{"product_id":"north-carolina-residential-contractor-ultimate-books-exam-room-approved-course-application-package","title":"North Carolina Residential Contractor Ultimate Books Exam Room Approved + Course + Application Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNorth Carolina Residential Contractor Ultimate Books Exam Room Approved + Course + Application Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the North Carolina Residential Contractor examination and licensing process with a complete Ultimate package that brings together four exam-room-approved rental books, live and self-study trade-course preparation, and Application Service. This package is designed for candidates who want an organized approach to residential construction exam preparation while also receiving support with the North Carolina contractor application process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Residential Contractor examination covers a broad range of residential construction subjects, including site work, foundations, concrete, masonry, carpentry, roofing, drywall, energy conservation, estimating, plan reading, workplace safety, contractor business law, licensing, wind and coastal construction, and erosion-control principles. Candidates must understand practical construction methods while also knowing how to locate exact information in the approved code, safety, business, and administrative references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ultimate package includes the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, the Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, the North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018, and the North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition. All four rental references are approved for use during the open-book North Carolina Residential Contractor examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed. Highlighting directs attention to important code requirements, safety standards, construction tables, definitions, business topics, licensing provisions, permit requirements, inspection procedures, and administrative rules. Permanent tabs organize the references into practical sections so students can develop a repeatable method for locating information during timed practice and on examination day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade course combines live instruction with self-study access. Live preparation provides guided review of important residential construction subjects, reference-navigation methods, and exam strategies. The self-study course allows students to continue preparing independently, revisit difficult lessons, and practice with the approved books throughout the access period. This Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication Service is included. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment. The package price is $1,215, plus a refundable $300 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,515. The $300 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with latest available amendments; Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition; North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018; and North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved:\u003c\/strong\u003e All four included rental references are approved for use during the North Carolina Residential Contractor examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlighted and Tabbed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every rental book is professionally highlighted and organized with permanent tabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Trade Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guided preparation covering residential construction subjects, approved-reference use, and exam strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Study Trade Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent course materials that can be reviewed throughout the access period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,215.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Book Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $300.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Initial Payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,515.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRental Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e All four rental books must be returned within one year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit Terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e The $300 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Residential Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates must complete the applicable licensing or examination-request process and receive examination eligibility before registering and scheduling a testing appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExamination:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Residential Contractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer-based examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI Services LLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination content outline includes the following areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite Work, Footings and Foundations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete and Concrete Reinforcement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasonry:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpentry:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Construction Trades, Including Energy Conservation and Drywall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoofing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimating, Plan Reading and General Residential Code Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOSHA Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing, Business and Law:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Construction Zones, Including Wind, Coastal, Erosion and Sedimentation Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimating, plan reading, and general residential code requirements form the largest examination category. Candidates should be able to interpret plans, identify dimensions and symbols, calculate material quantities, understand construction details, and locate applicable provisions within the Residential Code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite work, foundations, concrete, masonry, and carpentry also make up a large portion of the examination. Preparation should include grading, drainage, excavation, footings, foundation walls, slabs, reinforcement, masonry construction, floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, stairs, decks, openings, fasteners, and structural connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination also includes roofing, drywall, energy conservation, safety, business law, licensing, wind and coastal construction, and erosion-control principles. A balanced study plan is important because the Residential Contractor classification covers the complete construction of residential units rather than one isolated trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Residential Contractor examination is an open-book test. All four highlighted and tabbed rental references included in this Ultimate package are approved for use inside the examination room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry supports questions involving excavation, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, electrical hazards, material handling, housekeeping, concrete operations, and other residential jobsite safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management supports questions involving contractor licensing, business organization, contracts, estimating, financial management, project administration, insurance, risk management, liens, employment topics, and professional responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018 supports questions involving foundations, concrete, masonry, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, decks, structural systems, energy efficiency, exterior protection, and general residential construction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition supports questions involving permits, inspections, approvals, enforcement, code administration, responsibilities, and procedures connected with residential construction projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproved 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose papers and attached supplemental materials are not permitted. Printed code materials must be complete and securely bound. Partial code references are not accepted, and candidates may not write in the books during the examination session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 210-minute testing period provides an average of approximately two minutes and twenty seconds per question. Candidates should learn the primary construction concepts before test day and use the books when a question requires exact code language, a safety standard, a business rule, a table, a calculation method, or an administrative requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the Residential Contractor classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the classification matches the residential construction and demolition work the applicant or business plans to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the appropriate license limitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the limitation that corresponds with the applicant’s financial qualifications and anticipated project values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the qualifier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designate the individual whose accepted examination will support the requested Residential Contractor classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGather the required application information.\u003c\/strong\u003e Organize the ownership, business, qualifier, financial, and background information needed for the filing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the included Application Service.\u003c\/strong\u003e Work through the contractor application process with the support included in this Ultimate package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit the applicable materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the required filing with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination eligibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eligible candidates receive instructions for registering and scheduling the examination through PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttend the live trade course.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use guided instruction to review residential construction, business law, code topics, and exam strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinue with self-study preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the one-year course period to review lessons, complete practice activities, and revisit difficult subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice with the rental references.\u003c\/strong\u003e Become familiar with the highlighting, permanent tabs, tables, chapters, and organization of all four approved books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule and take the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring the required identification and approved references in acceptable condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete any remaining licensing requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e Passing the examination satisfies the testing component, but the board must approve the complete application before issuing the license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn the rental books.