North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

Prepare for the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination with a focused rental package that combines both exam-room-approved references with a self-study trade course. Each rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed to support organized preparation, faster reference navigation, and efficient use of the permitted materials during the open-book examination.

The North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor exam covers structural and architectural metal work, including steel joists and girders, steel decking, reinforcing steel, welding, bolting, metal roofing and siding, metal fencing, construction safety, contractor regulations, and lien requirements. Candidates need practical trade knowledge as well as the ability to locate exact safety and structural-bolting information within the approved references.

This package includes the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and the Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004. Both rental references are professionally highlighted and organized with permanent tabs to help students find important sections during preparation and exam-day reference searches.

The included self-study trade course provides a structured approach to the major examination subjects. Students can review metal erection practices, steel joists, girders, decks, reinforcing steel, welding, bolted connections, roofing, siding, fencing, OSHA Subpart R, and general construction safety. The package includes six months of course access, giving candidates time to work through the lessons and practice using the same books they plan to take into the examination room.

Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment. The package price is $440, plus a refundable $100 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $540. The $100 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

Exam Details

The North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates must receive examination eligibility through the licensing process before registering and scheduling a testing appointment.

• Classification: Specialty Contractor — Metal Erection
• Number of questions: 65
• Time allowed: 150 minutes
• Passing score: 70%
• Testing format: Computer-based examination
• Testing provider: PSI Services LLC

The examination content outline includes the following subject areas:

• Metal Roofing and Siding: 5 questions
• Reinforcing Steel: 8 questions
• Safety — OSHA Subpart R: 7 questions
• Safety — General: 6 questions
• Steel Decks: 7 questions
• Steel Joists and Girders: 15 questions
• Welding: 6 questions
• Bolting: 3 questions
• Laws and Regulations: 2 questions
• Liens: 1 question
• Metal Fencing: 5 questions

Steel joists and girders form the largest examination category. Candidates should study joist and girder identification, handling, erection sequencing, bridging, temporary stability, placement, connections, field modification concerns, and safe erection practices.

Safety accounts for thirteen questions when OSHA Subpart R and general safety are combined. Candidates should understand fall protection, hoisting, structural stability, access, personal protective equipment, controlled decking zones, connector activities, material handling, welding hazards, and other risks associated with steel erection.

Reinforcing steel and steel decks account for fifteen questions combined. Preparation should include reinforcing-bar placement concepts, supports, clearances, handling, deck types, attachment, openings, fastening, temporary loading, installation sequencing, and coordination with other structural work.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination is an open-book test. The two highlighted and tabbed rental references included in this package are approved for use inside the examination room.

The North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry supports questions involving OSHA Subpart R, structural steel erection, fall protection, hoisting, decking, connectors, personal protective equipment, welding and cutting, cranes, rigging, scaffolds, ladders, material handling, and general construction hazards.

The Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004 supports questions involving structural bolting, joint types, installation methods, inspection, bolt pretension, connected materials, faying surfaces, slip-critical connections, bearing-type connections, and related requirements.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Tabs must be permanent and firmly attached to the pages. Removable flags, temporary markers, and Post-it-style tabs are not accepted. Notes may not be written on the tabs.

Loose papers and attached supplemental materials are not permitted inside the references. Candidates may not write in the books during the examination session. The rental books must remain complete and in similar condition throughout the six-month rental period.

The 150-minute examination period provides an average of slightly more than two minutes per question. Candidates should avoid searching every answer from the beginning of a book. Effective preparation includes learning the major trade principles and practicing how to locate exact safety or bolting requirements when a reference search is necessary.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the Metal Erection classification. Confirm that the classification matches the field fabrication, erection, repair, alteration, and assembly work the business intends to perform.
2. Choose the appropriate license limitation. Select the limitation that fits the applicant’s financial qualifications and anticipated project values.
3. Identify the qualifier. Designate the individual whose accepted examination will support the requested Metal Erection classification.
4. Prepare the licensing application. Assemble the required business, ownership, qualifier, financial, and background information.
5. Submit the required materials. Complete the current application or examination-request process established by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
6. Receive examination eligibility. Approved candidates receive instructions for registering and scheduling the examination through PSI.
7. Begin the self-study course. Use the six-month access period to review the examination subjects and establish a consistent preparation schedule.
8. Practice with the rental references. Work with the highlighted and tabbed books regularly so their organization becomes familiar before test day.
9. Schedule and take the examination. Bring the required identification and both approved rental references in acceptable condition.
10. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examination satisfies the testing component, but the licensing board must complete its review before issuing the license.
11. Return all rental books. Return both books within six months in similar condition to qualify for the refundable $100 deposit.

Passing the examination does not independently authorize a person or company to perform licensed contracting work. The approved applicant or business entity must receive and maintain the applicable North Carolina contractor license.

State Requirements

The North Carolina Metal Erection specialty classification covers the field fabrication, erection, repair, and alteration of architectural and structural shapes, plates, tubing, pipe, and bars. The covered materials are not limited to steel or aluminum and may be used as structural members for buildings, equipment, and other structures.

The classification also covers the layout, assembly, and erection of metal products by welding, bolting, or riveting. Covered work includes curtain walls, tanks, hoppers, structural building members, towers, stairs, conveyor frames, cranes, crane runways, canopies, carports, guardrails, and signs.

Additional covered work includes steel scaffolding installed as a permanent structure, rigging, flagpoles, fences, steel and aluminum siding, bleachers, fire escapes, and seating for stadiums, arenas, and auditoriums.

