North Carolina Roofing Contractor Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Prepare for the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination with a complete set of carefully organized reference materials. The North Carolina Roofing Contractor Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package includes the books identified for the roofing examination, along with additional study references used to build broader trade, estimating, and licensing knowledge.

Each book in this package is professionally highlighted and tabbed to make important information easier to locate. Strategic highlighting draws attention to frequently tested concepts, technical requirements, definitions, tables, formulas, and other useful material. Permanent tabs divide major subjects and help you move quickly between relevant sections while studying and during the open-book examination.

Effective open-book exam preparation requires more than simply owning the correct references. Candidates need to understand how the books are organized, recognize which reference covers each subject, and practice locating information under time pressure. A highlighted and tabbed package gives you a more structured starting point by reducing the time required to organize a large collection of technical publications.

This package addresses the varied knowledge areas associated with roofing work in North Carolina. The references cover occupational safety, building-code requirements, business and project management, administrative provisions, steep-slope systems, metal panel roofing, spray polyurethane foam systems, and membrane roofing. The package also includes two study references that are not permitted in the examination room but can support preparation outside the testing center.

Because this is a customized highlighted and tabbed trade book package, please allow an additional 15 business days for order preparation. This preparation period is in addition to the applicable shipping time.

What You Get

The highlighting and tabs are intended to support efficient studying and reference navigation. Candidates should still spend time reading the materials, learning the location of major subjects, and practicing how to retrieve answers from multiple books.

Exam Details

The North Carolina Roofing examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Eligibility to sit for the examination is determined by the Board.

• Examination: North Carolina Roofing
• Classification: Roofing
• Testing format: Computer-administered examination
• Number of scored questions: 60
• Time allowed: 120 minutes
• Required passing score: 70%
• Reference format: Open book using approved references

The examination may also contain a limited number of experimental questions. These questions are not scored. Candidates should manage their time based on the full testing session and answer every question presented.

The official content outline assigns questions across several roofing and contractor-related subjects. These areas include safety, roofing substrates, steep-slope roofing, roofing repairs, elastomeric roofing, built-up bituminous roofing, business and law, sheet metal and flashing, licensing, liens, and general building-code requirements.

Steep-slope roofing represents the largest portion of the published outline. However, candidates should not neglect the smaller categories. Licensing, liens, safety, flashing, code provisions, repairs, and business questions may make the difference between passing and falling below the required score.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Roofing examination is an open-book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing their approved references to the testing center. The testing provider does not supply your personal reference books.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Tabs must be permanent and must not be easily removable from the page. Removable flags and temporary note-style tabs are not permitted. No notes may be written on the tabs.

References may not contain handwritten notes, added papers, or unauthorized attachments. Candidates are not permitted to write in their references before or during the examination session. Approved printed code materials must be properly bound, and partial references are not accepted.

An open-book examination still requires thorough preparation. With 60 scored questions and 120 minutes, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes per scored question. That time includes reading the question, determining which reference applies, locating the information, evaluating the available answers, and recording a response.

Use the highlighted and tabbed books during every stage of preparation. Learn which reference addresses each examination topic, and practice moving between books without hesitation. Tabs are most effective when you recognize the terminology used in the question and know which section of the reference is likely to contain the answer.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the Roofing classification. Confirm that the Roofing classification matches the work your business intends to perform.
2. Submit the required request or license application. Complete the appropriate documentation required by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
3. Obtain examination eligibility. The Board reviews the submitted information and determines whether the candidate is eligible to test.
4. Receive the eligibility letter. Approved candidates receive examination registration and scheduling instructions.
5. Schedule the examination with PSI. Use the identification information provided through the eligibility process when arranging the appointment.
6. Prepare with the approved references. Study the examination topics, learn the books, and practice timed reference navigation.
7. Take the examination. Bring valid identification and only the references and materials permitted by the current testing rules.
8. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Follow the Board’s instructions concerning the application, examination results, financial requirements, qualifier information, and issuance of the license.

An examination pass is an important part of the process, but it does not by itself issue a contractor license. Applicants must satisfy all requirements established by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.

State Requirements

North Carolina general contractor licensing is administered by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. The Board determines applicant eligibility, classification approval, license limitation, qualifier requirements, and whether the submitted application is complete.

The Roofing classification covers the installation and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional structures when the work involves materials that create a watertight and weather-resistant surface. The classification includes roofing materials and related components such as shingles, wood shakes, clay tile, metal coverings, single-ply systems, built-up roofing, coatings, flashing, valleys, gravel stops, gutters, downspouts, and bituminous waterproofing.

North Carolina license limitations are connected to the size of projects a licensee may undertake. Applicants should select the appropriate limitation and follow the financial or bonding requirements associated with that limitation. Business entities must also provide the organizational information required by the Board and identify the individual who will serve as the qualifier.

Application requirements, forms, procedures, and Board rules may change. Applicants should follow the instructions issued with their current application and examination eligibility documents.

