The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Nevada Roofing Contractor (C-15A) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Nevada Roofing Contractor (C-15A) examination, contractor licensing process, and business setup with The 1 Package. This all-inclusive solution combines roofing exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, Contractor Compliance Guidance, and Nevada Business and Law preparation in one organized package.

The Nevada C-15A Roofing classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The classification covers the installation, application, alteration, and repair of watertight and weatherproof materials used on roofs. Roofing work within the classification can involve asphalt, pitch, tar, felt, shakes, shingles, aluminum, tile, slate, urethane, and other qualifying roofing materials. The C-15A subclassification is focused on roofing and does not include the siding work available under the broader C-15 Roofing and Siding classification.

Preparing for the C-15A examination requires knowledge of several roofing systems and construction disciplines. Candidates should be ready to study steep-slope roofing, membrane roof systems, metal panel and spray polyurethane foam systems, roofing substrates, roof repairs, elastomeric roofing, built-up bituminous roofing, sheet metal and flashing, rooftop photovoltaic considerations, estimating, carpentry-related roof construction, safety, and building-code requirements.

The approved exam-room reference included with this package is the International Building Code, 2018. Candidates should become comfortable navigating roofing-related code provisions because the Nevada C-15A examination is an open-book test with specific approved reference material.

The additional study books included with this package are the NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025; NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024; NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); Roofing Construction and Estimating by Daniel Atcheson, 1995; NRCA Guidelines for Roof Systems with Rooftop Photovoltaic Components, 2018; and Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016. These references support technical preparation but are not allowed into the C-15A trade examination.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included to support preparation for the Nevada Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law requirements associated with contractor licensing.

All included books are highlighted and tabbed. This organized format supports focused study, faster review of important topics, and repeated reference navigation throughout preparation.

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Exam Details

The Nevada C-15A Roofing Contractor trade examination is administered through PSI for qualifying candidates pursuing the classification through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada C-15A Roofing Contractor
• Number of Questions: 50
• Time Allowed: 2 hours
• Minimum Passing Score: 38 correct answers
• Testing Provider: PSI

The C-15A examination covers major roofing knowledge areas, including safety, roofing substrates, steep roofing, repairs, elastomeric roofing, built-up bituminous roofing, sheet metal and flashing, and photovoltaic-related roofing considerations.

Steep Roofing represents the largest individual area of the examination. Candidates should spend significant preparation time on asphalt shingles, clay and concrete tile, wood shakes and shingles, slate, roof decks, underlayments, fastening, flashing, valleys, ridges, penetrations, drainage, and installation practices associated with steep-slope systems.

Roofing Substrates is another important area. Candidates should understand roof decks, substrate conditions, preparation, compatibility, fastening surfaces, deterioration, and how the existing roof structure can affect the performance of a roofing system.

Built-up Bituminous Roofing and Elastomeric Roofing require knowledge of low-slope roofing systems, membranes, insulation, flashing, attachment, surfacing, repairs, and installation practices. The NRCA roofing manuals are valuable study resources for these subjects.

Roofing Repairs requires candidates to recognize common roofing problems and appropriate repair approaches. Preparation should include leaks, damaged materials, deteriorated flashing, substrate problems, drainage concerns, membrane damage, and other conditions that affect roof performance.

Sheet Metal and Flashing may represent a smaller portion of the examination, but flashing is fundamental to watertight roof construction. Candidates should understand the role of flashings at walls, penetrations, valleys, edges, roof transitions, and other vulnerable locations.

Safety should receive serious attention because roofing work involves significant fall, ladder, scaffold, material-handling, and equipment hazards. OSHA is a study reference for this preparation but is not allowed into the trade examination.

Open Book Test

The Nevada C-15A Roofing Contractor examination is an open-book test. The approved exam-room reference included with this package is:

• International Building Code, 2018

Candidates should become familiar with roofing-related provisions in the International Building Code before examination day. Effective open-book preparation includes learning how the code is organized and practicing targeted searches for requirements involving roof coverings, roof assemblies, materials, structural considerations, weather protection, and related building requirements.

An open-book test should not be approached as an opportunity to research every question from the beginning. Candidates have limited time, so roofing knowledge and code-navigation skill should work together. Familiar trade questions can be answered directly, while the IBC can be used when a precise code requirement needs to be located or confirmed.

The following included study references are not allowed into the C-15A trade examination:

• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
• NRCA Guidelines for Roof Systems with Rooftop Photovoltaic Components, 2018
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016

These study-only references are important because they build the technical knowledge candidates need to recall during testing. The NRCA manuals support understanding of roof-system design, materials, installation methods, details, repairs, and industry practices. OSHA reinforces construction safety, while Roofing Construction and Estimating supports estimating and practical roofing knowledge.

