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

Prepare for the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination and licensing process with an all-in-one Ultimate package. This package combines seven exam-room-approved rental references, live and self-study trade-course preparation, and Application Service to provide a structured path from technical exam preparation through the contractor application process.

The North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination covers steep-slope roofing, roofing substrates, membrane systems, elastomeric roofing, built-up bituminous roofing, repairs, sheet metal, flashing, construction safety, business law, licensing, liens, and general building-code requirements. Candidates need practical roofing knowledge and the ability to locate exact requirements across several technical manuals, code books, safety standards, and contractor-business references.

This Ultimate package includes the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, the 2018 North Carolina Building Code, the Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, and three NRCA roofing manuals. The NRCA references address steep-slope roof systems, metal panel and spray polyurethane foam roof systems, and membrane roofing systems.

All seven rental books are professionally highlighted and tabbed. Highlighting directs attention to important definitions, roofing details, safety standards, installation requirements, code provisions, material considerations, business topics, tables, and administrative rules. Permanent tabs organize the references into practical sections so students can develop a repeatable navigation method before entering the testing center.

The trade course combines live preparation with self-study access. Live instruction provides guided review of major roofing subjects and exam-preparation methods. The self-study course allows students to continue reviewing the material, practice using the approved books, and revisit difficult subjects throughout the access period. This package includes 1 year of course access.

Application Service is included with the Ultimate package. This service provides support with organizing and completing the North Carolina contractor application process. Application acceptance, examination eligibility, and license issuance remain subject to the 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 $1,715, plus a refundable $700 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,415. The $700 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.

Exam Details

The North Carolina Roofing 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.

• Classification: Specialty Contractor — Roofing
• Number of questions: 60
• Time allowed: 120 minutes
• Passing score: 70%
• Testing format: Computer-based examination
• Testing provider: PSI Services LLC

The examination content outline includes the following subject areas:

• Safety: 5 questions
• Roofing — Substrate: 6 questions
• Roofing — Steep Slope: 18 questions
• Roofing Repairs: 4 questions
• Roofing — Elastomeric: 6 questions
• Roofing — Built-Up Bituminous: 6 questions
• Business and Law: 7 questions
• Sheet Metal and Flashing: 3 questions
• Licensing: 2 questions
• Liens: 1 question
• General Building Code Requirements: 2 questions

Steep-slope roofing is the largest examination category. Candidates should review asphalt shingles, wood shakes and shingles, tile systems, steep-slope metal roofing, underlayments, roof decks, ventilation, valleys, ridges, hips, penetrations, fastening, flashing, drainage, and weather-resistant installation practices.

Elastomeric and built-up bituminous systems account for twelve questions combined. Preparation should address membranes, substrates, insulation, attachment methods, seams, surfacing, flashings, penetrations, drainage, application procedures, compatibility, repair methods, and common system defects.

Business law, safety, roofing substrates, repairs, sheet metal, licensing, liens, and general code requirements complete the content outline. Candidates should include every category in their study schedule rather than concentrating only on the largest roofing section.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination is an open-book test. All seven 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 fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, material handling, tools, electrical hazards, access, housekeeping, hoisting, and other roofing-jobsite safety requirements.

The North Carolina Building Code supports questions involving roof assemblies, coverings, materials, weather protection, fire classifications, drainage, structural considerations, and general building requirements.

The Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management supports questions involving contractor licensing, business organization, contracts, estimating, project administration, financial management, insurance, risk, liens, and professional responsibilities.

The North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies supports questions involving permits, inspections, approvals, enforcement, code administration, responsibilities, and procedures connected with construction projects.

The three NRCA roofing manuals support trade questions involving steep-slope roofing, metal-panel systems, spray polyurethane foam roofing, membrane systems, substrates, insulation, flashings, details, attachment, surfacing, maintenance, and repairs.

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

The 120-minute testing period provides an average of two minutes per question. Candidates should understand the major roofing concepts before test day and use the books when a question requires exact code language, a safety rule, a table, a roofing detail, a business provision, or a material requirement.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the Roofing specialty classification. Confirm that the classification matches the roofing installation and repair 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 Roofing 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 included 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 roofing systems, safety, code requirements, business topics, and exam strategies.
9. Continue with self-study preparation. Use the one-year access period to review lessons, practice calculations, and revisit difficult roofing subjects.
10. Practice with the rental books. Become familiar with the highlighted provisions, permanent tabs, diagrams, tables, and organization of all seven approved references.
11. Schedule and take the examination. Bring the required identification and approved rental books in acceptable condition.
12. Complete any remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examination satisfies the testing component, but the board must approve the complete application before issuing the license.
13. Return the rental books. Return all seven references within one year in similar condition to qualify for the refundable $700 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 Roofing specialty classification covers the installation and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional structures when the materials form a watertight and weather-resistant surface.

The classification includes cedar, clay tile, composition shingles, metal coverings, wood shakes, single-ply systems, built-up roofing, protective and reflective roof coatings, deck coatings, sheet-metal valleys, flashings, gravel stops, gutters, downspouts, and bituminous waterproofing.