Reference Books

This package includes the following references:

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  Covers construction safety requirements relevant to roofing operations, including worker protection, fall hazards, access, equipment, personal protective measures, and jobsite practices.
• North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018
  Provides building-code requirements used for questions involving construction standards, materials, structural considerations, weather protection, and general code compliance.
• Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  Addresses contractor business practices, project management, contracts, risk, financial management, employment responsibilities, insurance, safety administration, and North Carolina-specific contractor topics.
• North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  Explains administrative provisions associated with the North Carolina building-code system, including permits, inspections, enforcement, responsibilities, and code administration.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems
  Covers steep-slope roofing materials, assemblies, design considerations, installation practices, details, drainage, flashing, underlayments, and system performance.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems
  Provides technical information for metal panel roofing and spray polyurethane foam roof systems, including materials, components, installation details, maintenance, and performance considerations.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems
  Covers membrane roofing assemblies, including common low-slope materials, insulation, substrates, attachment methods, flashing details, drainage, and system application.
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  A study reference covering roofing construction methods, materials, measurements, estimating principles, and practical calculations. This book is included for study but is not allowed in the examination room.
• Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina
  Provides licensing statutes and regulations governing general contracting in North Carolina. This publication is included as a study reference but is not allowed in the Roofing examination room.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following books in this package are approved for use in the North Carolina Roofing examination room:

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
• North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018
• Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
• North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems

Do not bring the following included study references into the examination room:

• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
• Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina

Testing-center personnel make the final determination concerning permitted materials. Before your appointment, inspect every reference and remove loose papers, temporary tabs, notes, inserts, and other prohibited materials.

Test Information and Study Materials

A successful study plan should combine technical review with repeated reference-book practice. Begin by matching each examination subject to its most relevant book. Safety questions will generally direct you toward the occupational safety standards. Code and administrative questions require familiarity with the two North Carolina code publications. Roofing-system questions are primarily supported by the appropriate NRCA manual.

Study steep-slope roofing carefully because it represents a substantial portion of the examination outline. Review substrates, underlayments, roof coverings, slopes, fastening, flashing, valleys, penetrations, drainage, ventilation considerations, and repair practices. Be able to distinguish between installation requirements for different roofing materials and roof configurations.

For low-slope topics, review membrane systems, elastomeric materials, built-up bituminous roofing, insulation, attachment, surfacing, drainage, edge conditions, penetrations, and flashing details. For metal and SPF systems, learn the terminology, components, preparation requirements, installation principles, and common performance concerns presented in the approved manual.

Do not limit preparation to installation procedures. The examination includes business and law, licensing, liens, safety, and general code requirements. These questions test whether a contractor understands the responsibilities associated with operating and managing roofing projects, not only the physical work performed on the roof.

Practice using the books under timed conditions. Read a question, identify its subject, choose the correct reference, locate the likely chapter, and confirm the answer from the text. Avoid relying entirely on memory when an answer can be verified in an approved reference.

Keep the books in a consistent order during study sessions so that the same arrangement feels natural on exam day. Become familiar with indexes, tables of contents, chapter introductions, definitions, tables, figures, and appendices. Highlighted sections and permanent tabs can speed up navigation, but strong familiarity with the publications remains essential.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps contractor candidates turn a large and technical reference list into a more organized preparation system. This highlighted and tabbed package is built to help you identify major subjects, locate important information, and become comfortable working with the books required for the North Carolina Roofing examination.

The package supports trade-focused review across roofing systems, workplace safety, code administration, business practices, licensing subjects, and project responsibilities. Instead of beginning with a stack of unorganized books, you receive references prepared for structured study and faster navigation.

Permanent tabs provide clear access points for major chapters and topics. Highlighting directs attention to material that deserves focused review. These features are especially useful when practicing open-book questions because they encourage you to connect exam terminology with the correct book and section.

1 Exam Prep emphasizes practice-oriented preparation. Candidates should use the package to work through roofing concepts, review contractor responsibilities, and build a repeatable method for locating answers. Consistent study and timed book-navigation practice can help reduce uncertainty and create greater confidence before the testing appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the North Carolina Roofing examination open book?

Yes. The North Carolina Roofing examination is open book. Only approved references that comply with the testing provider’s rules may be taken into the examination room.

How many questions are on the North Carolina Roofing examination?

The published examination outline lists 60 scored questions. A limited number of unscored experimental questions may also appear during the testing session.

How much time is allowed for the examination?

Candidates are allowed 120 minutes to complete the North Carolina Roofing examination.

What score is required to pass?

The published passing requirement is 70%.

Are all nine books in this package allowed in the exam room?

No. Seven references are approved for use in the Roofing examination room. Roofing Construction and Estimating and Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina are included for study purposes but are not permitted in the examination room.

Can highlighted and tabbed books be used during the test?

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Tabs must be permanent and may not contain written notes. Removable flags, loose papers, added notes, and unauthorized attachments are prohibited.

Does this package include the books already highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The package includes professional highlighting and permanent subject tabs to support study organization and faster reference navigation.

How long does preparation of the package take?

Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed trade book package orders. Shipping transit time is separate from the preparation period.

Does purchasing the package guarantee that I will pass the examination?

No study product can guarantee an examination result. The package is designed to support organized preparation, reference familiarity, technical review, and open-book navigation practice.

Does passing the examination automatically issue a North Carolina contractor license?

No. Passing the required examination does not automatically issue a license. Applicants must complete the application process and satisfy the requirements established by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.