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North Carolina Concrete (S)
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North Carolina Fuel Piping Contractor
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North Carolina Heating Group 1 Contractor
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North Carolina Heating Group 2 Contractor
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North Carolina Heating Group 3 Contractor
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North Carolina Plumbing Contractor
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Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition
$236.99View ProductThe Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition is the HVACR standard for a new generation of learners. It correlates to HVAC Excellence and PAHRA accreditation requirements to ensure complete coverage that prepares students for career success.
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Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised
$69.99View ProductThe Revised Edition of Roofing Construction & Estimating is a comprehensive, hands-on guide tailored for roofing professionals and contractors. This edition offers detailed instructions on estimating, installing, and maintaining various roofing systems for both residential and commercial buildings.
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North Carolina – NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 10th Edition Spiral-bound
$129.99View ProductNorth Carolina, Business and Project Management for Contractors, General Contractors edition is designed to provide an overview of business management subjects for general contractor examination candidates applying for a license from the North Carolina Licensing Board.
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ACCA Ductulator – Duct Calculation Slide Rule
$65.99View ProductOne of our most popular catalog items! This durable two-sided plastic sizing wheel comes with a complete instruction manual for residential and commercial duct-sizing procedures. Designed by Hank Rutkowski.
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Manual J Residential Load Calculation (8th Edition Version 2.50)
$174.99View ProductManual J 8th Edition Version 2.50 is the national ANSI-recognized standard for producing HVAC equipment sizing loads for single-family detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condominiums, town houses, and manufactured homes. A proper load calculation, performed in accordance with the Manual J 8th Edition procedure, is required by national building codes and most state and local jurisdictions.
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ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Paperback
$76.99View ProductThe ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities is a comprehensive guide developed by the International Code Council (ICC) to ensure that buildings and facilities are accessible and usable by individuals with physical disabilities. This standard is widely adopted by government agencies and organizations to update local building codes, aligning with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2018 – Loose Leaf
$48.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2018 outline the administrative procedures and policies that support the enforcement of building codes in North Carolina. It provides clarity on the roles and responsibilities of code enforcement officials, establishes procedures for code adoption and amendment, and ensures consistency in the application of building standards across the state.
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Manual D – Residential Duct Systems [ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D – 2016]
$98.99View ProductManual D is the nationally recognized standard for designing residential duct systems, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). The 2016 edition, aligned with ANSI standards, outlines the procedures necessary to design efficient, quiet, and code-compliant air distribution systems in single-family homes and townhouses.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$185.99View ProductThe 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code (NCRC 2018) is a comprehensive set of regulations governing the construction, alteration, and maintenance of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories in height. It is based on the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with state-specific amendments to address local conditions and requirements.
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2023 National Electrical Code – NFPA 70
$208.99View Product- The code you—and the world—depend on to keep pace with ever-evolving electrical hazards and challenges.
NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), is the authoritative document addressing electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The NEC is revised every three years to stay in sync with industry practices, emerging trends, and the development and introduction of technologies to provide comprehensive rules for designers, installers, inspectors, engineers, electricians, and anyone else who works in the electrical industry. The code is organized for ease of use.
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NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) – 2020 Edition
$208.99View ProductThe code you—and the world—depend on to keep pace with ever-evolving electrical hazards and challenges.
NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), is the authoritative document addressing electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The NEC is revised every three years to stay in sync with industry practices, emerging trends, and the development and introduction of technologies to provide comprehensive rules for designers, installers, inspectors, engineers, electricians, and anyone else who works in the electrical industry. The code is organized for ease of use.
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Manual N – Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition
$142.99View ProductThe Manual N – Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition, from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), details the correct HVAC load calculation procedure for small and midsize commercial buildings. This new edition addresses advances in the commercial construction industry, such as new materials, methods of assembly, and operational requirements. It provides instruction to help contractors and designers satisfy new (and often conflicting) energy, ventilation, and comfort requirements. Manual N is divided into four sections providing both a quick procedure, and a more comprehensive procedure, based on the requirements of your application.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$120.99View ProductThe 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code (NCFGC 2018) is a state-specific adaptation of the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), designed to regulate the safe installation, maintenance, and inspection of fuel gas systems in buildings throughout North Carolina. Effective from January 1, 2019, this code ensures that fuel gas systems—such as those for natural gas, propane, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)—are installed and maintained in a manner that protects public health, safety, and welfare.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Mechanical Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$120.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Mechanical Code 2018 is a fully integrated code based on the 2015 International Mechanical Code. This resource provides comprehensive access to all code provisions and is essential for professionals involved in building design and construction. -

North Carolina Plumbing, Class 1 Contractor Permanent Tabs
$69.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Plumbing Code 2018- Loose Leaf
$120.99View ProductThe 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Plumbing Code (NCPC 2018) is a state-specific adaptation of the 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC), tailored to meet North Carolina’s unique building practices, climate conditions, and regulatory requirements. Effective from January 1, 2019, this code governs the design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings across the state.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$185.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018 is a comprehensive set of regulations governing the design and construction of buildings in North Carolina. Adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council and based on the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), it incorporates state-specific amendments to address local conditions and requirements.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Energy Conservation Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$68.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Energy Conservation Code 2018 code book resource provides comprehensive access to all code provisions and is essential for professionals involved in building design and construction with state-specific amendments.
