Ohio Home Improvement Contractor (ICC - 767_OH_GC) Exam Books & Course Rental

Ohio Home Improvement Contractor (ICC - 767_OH_GC) Exam Books & Course Rental (International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021)

This package is designed for candidates preparing for the Ohio Home Improvement Contractor exam (ICC exam ID 767) who want both guided online study support and ready-to-use, highlighted and tabbed code books to practice open-book testing the way it’s actually done on exam day. Instead of spending your first weeks figuring out how the references are organized, you can start building navigation speed right away—finding answers efficiently, recognizing where common topics live, and learning how to confirm details in the code without getting stuck flipping pages.

If you’ve worked in remodeling and home improvement for years, you already know the craft. The exam, however, checks something different: whether you can prove your decisions by locating the controlling requirement in the approved references under a time limit. This rental package focuses on the habits that make open-book exams manageable: code “chapter mapping,” index drills, table lookups, and repeatable question-solving steps that keep you moving confidently from one question to the next.

Package pricing: $540 package price + $100 refundable deposit = $640 total

• Total due today: $640
• Refundable deposit: $100 (refunded according to the rental return terms)
• Course access: 6 months
• Books: highlighted and tabbed for faster navigation

This is a books + course rental option for candidates who prefer to study with physical references in front of them while they work through structured review. You’ll build practical skills you can carry into real projects too—because being able to locate and interpret residential code language accurately helps with planning, estimating, inspections, and avoiding expensive rework.

What you get in this rental package:

• 6 months of online course access to support your exam prep schedule
• Highlighted and tabbed books to reduce search time and support consistent reference navigation practice
• Study structure aligned to the exam’s major content areas (so you don’t waste weeks on low-weight topics)
• Open-book test strategy focused on speed, accuracy, and confirming answers directly in the reference

How to use this package effectively: Treat your references like tools, not textbooks. The goal isn’t to memorize every line. The goal is to know where to look, how to read code language precisely, and how to use the index, tables, and exceptions without losing time. This rental package supports that approach from day one.

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders

Exam Details

The ICC Ohio Contractor/Trades bulletin for Columbus, Ohio lists the following exam outline for the 767 Ohio Home Improvement Contractor exam:

• Number of questions: 60 multiple-choice questions
• Time limit: 2.5 hours
• Exam delivery: Pearson VUE computer-based testing is listed for this exam
• Remote proctoring: PRONTO is listed as N/A for this exam in the bulletin outline

The bulletin outline also lists the content areas and weightings. Your preparation should match these percentages so your study time reflects what you’ll see on the exam:

• Framing: 55%
• Footings/Foundations: 12%
• Masonry/Fireplaces: 10%
• Egress: 7%
• Administration: 5%
• Roofing: 5%
• Decks/Guards: 3%
• Fire: 3%

What that means for your study plan: You should spend most of your time building speed and accuracy in the areas that dominate the exam—especially framing—while still reviewing foundations, masonry/fireplaces, and egress. Lower-weight topics matter too, but not at the expense of the high-weight areas that drive your overall score.

Open Book Test

The ICC bulletin outline indicates the 767 Ohio Home Improvement Contractor exam is open book. Open book is not a shortcut—it’s a skills test. You’re expected to use the references efficiently under time pressure, which usually comes down to three things:

• Navigation speed: knowing where topics live (chapters, sections, tables, index terms)
• Code reading accuracy: spotting conditions, exceptions, and definitions that change the outcome
• Decision discipline: confirming the rule in the book instead of relying on habit or “how we’ve always done it”

This is exactly why highlighted and tabbed references can be useful for study. They support consistent lookups while you practice timed questions and build muscle memory around the reference layout. The goal is to reduce wasted minutes so you can spend your time answering, not searching.