\u003c\/strong\u003e Return all four references within one year in similar condition to qualify for the refundable $300 deposit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassing the examination does not independently authorize an individual or business to perform licensed contracting work. The approved applicant or business entity must receive and maintain the applicable North Carolina general contractor license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Residential Contractor classification covers construction and demolition activity involving residential units that are required to comply with the residential building code adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification also covers site work, driveways, sidewalks, and water and wastewater systems that are ancillary to the covered residential structures and improvements. It includes work performed as part of those residential units under several specialty classifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered specialty work includes insulation, interior construction, masonry construction, roofing, swimming pools, and asbestos work when performed as part of the residential project. The classification also covers installation of solar panels on residential units that are required to comply with the residential building code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification determines the type of construction work the licensed contractor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Carolina requires a general contractor license when the total value of a covered construction project is $40,000 or more. The licensed entity must hold a classification appropriate for the work and a limitation appropriate for the value of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe applicant must designate a qualifier whose accepted examination supports the Residential Contractor classification. The qualifier demonstrates examination knowledge, while the contractor license is issued to the approved applicant or business entity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential contractors must also follow applicable permit, inspection, building-code, safety, environmental, and project-specific requirements. A contractor license does not replace permits, inspections, trade licenses, or other approvals that may apply to a particular residential project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ultimate package includes four professionally highlighted and tabbed rental references. All four books are approved for use inside the North Carolina Residential Contractor examination room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rental reference contains construction safety requirements involving excavation, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, electrical hazards, material handling, housekeeping, concrete work, and other residential jobsite concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rental reference covers contractor licensing, business organization, contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, insurance, risk, employment topics, liens, and professional responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rental code covers residential construction requirements involving site conditions, foundations, concrete, masonry, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, decks, structural systems, energy efficiency, exterior protection, and other residential building provisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rental reference addresses permits, inspections, approvals, code administration, enforcement procedures, responsibilities, and policies connected with residential construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four references remain rental property. The complete rental set must be returned within one year in similar condition for the $300 rental-book deposit to be refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Room Approved Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following professionally highlighted and tabbed rental references are approved for use inside the North Carolina Residential Contractor examination room:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this reference for jobsite safety, excavation, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, electrical hazards, and material handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this reference for contractor licensing, contracts, estimating, financial management, project administration, insurance, risk, liens, and business responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this code for foundations, concrete, masonry, framing, roofs, stairs, decks, structural systems, energy requirements, and general residential code provisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this reference for permits, inspections, approvals, enforcement procedures, and code administration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should practice with every approved reference 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, chapter arrangement, terminology, tables, and subject locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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, reference navigation, calculation practice, and continued access to important examination subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with estimating, plan reading, and general residential code requirements because this is the largest examination category. Practice reading plans, recognizing symbols, identifying dimensions, calculating quantities, interpreting details, and locating residential code provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview site work, footings, and foundations with attention to grading, drainage, excavation, soil conditions, footing dimensions, foundation walls, crawl spaces, slabs, moisture protection, anchorage, backfill, and site preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete, reinforcement, and masonry preparation should include materials, placement, curing, reinforcing steel, concrete masonry units, brick, mortar, grout, lintels, wall ties, flashing, foundations, and common installation practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpentry review should include floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, sheathing, headers, beams, joists, rafters, trusses, stairs, decks, openings, fasteners, connectors, and wood construction principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated-trade preparation should address insulation, drywall, energy conservation, roofing, moisture control, ventilation, and related residential construction requirements. Safety study should emphasize fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, electrical hazards, tools, personal protective equipment, and material handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness and law preparation should include licensing, contracts, estimating, financial management, project administration, insurance, risk, liens, and contractor responsibilities. Candidates should also review wind, coastal, erosion, and sedimentation-control concepts represented in the examination outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimed reference exercises should be included throughout preparation. Read a question, identify the subject, select the appropriate book, locate the relevant tab, and confirm the answer from the applicable section, table, diagram, or business provision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe live course provides guided attention to residential construction subjects, workplace safety, code requirements, estimating, plan reading, business law, and test strategies. The self-study course allows students to reinforce the instruction, revisit challenging lessons, and continue preparing throughout the one-year access period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books reduce the work involved in building a reference-navigation system. Highlighting draws attention to important code provisions, safety standards, business topics, tables, definitions, and administrative requirements. Permanent tabs provide consistent access points for repeated practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication Service provides support with organizing and completing the North Carolina contractor application. It does not guarantee application acceptance, examination eligibility, license issuance, or state approval, but it gives candidates a structured way to approach the filing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing with the same approved references that will be used during the examination helps build familiarity with each book’s organization. Regular practice can improve the ability to identify which reference applies and where important information is located.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included in the Ultimate package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes four highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental books, live trade instruction, self-study preparation, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is the total initial payment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is $1,215, plus a refundable $300 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow is the $300 deposit refunded?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe $300 deposit is refundable when all four rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long can I keep the rental books?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rental period is one year. The complete four-book set must be returned within that period in similar condition to qualify for the deposit refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long is the course available?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes 1 year of course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the package include live and self-study preparation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The package includes live Residential Contractor course instruction and self-study course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs Application Service included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes Application Service guarantee license approval?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors determines application acceptance, examination eligibility, and license issuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all four books approved for the examination room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All four included rental references are approved for use during the North Carolina Residential Contractor examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre the rental books already highlighted and tabbed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every rental reference is professionally highlighted and tabbed before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the examination open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The North Carolina Residential Contractor examination is open book, and candidates may use the approved references in accordance with the testing rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long do the books take to prepare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this Ultimate package guarantee a passing score?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46206232494137,"sku":null,"price":1515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/ULTIMATEEO.jpg?v=1784928790","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/north-carolina-residential-contractor-ultimate-books-exam-room-approved-course-application-package","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}