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North Carolina OSHA
$69.99View ProductNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) for the Construction Industry provides all of the safety codes for the state of North Carolina. Compliance in the construction industry is made easier with this comprehensive 29 CFR 1926 book.
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Manual Q Commercial Low Pressure Low Velocity Duct System Design 1st Edition ACCA
$91.99View ProductManual Q is your one-stop reference book on the low-pressure, low-velocity systems used in small and mid-size commercial buildings. Manual Q gives you time-saving “quick” fitting loss tables and a complete set of fitting loss tables compiled from the ASHRAE and SMACNA handbooks. This manual is an essential resource for HVAC professionals involved in the design and implementation of duct systems in small to mid-sized commercial buildings, ensuring systems are properly sized, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.
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North Carolina Residential Builder License Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$1,354.88View ProductThe North Carolina Residential Builder License Exam Review complete package includes all the resources allowed to be taken into the exam, along with corresponding tabs and 365 days access to our online exam review course. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina Plumbing, Class 1 Contractor License – Books Only Package
$729.93View ProductAs of this time we do not offer any courses for this exam. We do offer all the required books for this exam here in one complete package. Individual books can be found in our bookstore. Please be sure to check back in the future for possible course material, as we are always adding to our course catalog.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: All examinations pertaining to licenses will use the 2018 Editions of the Codes through at least March 31, 2026, and until such date that the 2024 codes are made effective. The NC Governor’s signature of the Disaster Recovery act has now delayed the effective date of the new codes for at least one year, meaning that the 2024 codes will not become effective until some time after April 1, 2026.
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North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 1, Contractor License – Tab pack
$109.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 1, Contractor License – Books Only Package
$1,650.86View ProductNorth Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 1, Contractor License requires pre-approval prior to sitting for the state exam. As of this time we do not offer any courses for this exam. We do offer all the required books for this exam here in one complete package. Individual books can be found in our bookstore. Please be sure to check back in the future for possible course material, as we are always adding to our course catalog.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina Contractors Guide to Business and Project Management for Plumbing, Heating, and Sprinklers, 7th Edition
$142.99View ProductThis edition is published by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) and is tailored specifically for contractors in North Carolina working in plumbing, heating, and sprinkler systems. It’s often used as a reference for licensing exams and ongoing professional development. If you’re preparing for licensure or looking to sharpen your business acumen in these trades, this guide is a trusted resource.
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North Carolina Business and Project Management Tabs
$14.99View ProductThese preprinted tabs companion the Contractor’s Guide to Business Law and Project Management for North Carolina.
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NFPA 72®: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2013 Edition
$208.99View ProductGet insights on the latest requirements for the design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and emergency communications systems. The NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code is the standard that provides requirements that reflect the needs and concerns of code users in the field today. Consult the most advanced and comprehensive requirements ever developed for the application, installation, location, performance, and inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm and emergency communications systems, including mass notification systems (MNS), used to protect life and property.
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North Carolina Residential Contractor Tab Pack
$42.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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Manual CS – Commercial Application, Systems, and Equipment
$89.99View ProductManual CS covers the fundamentals of system design and equipment selection for office buildings, apartments, schools, restaurants, arenas, gyms, malls, arcades, motels, theaters and other small and mid-size commercial structures. It discusses the considerations—comfort, air quality, and operating costs—that go into a preliminary design. Examples of the procedures and calculations turn concepts into final design.
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North Carolina Building Contractor Tab Pack
$84.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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North Carolina Laws & Rules January 2026
$39.99View ProductThis is the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors Laws & Rules book
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North Carolina Business Law Electrical 14th Ed
$129.99View ProductNorth Carolina, Business and Project Management for Electrical Contractors, is designed to provide an overview of business management subjects for general contractor examination candidates applying for a license from the Georgia Licensing Board.