Carpentry and Building Construction supports preparation involving roof framing, decking, structural wood components, sheathing, and other construction principles that affect roofing work. The photovoltaic roofing guidelines support preparation involving roof systems that interact with rooftop photovoltaic equipment.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the C-15A Roofing Contractor classification. Passing the trade examination is one part of the overall Nevada contractor licensing process.

1. Confirm the C-15A classification. Determine that Roofing Contractor matches the scope of work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the individual who will establish the applicable roofing experience and trade qualification.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare records demonstrating relevant roofing work within the requested classification.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor license application. Organize the required business, qualifier, experience, financial, and supporting information.
5. Submit the application. The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews the application and verifies experience before examination eligibility is issued.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the fingerprint and background procedures required during Nevada contractor licensing.
7. Address financial responsibility. Provide applicable financial information required as part of the licensing process.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Eligible applicants can proceed with the applicable examinations after authorization.
9. Schedule the C-15A examination through PSI. Arrange the Roofing Contractor trade examination after receiving eligibility.
10. Prepare for the trade examination. Study steep-slope roofing, membranes, substrates, repairs, built-up systems, elastomeric roofing, flashing, safety, photovoltaic roofing considerations, and IBC navigation.
11. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Use the included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for Contractor Management Survey preparation.
12. Complete applicable examinations. Meet trade and management examination requirements unless an approved waiver applies.
13. Complete final licensing requirements. Address applicable financial responsibility, bonding, and remaining Nevada State Contractors Board requirements.
14. Establish the business entity. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included with The 1 Package.
15. Obtain the EIN. EIN Filing with the IRS is included as part of the business setup solution.

State Requirements

The Nevada C-15A Roofing subclassification authorizes qualifying installation, application, alteration, and repair of watertight and weatherproof materials used on roofs. This can include asphalt, pitch, tar, felt, shakes, shingles, aluminum, tile, slate, urethane, and other roofing materials within the authorized classification.

The C-15A subclassification is focused on roofing. Candidates planning to perform additional work should understand the boundaries of the classification and make sure the license held corresponds with the work being contracted.

For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the qualifying individual generally must establish four years of relevant experience within the 15 years immediately preceding the application. Experience should relate to the roofing classification being requested.

Applicants should maintain organized records describing the roofing work performed, responsibilities held, and the period during which the experience was obtained. The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews experience before issuing examination eligibility.

Nevada contractor licensing also includes the Contractor Management Survey Business and Law examination unless an applicable waiver is approved. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included with this package for management examination preparation.

Financial responsibility, background procedures, contractor bonding, and other licensing conditions are separate from the trade exam. Passing the C-15A examination alone does not complete the Nevada contractor licensing process.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed code reference supporting roofing assemblies, roof coverings, weather protection, building requirements, structural considerations, and other code topics relevant to C-15A preparation. This is the approved exam-room reference included with the package.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference covering steep-slope roof systems, including asphalt shingles, tile, slate, wood shakes and shingles, roof decks, underlayments, materials, installation methods, and construction details. This book is not allowed into the C-15A trade examination.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting metal panel roofing and spray polyurethane foam roof-system preparation. This book is not allowed into the C-15A trade examination.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting membrane roof systems, low-slope roofing concepts, materials, details, installation, and repair preparation. This book is not allowed into the C-15A trade examination.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed safety study reference supporting fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, material handling, tools, and other roofing jobsite hazards. This book is not allowed into the C-15A trade examination.
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting roofing construction methods, materials, quantities, estimating, and practical roofing knowledge. This book is not allowed into the C-15A trade examination.
• NRCA Guidelines for Roof Systems with Rooftop Photovoltaic Components, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting roofing considerations associated with rooftop photovoltaic equipment and roof-system performance. This book is not allowed into the C-15A trade examination.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting roof framing, decking, structural wood components, sheathing, carpentry practices, and related construction knowledge. This book is not allowed into the C-15A trade examination.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed reference supporting Nevada Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

All included books are highlighted and tabbed.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive C-15A study plan should devote significant attention to steep-slope roofing while still covering substrates, low-slope systems, repairs, flashing, safety, and photovoltaic-related roofing considerations.

Prioritize steep-slope roofing. Review asphalt shingles, tile, slate, wood shakes and shingles, underlayments, roof decks, fastening, flashing, valleys, ridges, penetrations, and installation details.

