicable provision, and repeat until navigation becomes more efficient.

Mixed practice should combine roofing and siding subjects. The C-15 exam can move quickly from steep roofing to siding, safety, membranes, flashing, estimating, substrates, or photovoltaic topics.

Time management should be included in every practice session. With 60 questions in two hours, candidates should avoid spending too long on one difficult lookup while easier questions remain unanswered.

A balanced preparation strategy combines technical study, active recall, timed IBC navigation, and mixed practice questions.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure.

This Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package brings together the International Building Code and technical references covering steep-slope roofing, membrane systems, metal and SPF roofing, siding, safety, estimating, carpentry, and rooftop photovoltaic considerations.

The highlighted and tabbed format can make repeated review more organized and help candidates return to major topics efficiently. For the International Building Code, repeated navigation can build familiarity with roofing, exterior-wall, structural, and building-envelope provisions.

The study-only references provide technical depth for subjects candidates should understand without depending on the books during the trade examination. This includes roofing systems, siding installation, safety, estimating, substrate conditions, and photovoltaic roof considerations.

Practice-oriented preparation can help identify whether a missed question comes from weak roofing knowledge, limited siding familiarity, slow IBC navigation, safety gaps, estimating difficulty, or confusion about flashing and substrate conditions.

The goal is to help candidates approach the Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding Contractor examination with stronger trade knowledge, better understanding of the building envelope, improved code-navigation skills, and an organized study routine without guaranteeing a passing score or licensing approval.

How many questions are on the Nevada C-15 exam?

The Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding Contractor examination contains 60 questions.

How much time is allowed for the C-15 examination?

Candidates are allowed 2 hours to complete the examination.

How many correct answers are required to pass?

Candidates must answer 45 questions correctly to pass the Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding examination.

Is the Nevada C-15 exam open book?

Yes. The Nevada C-15 Roofing and Siding Contractor examination is an open-book test.

Which book is allowed into the Nevada C-15 exam?

The International Building Code, 2018 is the exam-room-approved reference included in this package.

Are all books in this package highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The books included in this package are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and reference navigation.

Are the NRCA Roofing Manuals allowed into the exam?

No. The NRCA Roofing Manuals included in this package are study-only references and are not allowed into the C-15 trade examination.

Is the ASTM siding standard allowed into the exam?

No. The ASTM siding and soffit reference is included for study but is not allowed into the trade examination.

Is OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 allowed into the exam?

No. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 is included as a highlighted and tabbed study reference but is not allowed into the trade examination.

Does the C-15 exam include siding?

Yes. Siding is an examination subject and is a major distinction between the C-15 Roofing and Siding classification and the C-15A Roofing subclassification.

Does the exam include low-slope roofing?

Yes. Built-up Bituminous Roofing and Elastomeric Roofing are included among the examination subjects.

Does the exam include photovoltaic systems?

Yes. Candidates should prepare for photovoltaic-related roofing topics.

Why use highlighted and tabbed roofing and siding books?

Highlighting and tabs can help candidates organize major trade topics and return to important reference material more efficiently throughout preparation.

Should I still practice using the International Building Code?

Yes. Highlighting and tabs support navigation, but candidates should still practice locating roofing, exterior-wall, structural, and related building-code provisions under timed conditions.

How long should I allow for this package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass the Nevada C-15 exam?

No. This package provides highlighted and tabbed exam and study references designed to support organized preparation. Examination results depend on each candidate's experience, roofing and siding knowledge, study, reference-navigation skills, and performance on test day.