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North Carolina Business and Law Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$364.97View ProductThe North Carolina Business and Law Exam Complete Package Includes the following:
- North Carolina Business and Law Exam Practice Test
- North Carolina General, Contractors Guide to Business, Law
- North Carolina Business and Project Management Tabs
The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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North Carolina Building Contractor License Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$2,482.80View ProductA “General Contractor” license is required in North Carolina when the project exceeds $30,000. Applicants must submit a completed application to get pre-approval from the State Licensing Board to take the exam. 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. @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. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina Heating Group 2 License – Tab pack
$89.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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North Carolina Electrical (Limited, Intermediate, and Unlimited) Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$739.96View ProductThe North Carolina Electrical Exam Prep (Limited, Intermediate, and Unlimited) – Complete Package, will include 365 day access to detailed Highlighting Guides and comprehensive Quizzes that will take you through the references utilized during the State Exam, assisting you in passing the exam on the first try. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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North Carolina Heating Group 2 License – Books Only Package
$1,260.88View ProductNorth Carolina Heating Group 2, Contractor License requires pre-approval prior to sitting for the state exam. As of this time we do not offer any courses for this exam. We do offer all the required books for this exam here in one complete package. Individual books can be found in our bookstore. Please be sure to check back in the future for possible course material, as we are always adding to our course catalog.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina Electrical Contractor Tab Pack
$24.99View ProductNorth Carolina Electrical Contractor Tab Pack:
- The National Electrical Code, 2020 edition
- National Fire Alarm Code, 2019 edition
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North Carolina Fuel Piping License Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$1,016.92View ProductThe North Carolina Fuel Piping License Online Exam Prep Complete Package includes the following:
- Contractor’s Guide to Business Law and Project Management, North Carolina General
- Fuel Gas Code
- Mechanical Code
- Residential Code
- North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018
- North Carolina Laws & Rules January 2026
- North Carolina Fuel Piping Tab Pack
- North Carolina Fuel Piping License Online Exam Prep Course Only
The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina Contractors Guide to Business and Project Management for Plumbing, Heating, and Sprinklers, 7th Edition Tabs
$14.99View ProductPreprinted tabs for the North Carolina Contractors Guide to Business and Project Management for Plumbing, Heating, and Sprinklers, 7th Edition.
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North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 11, Contractor License – Tab pack
$79.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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North Carolina Fuel Piping License – Tab pack
$59.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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North Carolina Heating Group1, Class 1, Contractor License – Books Only Package
$1,493.86View ProductNorth Carolina Heating Group 1, Class 1, Contractor License requires pre-approval prior to sitting for the state exam. As of this time we do not offer any courses for this exam. We do offer all the required books for this exam here in one complete package. Individual books can be found in our bookstore. Please be sure to check back in the future for possible course material, as we are always adding to our course catalog.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 11, Contractor License – Books Only Package
$1,074.91View ProductNorth Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 11, Contractor License requires pre-approval prior to sitting for the state exam. As of this time we do not offer any courses for this exam. We do offer all the required books for this exam here in one complete package. Individual books can be found in our bookstore. Please be sure to check back in the future for possible course material, as we are always adding to our course catalog.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina Heating Group 1, Class 1 License – Tab pack
$99.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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North Carolina Fuel and Gas Code Permanent Tabs
$14.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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2018 North Carolina Building Code Tabs
$34.99View ProductPre-Printed Permanent Tabs – During your exam, time is of the essence. By having your pages tabbed, you can greatly increase your speed in referencing key exam topics.
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North Carolina Administration Code Permanent Tabs
$14.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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NASCLA General Building – Complete Book Only Package
Original price was: $2,985.76.$2,867.79Current price is: $2,867.79.View ProductPurchase all your required books and tabs for the NASCLA exam in one bundle.
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North Carolina Masonry Complete Tab Pack
$74.99View ProductThe North Carolina Masonry Complete Tab Pack includes permanent tabs for the following books allowed in the exam:
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North Carolina Masonry Contractor License Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$1,151.92View ProductThis course is designed to prepare you for the North Carolina Masonry Contractor Exam. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that are recommended to study while preparing for the examination 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 combines narration, animation, practice tests, and outlines to give you the most complete exam review experience online. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
IMPORTANT UPDATE: All examinations pertaining to licenses will use the 2018 Editions of the Codes through at least March 31, 2026, and until such date that the 2024 codes are made effective. The NC Governor’s signature of the Disaster Recovery act has now delayed the effective date of the new codes for at least one year, meaning that the 2024 codes will not become effective until some time after April 1, 2026.
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North Carolina Concrete (S) Contractor Complete Tab Pack
$49.99View ProductThe North Carolina Concrete (S) Contractor Exam is open book.
The complete tab package includes permeant tabs for the following books which are allowed to be taken into the exam:
- North Carolina OSHA
- North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code, 2018
- North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018
- ACI 318-14
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North Carolina Plumbing, Class 11 Contractor Permanent Tabs
$39.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
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North Carolina Plumbing, Class II Contractor Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$754.94View ProductThe North Carolina Plumbing, Class II Contractor Online Exam Prep Complete Package includes the following:
- North Carolina Administration Code and Policies
- North Carolina Residential Code
- North Carolina Laws & Rules January 2026
- North Carolina Business & Project Management for Contractors
- North Carolina Plumbing Class 11 Tab Pack
- North Carolina Plumbing, Class II Contractor Online Exam Prep Course Only
The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: All examinations pertaining to licenses will use the 2018 Editions of the Codes through at least March 31, 2026, and until such date that the 2024 codes are made effective. The NC Governor’s signature of the Disaster Recovery act has now delayed the effective date of the new codes for at least one year, meaning that the 2024 codes will not become effective until some time after April 1, 2026.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Energy Conservation Code 2018 Tabs
$14.99View ProductPreprinted tabs for the following book:
North Carolina State Building Code: Energy Conservation Code 2018
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North Carolina Plumbing Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf
$141.99View ProductThe 2024 North Carolina State Building Code: Plumbing Code (NCPC 2024) is a state-specific adaptation of the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), tailored to meet North Carolina’s unique building practices, climate conditions, and regulatory requirements. Effective from January 1, 2024, this code governs the design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings across the state.
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