Study roofing substrates. Understand roof decks, sheathing, surface preparation, deterioration, structural conditions, and compatibility with roof systems.

Review membrane and low-slope roofing. Study membrane systems, built-up bituminous roofing, elastomeric roofing, insulation, attachment methods, flashings, drainage, and repairs.

Prepare safety for recall. OSHA is not allowed into the trade examination, so candidates should learn roofing safety concepts before test day, especially fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, PPE, and material handling.

Practice IBC navigation. Work with the 2018 International Building Code under timed conditions and practice finding specific roofing requirements efficiently.

Study estimating. Review roofing measurements, materials, quantities, waste considerations, and practical estimating concepts using Roofing Construction and Estimating.

Review rooftop photovoltaic considerations. Understand how photovoltaic components can interact with roof systems, penetrations, flashing, drainage, maintenance, and roof performance.

Use timed practice questions. Candidates have two hours for 50 questions, so study sessions should include timed review and deliberate practice with reference navigation.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada C-15A Roofing Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, roofing trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, Nevada Business and Law preparation, Application Service, and complete business setup support.

The highlighted and tabbed books create an organized roofing study library covering building codes, steep-slope roofing, membrane systems, metal panel roofing, spray polyurethane foam systems, estimating, safety, carpentry, photovoltaic roofing considerations, and Nevada contractor business law.

With 1 year of course access, candidates can revisit challenging topics and direct additional preparation toward weaker areas. A roofer experienced in shingles may need more study in membrane or SPF systems, while another candidate may need additional work with estimating, flashing, safety, or building-code navigation.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates identify subjects that need additional review. Missed questions can reveal whether more study is needed in substrates, steep roofing, repairs, elastomeric systems, built-up roofing, flashing, safety, or photovoltaic topics.

Reference-navigation preparation focuses on the International Building Code because it is the approved exam-room code reference included with the package. Repeated navigation practice helps candidates become more comfortable finding roofing provisions within a timed environment.

The NRCA manuals provide detailed roofing study material across several roof-system types. Roofing Construction and Estimating supports practical estimating review, OSHA strengthens safety preparation, and Carpentry and Building Construction reinforces structural and roof-deck knowledge.

The included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada supports preparation for the Contractor Management Survey, helping candidates address the management side of Nevada contractor licensing alongside technical C-15A preparation.

Application Service is included to assist with organizing the Nevada contractor licensing application while candidates continue studying for the trade and management examinations.

Business Formation is included to establish an LLC or corporation so the customer is legally structured and ready to operate as a roofing contractor in Nevada.

EIN Filing with the IRS is included to obtain the Employer Identification Number used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally.

Contractor Compliance Guidance provides assistance understanding compliance requirements necessary for Nevada contractors so the roofing business is positioned for long-term operation.

By combining highlighted and tabbed books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, Contractor Compliance Guidance, roofing trade preparation, code navigation, and Nevada Business and Law study, The 1 Package provides a comprehensive exam, licensing, and business setup solution for professionals pursuing the Nevada C-15A Roofing Contractor classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package for Nevada C-15A?

The package includes all listed roofing and code books, the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How much does The 1 Package cost?

The package price is $2,960 plus a refundable $750 book deposit, for a total due today of $3,710.

Is the $750 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $750 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit.

Is the Nevada C-15A Roofing exam open book?

Yes. The Nevada C-15A Roofing Contractor examination is an open-book test with specific approved reference material.

Which book is allowed into the C-15A examination?

The approved exam-room reference included with this package is the International Building Code, 2018.

Are the NRCA roofing manuals allowed into the exam?

No. The NRCA roofing manuals listed with this package are study references and are not allowed into the C-15A trade examination.

Is OSHA allowed into the C-15A exam?

No. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 is used for safety preparation and is not allowed into the trade examination.

How many questions are on the Nevada C-15A exam?

The C-15A Roofing Contractor examination contains 50 questions.

How much time is allowed for the exam?

Candidates have two hours to complete the C-15A trade examination.

What score is required to pass?

The minimum passing score is 38 correct answers out of 50 questions.

What work does the Nevada C-15A classification cover?

The classification covers qualifying installation, application, alteration, and repair of watertight and weatherproof roofing materials within the scope established for the Nevada C-15A Roofing subclassification.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books included with The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed.

Is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada included?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

Does The 1 Package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. The package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does the package include Business Formation and EIN Filing?

Yes. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation and EIN Filing with the IRS are included.

Does the package include Contractor Compliance Guidance?

Yes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to assist customers with understanding requirements associated with operating a Nevada roofing contracting business.

How long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.