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Pursuing a career in the Construction field? Study at home for your Evansville Construction license exam with our fully online, user-friendly, and self-paced course.

  • Evansville, Indiana Limited/Unlimited Roofing Contractor

    $164.99

    Applicants must present 3 letters of recommendation and a Notarized Criminal Record History form. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.

     

    Evansville, Indiana Limited/Unlimited Roofing Contractor Examination Materials:

    Unlimited:

    • 2018 International Residential Code
    • 2018 International Building Code
    • 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, January 2023 Edition

    Limited:

    • 2018 International Building Code
    • 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, January 2023 Edition
    • Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised

    Evansville, Indiana Limited/Unlimited Roofing Contractor Examination Material Tabs:

    • 2018 International Residential Tabs
    • 2018 International Building Code Tabs
    • OSHA Part 1926 Tabs
    •  Roofing Construction and Estimating Revised Tabs – 2022 Ed
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Requirements To Complete

About This License

“Unlimited Roofing Contractor” means a person engaged in, or carrying out the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of contracting to construct, install, repair, patch, replace or perform any work on residential steep roofs or roofing, including but not limited to EPDM, hot mop, modified, preformed or standing seam metal roof coverings, curbs, flashings and architectural sheet metal.

“Limited Roofing Contractor” means a person engaged in, or carrying out the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of contracting to construct, install, repair, patch, replace or perform any work on residential steep roofs or roofing including composition shingles, shakes, slate, roll roofing, preformed metal roof panels, preformed gutters, and flashings on one- or two-family dwellings, residentially zoned buildings and agricultural outbuildings.

Requirements to Obtaining Your License

  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Notarized Criminal Record History form

Applying For Your License

Application fee is $360 for Unlimited and $210 for Limited. Apply through the The city of Evansville’s Building Commission.

Exam Details

  • Contact Ivy Tech at (812) 429-1418 to schedule and pay required fee for the test
  • 50 questions
  • 2 hours
  • 70% required to pass
  • Topics include substrate, steep, repairs, electrometric, built-up bituminous, and estimating

Books and References for the Exam

These books are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

The following references are allowed in the testing center:

  • 2003 International Residential Code or newer
  • 2000 International Building Code or newer
  • OSHA 1926

The following reference is NOT allowed in the testing center:

  • Roofing Construction Estimating

Exam Review Education

The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. The program is narrated.

Continuing Education

None at this time.

Reciprocity Agreement

None at this time.

How It Works

1

Obtain pre-approval from the state (if applicable).

2

Purchase Exam Prep materials.

3

Schedule and pass your state exams.

4

Submit to the state your application, licensing fee, and proof of insurance.