Open-book prep habits you’ll practice with this rental package:

• Index drills: using the index first (not guessing) to locate the controlling section
• Chapter mapping: building a mental “map” of framing, foundations, roofing, decks/guards, and egress locations
• Exception checks: training yourself to look for exceptions and special conditions before finalizing an answer
• Table confidence: getting comfortable with tables that summarize technical requirements

Licensing Steps

Licensing and registration requirements for home improvement contractors in Ohio can be handled at the local level depending on the jurisdiction. A common path (for jurisdictions that use the ICC exam program) looks like this:

1. Identify the correct license category you need (for example, a general home improvement contractor license versus a limited specialty license, if applicable to your jurisdiction).
2. Confirm eligibility requirements (experience, documentation, and any prerequisites) with the jurisdiction that issues your license.
3. Prepare for the required exam by studying the tested content areas and practicing reference navigation under timed conditions.
4. Schedule and take the exam using the approved testing method for that program (often Pearson VUE for ICC Contractor/Trades exams).
5. Submit your application and required documents to the licensing authority after passing.

This product focuses on step 3: exam preparation, including the reference-navigation skills that open-book exams demand and the study structure that helps you stay consistent.

State Requirements

Ohio has both state-level contractor licensing (for certain trades through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board) and local licensing requirements in many cities and jurisdictions. Because this product is centered on the ICC 767 exam used by participating jurisdictions, your best move is to confirm which authority you’re applying under and what that authority requires.

Example of local requirements (City of Columbus):

• The City of Columbus provides a Home Improvement Contractor licensing pathway and references exam passage requirements for its program.
• For a City of Columbus home improvement general contractor license, the city states applicants must have a minimum of three full years of hands-on installation experience in the 1-, 2-, and 3-family dwelling improvement field.
• The city also states that applicants must provide a copy of passing test results for the 767 Ohio Home Improvement Contractor exam with a score of 70% or higher.
• The city notes that passing exams are valid for one year from the date a passing score is achieved, and it also states that after one year a passing score becomes invalid unless an application for licensure has been made.

Why this matters for your timeline: If your jurisdiction uses a similar “valid for one year” rule, you’ll want to plan your application steps so your passing score stays usable. This rental package supports a focused preparation period with 6 months of course access so you can keep momentum and avoid unnecessary delays.

Reference Books

This rental package centers on the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 and includes highlighted and tabbed books to support faster navigation practice. Exam programs, however, may specify particular reference editions. The ICC bulletin outline for the 767 exam lists specific references for certain content areas. Always confirm the currently approved references for your jurisdiction and exam title before test day.

• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
  This is the primary book included with this package. It’s used to build modern residential code understanding and, just as importantly, to train open-book navigation skills: using the index, locating chapters quickly, interpreting exceptions, and finding the controlling requirement without getting stuck. In study sessions, you’ll practice how framing, foundations, roofing, decks/guards, and life-safety rules are organized so you can move efficiently on timed questions.
• 2012 International Residential Code
  The ICC bulletin outline for the 767 exam lists the 2012 IRC as a reference for at least the Footings/Foundations content area. When you study, pay attention to how code requirements are arranged and how to locate the correct section quickly. If your exam program uses an older edition, your navigation habits (index use, section scanning, exception spotting) are still the skills that carry over.
• 2013 Residential Code of Ohio
  The ICC bulletin outline for the 767 exam lists the 2013 Residential Code of Ohio as a reference for the Administration content area. Administrative provisions can include scope language, definitions, and requirements that impact how rules are applied. In your prep, make sure you can locate administrative content efficiently—these questions are often quick points if you know where to look.

Note about highlighted and tabbed references: Highlighting and tabs are designed to support learning speed and consistency during study. They do not replace understanding. The best use is to combine tabs with repeated drills so you can find a topic quickly and then confirm the exact wording before choosing an answer.

Test Information and Study Materials

This package combines two things you need for open-book success: time-efficient references and structured course guidance. Below are practical study methods that match the test format and the content outline.

Build a “question-to-code” workflow

Most candidates lose time not because they don’t know the work, but because they don’t have a repeatable way to solve a code-based multiple-choice question. Use this workflow during practice:

1. Identify the topic (framing, foundation, egress, decks/guards, roofing, fire, masonry/fireplaces, administration).
2. Decide what the question is asking for (a requirement, an exception, a definition, or a condition-based application).
3. Find the controlling section using the index or your chapter map.
4. Confirm the exact language in the code (don’t rely on memory if the book can settle it quickly).
5. Eliminate wrong answers that aren’t supported by the reference.
6. Select and move on (save long lookups for later if you’re stuck).