North Carolina generally requires a general contractor license when a person or business bids on, contracts for, or undertakes covered construction work valued at $40,000 or more. The licensed entity must hold a classification appropriate for the work and a limitation appropriate for the project value.

The classification identifies the type of construction work the contractor may perform. The license limitation governs the monetary value of projects the contractor may undertake. Applicants should select both according to the company’s intended services, expected contract sizes, and financial qualifications.

The applicant must designate a qualifier whose accepted examination supports the Metal Erection classification. Passing the examination completes the testing portion of the licensing process, but the license is issued only after the board approves the complete application.

Reference Books

This package includes two professionally highlighted and tabbed rental references. Both books are approved for use inside the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination room. No additional study-only books are included with this rental package.

• Included Rental Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This reference contains construction safety requirements involving steel erection, OSHA Subpart R, fall protection, structural stability, hoisting, rigging, decking, welding, cutting, cranes, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, access, and material handling. The rental copy is professionally highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and exam-room navigation.
• Included Rental Book: Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004
  This technical reference addresses structural joints assembled with high-strength bolts. It supports preparation involving joint classification, bolt installation, pretension, inspection, connected parts, hole types, slip-critical joints, bearing-type joints, faying surfaces, and structural connection requirements. The rental copy is professionally highlighted and tabbed for efficient reference use.

Both references remain rental property. The complete two-book set must be returned within six months in similar condition for the $100 book deposit to be refundable.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following two highlighted and tabbed rental references are approved for use inside the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination room:

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  Use this reference for questions involving OSHA Subpart R, structural steel erection, fall protection, decking, connector safety, cranes, rigging, welding, cutting, personal protective equipment, access, and other construction-site requirements.
• Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004
  Use this reference for questions involving structural bolting, high-strength fasteners, joint types, pretensioning, inspection, connected materials, hole conditions, and installation requirements.

Candidates should practice with both references before test day. Highlighting and tabs provide a useful navigation system, but familiarity with each book’s organization is necessary for efficient use during a timed examination.

Test Information and Study Materials

The included self-study trade course provides 6 months of course access. It organizes the examination subjects into practical review areas and helps candidates combine trade knowledge with repeated reference-navigation practice.

Begin with steel joists and girders because this category accounts for fifteen questions. Review joist and girder components, identification, handling, placement, erection procedures, bridging, stability, connection points, loading restrictions, and field safety.

Safety preparation should include OSHA Subpart R and general construction safety. Study fall protection, connector activities, controlled decking zones, structural stability, hoisting operations, multiple-lift rigging, access, decking installation, personal protective equipment, and protection from falling objects.

Steel-deck preparation should include deck types, handling, placement, attachment, openings, temporary loading, fastening patterns, accessories, installation sequencing, and coordination with joists, girders, and other structural members.

Reinforcing-steel review should address bar identification, handling, storage, placement, supports, spacing, clearances, splices, tying, tolerances, and coordination with concrete construction. Candidates should understand practical field procedures even when the dedicated reinforcing-steel reference is not included in the rental package.

Welding preparation should include welding processes, electrodes, joint preparation, positions, symbols, defects, inspection concepts, cutting, fire prevention, ventilation, personal protection, and safe handling of equipment.

For bolting, use the approved structural-joint specification throughout the course. Practice locating requirements involving installation methods, pretension, inspection, joint classification, hole types, connected parts, and surface conditions.

Metal roofing, siding, and fencing should also be reviewed. Study panels, laps, fasteners, flashing, alignment, supports, expansion, weather protection, fence layouts, posts, rails, fabric, gates, and installation practices.

Timed practice should be part of the study routine. Read a practice question, identify the subject, decide whether the safety standards or bolting specification applies, locate the correct tab, and confirm the answer from the relevant provision.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. This package provides both approved examination references together with a self-study Metal Erection course.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books reduce the time required to create a reference-navigation system. Highlighting directs attention toward important safety provisions, structural-bolting requirements, definitions, procedures, and technical details. Permanent tabs create consistent access points for repeated practice.

The self-study course helps candidates review steel joists, girders, decking, reinforcing steel, welding, bolting, roofing, siding, fencing, OSHA Subpart R, and general safety. Students can move through the lessons at their own pace and revisit difficult subjects during the six-month access period.

The rental period allows candidates to prepare with the same books they plan to use during the examination. Regular practice can improve familiarity with the tabs, terminology, section organization, and location of frequently reviewed requirements.

No course or rental package guarantees a passing score, license approval, or a specific examination result. Performance depends on the candidate’s knowledge, experience, preparation, reference familiarity, and decisions during the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this rental package?

The package includes two professionally highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental books and a self-study trade course with 6 months of course access.

What is the total initial payment?

The package price is $440, plus a refundable $100 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $540.

How is the $100 deposit refunded?

The $100 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

How long can I keep the rental books?

The rental period is six months. Both books must be returned within that period to qualify for the deposit refund.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

Are both rental books approved for the examination room?

Yes. Both included references are approved for use inside the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination room.

Are the books already highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Both rental references are professionally highlighted and tabbed before shipment.

Does the course include live classes?

No. This package includes self-study trade-course preparation.

How long do the books take to prepare?

Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.

Does the package include additional study books?

No. This rental package includes the two exam-room-approved references and the self-study course. Additional trade references are not included.

Does the package include the contractor-license application?

No. Licensing applications, examination eligibility, registration, testing fees, scheduling, and license issuance are handled separately.

Does this rental package guarantee a passing score?

No. The package provides organized rental references and self-study support, but examination results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, preparation, experience, reference familiarity, and performance during the test.