{"product_id":"ohio-home-improvement-contractor-icc-767_oh_gc-exam-online-course","title":"Ohio Home Improvement Contractor (ICC - 767_OH_GC) Exam - Online Course","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOhio Home Improvement Contractor (ICC - 767_OH_GC) Exam - Online Course (International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re preparing for the Ohio Home Improvement Contractor exam (ICC exam ID 767), this online course is built to help you study with structure, code-focused reading strategies, and practice-oriented review. Many candidates know the trade, but the exam still requires you to interpret code language accurately, find rules quickly, and apply them to real job scenarios like framing, footings, roofing, decks, egress, and fire safety. That’s where an organized course can make the difference between “I’ve done this work before” and “I can prove it on a timed, multiple-choice test.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course uses the \u003cem\u003eInternational Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e as a modern learning framework so you can build strong navigation habits, understand how residential code topics connect, and practice looking up answers the way experienced inspectors and contractors do in the field. At the same time, you should always confirm the \u003cstrong\u003ecurrently approved references\u003c\/strong\u003e for your specific testing program and jurisdiction. (For example, the Ohio\/Columbus Contractor\/Trades examination bulletin lists specific code editions for exam reference.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re aiming to qualify for a local home improvement contractor license, strengthen your residential code knowledge for better project planning, or simply want a guided study plan for exam day, you’ll get a step-by-step approach: what to study first, how to read code chapters efficiently, how to tackle code-calculation questions under time pressure, and how to avoid the most common exam mistakes (like choosing an answer that “sounds right” but is not supported by the reference language).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this course is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome improvement contractors and remodelers preparing for the ICC 767 Ohio Home Improvement Contractor exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential professionals who want stronger code-navigation skills for IRC-based work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandidates who need a repeatable system for open-book testing (indexing, tabbing, and quick lookups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a structured study path instead of scattered notes and random practice questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note on references:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exam’s allowed references, exam outline, and testing rules can change. This course focuses on building durable skills—code navigation, interpretation, and application—so you can adapt even if a jurisdiction updates editions or bulletins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the Ohio\/Columbus Contractor\/Trades Examination Information Bulletin published by the International Code Council (ICC), the \u003cstrong\u003e767 Ohio Home Improvement Contractor\u003c\/strong\u003e exam is outlined as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 767 Ohio Home Improvement Contractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple-choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting method shown in the bulletin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearson VUE computer-based testing (PRONTO listed as not available for this title in the bulletin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulletin also shows the main content areas and approximate weighting for the 767 exam. Your study plan should reflect these weightings so you spend the most time where the exam spends the most questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootings\/Foundations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasonry\/Fireplaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEgress:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdministration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoofing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecks\/Guards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words: if you walk into the exam with only “general remodeling experience,” but without strong framing and foundation code fluency, you’ll be spending most of your time guessing. This course is designed to keep your study time aligned with the exam’s weighting so your effort matches what gets tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ohio\/Columbus Contractor\/Trades bulletin indicates that the \u003cstrong\u003e767 Ohio Home Improvement Contractor exam is open book\u003c\/strong\u003e. Open-book doesn’t mean easy—especially with a 2.5-hour time limit. It means you’re expected to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow \u003cstrong\u003ewhere\u003c\/strong\u003e the rule lives (chapter and section habits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow \u003cstrong\u003ehow\u003c\/strong\u003e the code is organized (scope, definitions, provisions, exceptions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind answers quickly using \u003cstrong\u003eindexes, tables, and cross-references\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid wasting time searching for every question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s why your preparation should include both knowledge review \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e navigation drills. You should practice locating common topics—like deck ledger connections, guard height and opening limitations, egress requirements, foundation details, and roof assemblies—without rereading entire chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicensing and registration requirements can vary by jurisdiction within Ohio. For example, the City of Columbus outlines requirements for its home improvement general contractor license, including experience and exam passage requirements. 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Instead of forcing you to “figure it out as you go,” we organize preparation around the way contractor\/trades exams actually work: timed multiple-choice questions anchored to approved references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganized study guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e You get a structured path that mirrors the exam outline, so you focus first on high-impact areas like framing and foundations before polishing lower-weight topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-focused review:\u003c\/strong\u003e The course keeps the learning practical—tying code provisions to real residential work situations contractors face (repairs, remodels, additions, decks, roofs, and safety concerns).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice-oriented preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e We emphasize how to answer questions using the reference, not just memorizing facts. 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