Study by exam weighting, not by comfort

Because framing is weighted heavily, it should be the backbone of your plan. A practical approach is to divide study time roughly according to the exam outline:

• Framing focus sessions: repeated practice locating and applying framing-related provisions and common residential scenarios
• Foundation sessions: efficient lookups related to footing and foundation concepts and where those rules live
• Egress sessions: life-safety focused practice, especially where the code specifies conditions and measurements
• Decks/guards sessions: quick drills, because these questions often hinge on a single requirement and are ideal for speed practice
• Administration sessions: short, high-value review that helps you pick up points efficiently

Use timed practice to prepare for a 2.5-hour test

Since the exam is 60 questions in 2.5 hours, you need to build comfort with pace. A simple training method is to run short timed sets:

• 15-question drills with a firm time cap
• Review right after while the lookups are fresh
• Track repeat misses so you know which topics to drill again

Open-book tests reward candidates who can stay calm, confirm answers efficiently, and keep moving. Your highlighted and tabbed references are most valuable when you practice with them the same way you’ll use them on test day.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports your goal by giving you a realistic, organized way to prepare for a timed, open-book contractor/trades exam—without relying on guesswork or last-minute cramming. This rental package is built around the idea that strong preparation is a combination of knowledge and process.

• Organized study guidance: You get a structured approach that helps you focus on high-weight topics first—especially framing—so your study time aligns with the exam outline.
• Trade-focused review: The course keeps the preparation practical and job-relevant, reinforcing how residential code concepts show up in common remodeling and home improvement work.
• Practice-oriented preparation: Instead of encouraging memorization alone, the course emphasizes how to answer questions by locating and confirming the controlling rule in the reference—exactly what open-book testing requires.
• Reference navigation support: With highlighted and tabbed books, you can develop faster lookups and more consistent “question-to-code” habits, helping you use your time more effectively during timed practice.
• Confidence-building structure: Six months of access allows you to pace your study, revisit weak areas, and build consistent performance through repetition and review.

We don’t promise guaranteed outcomes. What this package provides is a practical preparation structure—study organization, reference-navigation habits, and exam-aligned practice—that can help you prepare more efficiently and feel more confident walking into the exam.

FAQ Section

What is included in the $640 total package?

The total is $640, which includes a $540 package price plus a $100 refundable deposit. The package includes 6 months of course access and highlighted and tabbed books for study and reference navigation practice.

Is the $100 deposit refundable?

Yes. The deposit is refundable according to the rental return terms. (Your deposit is the separate $100 portion included in the $640 total.)

How long do I have access to the course?

Your course access is for 6 months, giving you time to study consistently, review weak areas, and practice open-book navigation skills without rushing.

Is the ICC 767 Ohio Home Improvement Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The ICC bulletin outline for the 767 exam indicates it is an open-book exam.

How many questions are on the exam, and how much time do I get?

The bulletin outline lists 60 multiple-choice questions with a 2.5-hour time limit.

Do highlighted and tabbed books guarantee I’ll find every answer quickly?

No. Tabs and highlighting can make navigation easier, but you still need practice using the index, scanning sections accurately, and confirming exceptions and conditions. This is why timed drills and repeated lookups are a key part of effective open-book prep.

Does this package tell me exactly which book edition my jurisdiction will require on exam day?

Your jurisdiction (and the current exam bulletin) controls which reference editions are approved for the exam. This package includes IRC 2021 and supports strong reference-navigation skills, but you should confirm the currently approved references for your specific exam program before test day.

What score do I need to pass for Columbus licensing?

The City of Columbus states that applicants for its home improvement general contractor license must provide proof of passing the 767 exam with a score of 70% or higher, and it also notes that passing scores are valid for one year from the date achieved unless an application for licensure has been made.