{"product_id":"sedgwick-national-standard-residential-building-contractor-c-icc-f13-n-highlighted-tabbed-book-package","title":"Sedgwick County Kansas National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) (ICC - F13-N) Highlighted \u0026 Tabbed Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eSedgwick County Kansas National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) (ICC - F13-N) Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re preparing for the Sedgwick County, Kansas National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) exam (ICC F13-N), the fastest way to raise your score is to get comfortable working inside the code book the exam is based on—quickly, calmly, and under time pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package is built for that reality. Instead of starting with a plain code book and spending your first weeks figuring out what to mark, where to tab, and how to find key requirements when the clock is running, you begin with an exam-ready reference set up for navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour included reference is the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Residential Code (IRC), 2015 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e. That matters because contractor exams don’t reward “mostly right.” They reward the candidate who can locate the correct section, confirm the exact detail, and choose the best answer based on code language—especially when exceptions, notes, and tables change what applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlighting and tabs help you do that more efficiently. Tabs get you to the correct chapter area fast. Highlighting helps your eyes land on the controlling language once you’re there. Together, they reduce the time you spend searching and increase the time you spend answering—exactly what open-book code exams demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential contractors\u003c\/strong\u003e pursuing the National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) credential used by jurisdictions and licensing departments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperienced builders\u003c\/strong\u003e who know the trade but want stronger code-navigation speed for an exam environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudents who want an exam-ready IRC\u003c\/strong\u003e without the trial-and-error of setting up a book from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest takers who learn best by doing\u003c\/strong\u003e—practicing real lookups instead of trying to memorize large portions of the code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Residential Code (IRC), 2015 Edition (Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA prepared code reference designed for faster navigation during study and exam-style practice. Permanent tabs support quick access to key chapter areas, and highlighting helps you confirm the controlling language efficiently when you’re working under time pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC F13-N National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) exam is a contractor\/trades exam that measures your ability to apply residential code requirements in jobsite-style scenarios. You’re not just answering “what do you think?” questions—you’re expected to interpret the code and choose the best answer based on the requirements in your approved reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon exam expectations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple-choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopic coverage is commonly presented in the same practical categories residential contractors deal with on real projects, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermits and general regulations\u003c\/strong\u003e (foundational code concepts and how requirements are organized and triggered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding planning and life safety\u003c\/strong\u003e (scenario-driven safety questions that require careful reading and accurate code confirmation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural systems\u003c\/strong\u003e (foundations, framing, floors, walls, stairs, roofs, and the details that separate correct from “almost correct”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e (exterior elements and roofing-related requirements that require attention to conditions and exceptions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strongest preparation is not passive reading. It’s active, repeatable practice using the same workflow you’ll use on test day: identify the topic, get to the right chapter, find the controlling section, confirm notes\/exceptions, and answer with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC F13-N National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e exam, and that changes how you should prepare. Open book does not mean you have time to “search everything.” It means your references are available, and your success depends on how efficiently you can use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart open-book strategy is built around these habits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart in the right place fast\u003c\/strong\u003e by using tabs and chapter familiarity instead of depending on the index for every question.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead for triggers\u003c\/strong\u003e (the condition that tells you whether a requirement applies).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScan for exceptions and notes\u003c\/strong\u003e before committing to an answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse tables carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e—including footnotes and referenced sections that modify the table value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis highlighted \u0026amp; tabbed IRC helps you build those habits sooner because it reduces the friction of navigation. You’ll spend less time flipping pages and more time practicing the skill that matters most: proving answers with code language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContractor licensing in Kansas is commonly handled at the local level. 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