North 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 project value.

The classification determines the type of contracting work the 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 planned roofing services, financial qualifications, and anticipated contract sizes.

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

Roofing contractors must also follow applicable permits, inspections, building-code requirements, workplace-safety standards, manufacturer instructions, project specifications, and local requirements. A contractor license does not replace other approvals or inspections that may apply to a roofing project.

Reference Books

This Ultimate package includes seven professionally highlighted and tabbed rental references. All seven books are approved for use inside the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination room.

• Included Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This rental reference contains safety requirements involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, tools, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, material handling, hoisting, access, and other roofing-jobsite concerns.
• Included Book: North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018
  This rental code contains requirements involving roof assemblies, coverings, weather protection, materials, fire classification, drainage, structural considerations, and general building provisions.
• Included Book: Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  This rental reference covers licensing, business organization, contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, insurance, risk, employment topics, liens, and contractor responsibilities.
• Included Book: North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  This rental reference addresses permits, inspections, approvals, code administration, enforcement, construction responsibilities, and related administrative procedures.
• Included Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems
  This rental manual supports preparation involving asphalt shingles, wood roofing, tile, steep-slope metal systems, underlayments, roof decks, ventilation, fastening, flashing, drainage, details, and installation practices.
• Included Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems
  This rental manual covers metal-panel and spray polyurethane foam roof systems, including substrates, insulation, attachment, joints, flashing, coatings, application practices, details, and maintenance considerations.
• Included Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems
  This rental manual addresses membrane roof systems, including substrates, insulation, attachment, seams, flashings, surfacing, drainage, penetrations, repairs, and system details.

All seven references remain rental property. The complete rental set must be returned within one year in similar condition for the $700 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 Roofing Contractor examination room:

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  Use this reference for fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, electrical hazards, access, material handling, and general jobsite safety.
• North Carolina Building Code: Building Code 2018
  Use this code for roof assemblies, coverings, materials, weather protection, drainage, fire classifications, and general building requirements.
• Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  Use this reference for licensing, contracts, estimating, project administration, financial management, insurance, liens, and contractor responsibilities.
• North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  Use this reference for permits, inspections, approvals, enforcement procedures, and code administration.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems
  Use this manual for steep-slope materials, underlayments, roof decks, fastening, flashing, ventilation, drainage, and installation details.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems
  Use this manual for metal-panel and spray polyurethane foam roofing materials, attachment, application, flashing, coatings, and system details.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems
  Use this manual for membrane materials, substrates, insulation, attachment, seams, flashing, surfacing, drainage, repairs, and system details.

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, reference navigation, timed practice, and continued access to important examination subjects.

Begin with steep-slope roofing because it represents 18 of the 60 examination questions. Review slopes, roof decks, underlayments, asphalt shingles, shakes, tile, metal coverings, valleys, ridges, hips, eaves, penetrations, flashing, fastening, ventilation, and weather protection.

Roofing-substrate preparation should include deck condition, slope, drainage, insulation, vapor control, compatibility, fastening surfaces, moisture concerns, and the effect of substrate defects on roof-system performance.

For elastomeric and membrane systems, review materials, seams, attachment methods, adhesives, insulation, flashing, penetrations, drainage, surfacing, application practices, repairs, and compatibility. For built-up roofing, study plies, felts, bitumen, surfacing, flashings, application, and repair methods.

Safety study should emphasize fall protection, roof openings, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, weather exposure, material handling, access, housekeeping, and safe use of tools and equipment.

Business-law preparation should include licensing, contracts, estimating, financial management, project administration, insurance, risk, liens, and contractor responsibilities. Candidates should also practice locating applicable permit, inspection, and administrative requirements.

Timed reference exercises should be included throughout preparation. Read a question, identify the roofing system or administrative subject, select the appropriate book, locate the relevant tab, and confirm the answer from the applicable provision, table, diagram, or detail.

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 option.

The live course provides guided attention to major roofing systems, workplace safety, code requirements, business topics, and testing strategies. The self-study course allows students to reinforce the instruction, revisit challenging lessons, and continue preparing 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 roofing details, code provisions, safety standards, business topics, tables, and installation requirements. Permanent tabs provide consistent access points for repeated practice.

Application Service provides support with organizing and completing the 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.

Preparing 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 recognize which reference applies and where important subjects are located.

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 experience, knowledge, qualifications, preparation, reference familiarity, and performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Ultimate package?

The package includes seven 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 $1,715, plus a refundable $700 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,415.

How is the $700 deposit refunded?

The $700 deposit is refundable when all seven rental books are returned within one year in similar condition.

How long can I keep the rental books?

The rental period is one year. The complete seven-book set 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 Roofing 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 all seven books approved for the examination room?

Yes. All seven included rental references are approved for use during the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination.

Are the rental books already highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every rental reference is professionally highlighted and tabbed before shipment.

Is the examination open book?

Yes. The 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.