North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor Ultimate Books Exam Room Approved + Course + Application Package

Prepare for the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination and licensing process with a complete Ultimate package that combines two exam-room-approved rental references, live and self-study trade-course preparation, and Application Service. This package provides an organized approach to studying the technical material, practicing open-book reference navigation, and completing the North Carolina contractor application process.

The North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination covers steel joists and girders, steel decks, reinforcing steel, welding, structural bolting, metal roofing and siding, metal fencing, OSHA Subpart R, general construction safety, contractor regulations, and liens. Candidates need practical trade knowledge and the ability to locate exact requirements in the approved safety and structural-bolting references.

This Ultimate package includes the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with the latest available amendments, and Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004. Both rental references are approved for use during the open-book North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination.

Each rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed. Highlighting directs attention to important steel-erection safety requirements, structural-bolting provisions, definitions, installation procedures, inspection requirements, tables, and technical information. Permanent tabs organize the references into practical sections, helping students develop a repeatable method for locating information during timed practice and on examination day.

The trade course combines live preparation with self-study access. Live instruction provides guided review of important examination subjects, reference-navigation methods, and test strategies. The self-study course allows students to continue preparing independently, revisit difficult lessons, and practice using the highlighted and tabbed books. This Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.

Application Service is included with the package. This service provides support with organizing and completing the North Carolina general contractor application process. Application acceptance, examination eligibility, and license issuance remain subject to the qualifications, requirements, and decisions of the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.

Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment. The package price is $865, plus a refundable $100 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $965. The $100 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within one year 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 complete the applicable application or examination-request process and receive examination eligibility 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 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 review joist and girder identification, receiving, handling, storage, erection sequencing, placement, bridging, temporary stability, connections, field modifications, loading restrictions, and safe erection procedures.

OSHA Subpart R and general safety account for thirteen questions combined. Preparation should include fall protection, connector activities, controlled decking zones, structural stability, hoisting operations, access, personal protective equipment, protection from falling objects, material handling, welding hazards, and equipment safety.

Reinforcing steel and steel decks account for fifteen questions combined. Candidates should understand reinforcing-bar handling, supports, spacing, placement, ties, clearances, splices, deck types, deck attachment, openings, temporary loading, installation sequencing, and coordination with structural framing.

The examination also covers welding, structural bolting, roofing, siding, metal fencing, contractor regulations, and liens. A complete study schedule should include every content category, even when a subject represents only a small number of questions.

Open Book Test

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

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

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

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Tabs must be permanent and firmly attached to the pages. Removable page 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. References must remain complete and securely bound. Candidates may not write in the books during the examination session.

The 150-minute testing period provides slightly more than two minutes per question. Candidates should understand the major trade principles before test day and use the approved references when a question requires an exact safety rule, bolting provision, definition, installation method, or inspection requirement.

Effective open-book preparation requires repeated reference practice. Students should learn which book applies to each topic, where the major sections are located, and how to move from a question to the relevant provision without searching through unrelated material.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the Metal Erection classification. Confirm that the classification matches the structural and architectural metal work the applicant or business plans to perform.
2. Choose the applicable license limitation. Select the limitation that corresponds with 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. Gather the required application information. Organize the business, ownership, qualifier, financial, and background information needed for the filing.
5. Use the included Application Service. Work through the North Carolina contractor application process with the support provided in this Ultimate package.
6. Submit the applicable materials. Complete the required filing with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
7. Receive examination eligibility. Eligible candidates receive instructions for registering and scheduling the examination through PSI.
8. Attend the live trade course. Use guided instruction to review steel erection, safety, welding, bolting, decks, joists, and exam strategies.
9. Continue with self-study preparation. Use the one-year course period to review lessons, practice reference navigation, and revisit difficult subjects.
10. Practice with the rental books. Become familiar with the highlighted provisions, permanent tabs, definitions, tables, and organization of both approved references.
11. Schedule and take the examination. Bring the required identification and both approved rental books in acceptable condition.
12. Complete any remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examination satisfies the testing component, but the licensing board must approve the complete application before issuing the license.
13. Return the rental books. Return both references within one year in similar condition to qualify for the refundable $100 deposit.

Passing the examination does not independently authorize an individual or business to perform licensed contracting work. The applicant or business entity must receive and maintain the applicable license from the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.

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 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 through 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 permanent steel scaffolding, rigging, flagpoles, fences, steel and aluminum siding, bleachers, fire escapes, and seating for stadiums, arenas, and auditoriums.

The classification determines the type of contracting work the licensed business may perform. The license limitation determines the monetary value of projects the contractor may undertake. Applicants should select both according to the company’s intended services, financial qualifications, and anticipated contract sizes.

The applicant must designate a qualifier whose accepted examination supports the Metal Erection classification. The qualifier demonstrates examination knowledge, while the contractor license is issued to the approved applicant or business entity.

Metal erection contractors must also follow applicable permits, inspections, workplace-safety standards, engineered plans, project specifications, welding procedures, connection requirements, and manufacturer instructions. A contractor license does not replace permits, inspections, engineering requirements, or other approvals that may apply to a particular project.

Reference Books

This Ultimate package includes two professionally highlighted and tabbed rental references. Both books are approved for use inside the North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination room.

• Included Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This rental reference contains construction safety requirements involving steel erection, OSHA Subpart R, fall protection, structural stability, hoisting, connectors, decking, cranes, rigging, ladders, scaffolds, welding, cutting, personal protective equipment, access, and material handling. Professional highlighting and permanent tabs help organize important sections for study and exam-room navigation.
• Included Book: Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004
  This rental reference covers structural joints assembled with high-strength bolts. Topics include joint classification, installation, pretension, inspection, connected parts, hole types, faying surfaces, slip-critical connections, bearing-type connections, and related structural-bolting requirements. Highlighting and permanent tabs help candidates locate technical provisions efficiently.

Both references remain rental property. They must be returned within one year in similar condition for the $100 rental-book deposit to be refundable.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following professionally 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 OSHA Subpart R, structural steel erection, fall protection, hoisting, decking, connector safety, cranes, rigging, welding, cutting, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, and general jobsite requirements.
• Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004
  Use this reference for high-strength structural bolts, joint types, installation methods, pretension, inspection, connected materials, holes, faying surfaces, slip-critical connections, and bearing-type connections.

Candidates should practice with both approved books throughout the course-access period. Highlighting and permanent tabs provide an organized navigation system, but repeated use is necessary to learn each book’s structure, terminology, tables, provisions, and subject locations.

Test Information and Study Materials

This Ultimate package combines live trade instruction with self-study preparation and provides 1 year of course access. The course structure supports guided learning, independent review, trade-focused practice, and repeated use of the approved references.

Begin with steel joists and girders because this is the largest examination category. Review identification, receiving, storage, handling, erection sequencing, bridging, placement, temporary stability, connections, field modifications, loading restrictions, and safe erection procedures.

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

Steel-deck study should address 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 include bar identification, handling, storage, supports, placement, spacing, clearances, ties, splices, tolerances, and coordination with concrete construction.

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

Structural-bolting study should focus on the approved specification. Practice locating requirements involving joint types, pretension, installation methods, inspection procedures, hole types, connected parts, and surface conditions.

Students should also review metal roofing, siding, and fencing. Study panel installation, laps, fasteners, flashing, alignment, supports, weather protection, fence layouts, posts, rails, fabric, gates, and common field practices.

Timed reference exercises should be included throughout preparation. Read a question, identify the subject, select the appropriate reference, locate the applicable tab, and confirm the answer from the relevant provision, definition, table, or installation requirement.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports candidates through organized study guidance, live trade instruction, self-study review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. This Ultimate package combines approved examination references, one-year course access, and Application Service in one organized option.

The live course provides guided attention to steel joists, girders, decks, reinforcing steel, welding, bolting, OSHA Subpart R, general safety, roofing, siding, and fencing. The self-study course allows students to reinforce that instruction and revisit difficult lessons throughout the one-year access period.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books reduce the work involved in building a reference-navigation system. Highlighting draws attention to important safety standards, structural-bolting provisions, technical definitions, procedures, and inspection requirements. Permanent tabs provide consistent access points for repeated practice.

Application Service provides support with organizing and completing the North Carolina contractor application process. It does not guarantee application acceptance, examination eligibility, license issuance, or state approval, but it gives candidates a more structured way to approach the filing process.

Preparing with the same approved books that will be used during the examination helps build familiarity with each reference. Regular practice can improve the ability to identify which book applies and where important information is located under timed conditions.

No course, rental-book package, or application service guarantees a passing score, licensing approval, or a specific examination result. Outcomes depend on the candidate’s knowledge, qualifications, preparation, practical experience, reference familiarity, and examination performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Ultimate package?

The package includes two highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental books, live trade instruction, self-study preparation, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

What is the total initial payment?

The package price is $865, plus a refundable $100 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $965.

How is the $100 deposit refunded?

The $100 deposit is refundable when both rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.

How long can I keep the rental books?

The rental period is one year. Both references must be returned within that period in similar condition to qualify for the deposit refund.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

Does the package include live and self-study preparation?

Yes. The package includes live Metal Erection Contractor course instruction and self-study course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package.

Does Application Service guarantee license approval?

No. The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors determines application acceptance, examination eligibility, and license issuance.

Are both books approved for the examination room?

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

Are the rental books already highlighted and tabbed?

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

Is the examination open book?

Yes. The North Carolina Metal Erection Contractor examination is open book, and candidates may use the approved references in accordance with the testing rules.

How long do the books take to prepare?

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

Does this Ultimate package guarantee a passing score?

No. The package provides organized references, live and self-study preparation, and application support, but results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, qualifications, preparation, experience, and examination performance.